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Structural engineer blasts engineering profession

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Royal Commission into the Canterbury earthquakes has been told illegal building techniques are being used in the Christchurch rebuild because the engineering profession is in crisis.

SFO starts investigation into Chch earthquake insurance fraud

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Serious Fraud Office has launched it's first investigation into earthquake insurance fraud in Christchurch which could involve tens of millions of dollars.

Christchurch rentals market remains tough

Audio, Radio New Zealand

More than 18 months since the Canterbury earthquakes the rental property shortage continues to worsen, and there are predictions it won't be easing anytime soon.

Port Hills residents debate zoning decisions

Audio, Radio New Zealand

One hundred or so people who live in Christchurch's port hills have faced off with earthquake recovery leaders in a heated debate over zoning decisions.

American social-psychologist Tara Powell on the challenges of building confidence in children who have been traumatised by a natural disaster, such as Hurricane Katrina or the Christchurch earthquake.

Midday News for 7 December 2012

Audio, Radio New Zealand

West Auckland residents begin the cleanup after yesterday's tornado. The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission calls for the seismic grading of all non-residential buildings.

Inquest hears area commander missing in action

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The CTV inquest has been told the most senior fire fighter on duty on the day of the Christchurch earthquake was missing in action.

Man in Forsyth Barr building talks about today's evidence

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has heard the earthquake resilience of stairways in the Forsyth Barr building was compromised when they were installed.

Engineers seek answers about CTV building

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A victim's family and engineers are seeking answers from the Christchurch City Council on why the earthquake-devastated CTV building was allowed to be built.

Christchurch remembers destruction wrought one year ago

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Morning Report comes from Christchurch as the city remembers the devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck a year ago tomorrow.

Inquiry begins into collapse of CTV building

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A woman who was in Christchurch's CTV building when it collapsed during the February's earthquake says it felt like being in a falling lift.

Chapter & Verse

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch poet Jeffrey Paparoa Holman whose new collection Shaken Down 6.3 looks at the impacts and aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes. It's published by Canterbury University Press.

CERA wants insurers to give homeowners clearer time lines

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority wants private insurers to provide homeowners with clear timeframes for when earthquake repairs will be carried out.

Insurance delays in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's lost patience with the private insurance industry over delays in settling quake related claims.

Earthquake Recovery Minister denies central govt takeover

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is denying accusations he's about to engineer a central government takeover of the rebuild of central city Christchurch.

Jazz Fest to kick off in Christchurch tonight

Audio, Radio New Zealand

After a year's earthquake-enforced absence, the New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival is back and opens in Christchurch this evening.

Chapter and Verse - Ruth Todd

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Ruth Todd is a stalwart of the Christchurch Writers and Readers Festival - which returns after a four year hiatus due to the earthquakes.

Christchurch looks to rebuild its tourism potential

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch hotels lost a million guest nights in the year following the February earthquake, but tourism in the city is now picking up again.

Lancaster Park

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Helicopter Flight over Christchurch New Zealand

Re:START mall

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Re:START Mall, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Monday 23 April 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-04-23IMG_2024 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Corner Salisbury Steet, old Children's bookshop site

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Thursday 3 May 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-05-03IMG_2341 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Corner Salisbury Steet, old Children's bookshop site

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Thursday 3 May 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-05-03IMG_2342 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Corner Salisbury Steet, old Children's bookshop site

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Thursday 3 May 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-05-03IMG_2340 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Christchurch Convention Centre, looking to Crowne Plaza

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Wednesday 2 May 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-05-02IMG_2167 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Re:START mall

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Re:START Mall, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Monday 23 April 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-04-23IMG_2026 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.