Christchurch inches towards normality but long haul ahead

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Households in Christchurch are being warned many face a long wait before essential services are restored following last week's earthquake.

Researchers begin to analyse effects of quake

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Some parts of central Christchurch may have been hit by rogue seismic energy during last week's earthquake, amplifying the level of destruction.

Elderly find it difficult to come to terms with quake

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The elderly are finding it difficult to come to terms with the Christchurch earthquake and its aftermath.

Auckland council discourages staff quake fundraising

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The country's largest local body has told its staff not to fundraise at work for victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Financial assistance in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake

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Minister for Social Development and Employment, Paula Bennett discusses Financial assistance in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake.

Fire Service busy in Christchurch

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The Fire Service still has a big job to do in Christchurch following the February 22nd earthquake, but their role is slowly changing.

Efforts to save quake damaged buildings

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A Christchurch MP is working with a group trying to prevent historic buildings damaged in last month's earthquake from being torn down unnecessarily.

Grim picture for the Capital if quake hits

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The Christchurch earthquake is prompting Wellington residents to prepare for the possibility that their city could be struck by a major tremor.

Japanese disaster problem for NZ government deficit

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The Japanese earthquake may have an impact on plans by the government to borrow more to meet the earthquake rebuilding in Christchurch.

Christchurch on track to getting students back to school

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A month on from the Christchurch earthquake, all but a handful schools in the city are back up and running.

Rugby World Cup 100 Days Away.

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Rugby World Cup organisers say they are struggling to resell tickets to some of the Christchurch games moved elsewhere because of the earthquake.

National Christchurch Memorial Service - Archbishop David Moxon

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Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the memorial service in Hagley Park, marking the February 22 earthquake.

New earthquake authority announced

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"Extraordinary powers for extraordinary times."The Government says that's what it's giving to the new Christchurch earthquake authority it's set up to lead the rebuild.

Jetstar cutting services partly due to ChCh quake

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The budget airline Jetstar is cutting back on some of its flights out of Christchurch partly because of the earthquake.

Missing may not be identified after quake

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The police say it may not be possible to identify the remains of 12 victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

The Panel with Irene Gardiner and Simon Pound (part 1)

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The new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority; they're putting the Rugby World Cup on the school curriculum.

Christchurch schools call for leeway on national standards

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Christchurch school principals say they might not be able to implement the government's national standards properly because of the February earthquake.

Akaroa tourism

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Tourist operators in Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula hit hard by the effects of the Christchurch earthquake are making a desperate push to lure back the tourists.

Police release names of two more quake victims

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Police have released the names of two more Christchurch earthquake victims as the confirmed death toll rises to 161.

Earthquake coverage - local helps others

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Christchurch man Tom Brittenden tells Simon Mercep of the scenes of chaos around Cashel Mall with a story of both survival and tragedy.

Finding the CEO of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority

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State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie is helping to recruit the new head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.

Greens oppose quake authority Bill as too far-reaching

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Parliament is debating under urgency the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Bill, but the Greens plan to vote against the first reading.

GNS's quake risk assessment questioned by US expert

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An American quake expert has criticised the risk assessment done following the Canterbury earthquake, and suggested authorities are being too cautious.

Earthquake documentary opens in Christchurch cinemas

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The first full-length film documenting the lives of those affected by the Canterbury earthquakes had its premiere in Christchurch last night.

Insurance cancelled for landmark Chch buildings

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Insurance cover has been cancelled for Christchurch's historic Arts Centre and its Catholic Cathedral which were both badly damaged in the February earthquake.

Report shows quakes slow, not stall, Canterbury economy

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A new report suggests economic activity in Canterbury has not reduced as a result of the September and February earthquakes.

Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families

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The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Head of CERA describes view of Christchurch from the air

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The head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Roger Sutton, flew over the quake-hit city after today's first shake.

Canterbury quakes behind record Government deficit

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The Canterbury earthquakes are behind a big blowout in the Government's deficit which has grown to a record 18-point-4 billion dollars.

EQC fund to be wiped out by Canterbury earthquake claims.

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The Canterbury earthquakes will wipe out all the funds held in reserve to cover claims to the Earthquake Commission.