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.

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.

Top Stories for Thursday 17 November 2011

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National says campaign on track despite focus on Key; Radio New Zealand political editor discusses campaign; Don Brash says his leadership is solid; Pike River anniversary service 'will be non-political'; Auckland protesters may receive trespass notices today; Martin Johnson quits as England rugby coach; Earthquake documentary opens in Christchurch cinemas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Schools to focus on emotional recovery

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Christchurch principals say schools' recovery from Tuesday's earthquake will focus more on emotional issues than infrastructure.

Police Urge People To Stay Off Central City Roads

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Police have confirmed the death toll from the Christchurch earthquake has reached 145.

Consensus over Christchurch in danger of collapsing.

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The political consensus over the response to the Christchurch earthquake is in danger of collapsing.

Christchurch rescue operation formally moves to recovery phase

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The Rescue operation following Christchurch's earthquake has now officially moved to a recovery operation.

Tony Ryan

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Head of Music at Linwood College in Christchurch on status of school orchestra's European trip that was planned before earthquake.

Aiden Pons

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Christchurch-based 11 year-old piano player talks about the compostition he wrote in response to the Sepetmber 4 earthquake.

Three time capsules opened in Christchurch today

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Three time capsules, recovered after the Christchurch earthquake, have been opened in the city today.

Heart attacks surge again two weeks after quake

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Heart attack rates have surged two weeks after the Canterbury earthquake, as aftershocks continue.

Canterbury mental health worries dominate committee debate

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Worries about the mental health impacts of the Canterbury earthquakes dominated a fiery meeting at Parliament today.