Canterbury Earthquake - Phil Goff

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Labour Party leader Phil Goff is outside the Pyne Gould building - where people are trapped inside.

150 businesses could fold following the earthquake

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It's estimated up to 150 businesses will go bust following the Canterbury earthquake.

Second Christchurch earthquake - Eight years on

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Eight years ago today Christchurch was shaken to its core, as a second major earthquake hit.

Christchurch earthquake - Andrew Howe

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Head of Canterbury's regional civil defense.

Seismologist John Ristau

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An update on recent Christchurch earthquake aftershocks.

Inspector Al Stewart

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A police update on the Christchurch earthquake.

Business leaders happy with plan for Christchurch rebuild

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The creation of a new unit within the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority to oversee the rebuilding of central Christchurch is being welcomed by business leaders.

Best of the Week - 17 September 2010

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Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 17 September. This week........criticism of some media over coverage of the Canterbury earthquake, the French five hour working week exposed, Sir Keith Park's legacy 70 years after the Battle of Britain, Cold - a new book explores this temperature good and bad and fond memories shared of the Monde Marie coffee shop in Wellington.

Signs positive Chch Cathedral will be restored, group says

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The new Cabinet is reportedly considering a rebuild plan for the Christchurch Cathedral, damaged in the 2011 earthquake. Supporters of restoring the cathedral say the signs are promising.

Canterbury Earthquake - Colonel Roger McElwain

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Colonel Roger McElwain has recently been briefed on the military response in Christchurch.

Earthquake Support Subsidy scheme

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Returning now to the emergency finance package for Christchurch businesses, which the Prime Minister announced this afternoon.

Ukuleles help Chirstchurch children deal with quake

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A Christchurch school has bought ukuleles for all its children out of earthquake donations.

The latest from Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority

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The head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority Roger Sutton is with us now.

Christchurch workers compensation

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Workers who lose their income as a result of the earthquake in Canterbury will be eligible for compensation.

Canterbury health officials issue asbestos warning

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Those clearing up earthquake-damaged buildings in Canterbury are being warned to beware of asbestos.

Film Review with Sarah McMullan

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Sarah McMullan reviews 'When A City Falls', a documentary about the Christchurch earthquakes.

Léonie Adams and Michael Higgins

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Organisers of CelloNZ series of Auckland-based Christchurch Earthquake Relief concerts and masterclasses.

Earthquake aftershock in Christchurch

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Jim Mora crosses to reporters in Christchurh to get an update on the 1:00pm aftershock.

Quake inquiry recommends tougher concrete and steel standards

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Canterbury earthquakes is recommending toughening the standards for concrete buildings and structural steel.

Christchurch mental health services struggle with demand

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The number of emergency psychiatric assessments in Christchurch has more than doubled since the earthquakes struck.

Christchurch earthquake class action heads to court

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A class action taken by 40 Canterbury earthquake claimants against Southern Response heads to court tomorrow.

Midday News for 5 August 2011

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Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee says its taking too long to consent new sub divisions in Christchurch. The sharemarket and dollar fall following turmoil on world markets.

EQC chief responds to highly critical report

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A new report says the Earthquake Commission was ill-prepared for a major earthquake and had to use inexperienced staff to respond to the Canterbury earthquakes.

Podcast Critic: Denise Garland

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Today RNZ's Midday supervising producer, Denise Garland, looks at two brand new podcasts. Collapse is a podcast from Stuff, all about the Christchurch earthquakes in the lead up the to 10th anniversary of the devastating quake on February 22nd. She also looks at NZ Wars - Stories of Tainui from RNZ which over the three episodes covers the war of Waikato in the 1860s, the great war for New Zealand, a defining conflict of New Zealand.

Special news bulletin

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An extended news bulletin with the latest news on the Christchurch earthquake.

Shakey night in Canterbury

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It's been another shaky night in earthquake-stricken Canterbury.

Christchurch earthquake - Susan Baldacci

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RNZ producer Susan Baldacci reports from Christchurch.

Christchurch earthquake - John Carter

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The Minister of Civil Defence John Carter.

Minister sticks by plan to close or merge Christchurch schools

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The Minister of Education has stuck with her proposals in February to close or merge earthquake-hit Christchurch schools, with the exception of some New Brighton schools.

Thousands attend Westminister Christchurch memorial

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A memorial service for the 166 victims of the Christchurch earthquake has been held at Westminster Abbey. Attended by the Prince of Wales and the High Commissioner for New Zealander, the ceremony was led by the Dean of Westminster.