Iconic Christchurch clocktower restored

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An historic Christchurch clock tower damaged in the earthquakes was unveiled today, after undergoing more than eight hundred thousand dollars of repairs.

Roger Sutton to head the Earthquake Recovery Authority

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Damaged properties, water, sewerage and the demolition of buildings in the city centre are first on the list for the new man in charge of the recovery operation in Canterbury.

Chch East locals want an MP to breathe life into electorate

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Voters in Christchurch East say many are still suffering - three years on from the devastating earthquakes and want a new MP who will breathe life into the electorate.

Chapter & Verse

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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.

Councillor says Wellington quake report highlights problems

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A new report says a major earthquake in Wellington would leave a bill of nearly 40 billion dollars, almost twice as much as that of the Canterbury quakes.

Christchurch remembers the deadly quake six years ago today

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Christchurch remembers six years on from the deadly earthquake.

Bob Parker looks forward to working with Earthquake Authority

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Christchurch mayor, Bob Parker joined Morning Report.

Finish of the earthquake rememberance

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Geoff Robinson relays how the rememberance has been completed in Christchurch.

Jane Bowron

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Columnist on her observations on life in Christchurch after the September and February earthquakes.

Bob Parker on the Christchurch earthquake

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We're joined by the mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker.

Cruise ships coming back to Christchurch in 2019

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The Lyttelton Port Company, owned by Christchurch City Council, will spend $56 million on a new berth for cruise ships, which haven't visited the garden city since the 2011 earthquake.

Lianne Dalziel on Christchurch, 2011, and now

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Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has experienced her fair share of earthquakes as a resident, MP and then Mayor. She joins Checkpoint.

Illegal dumping of earthquake rubble investigated

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At least five companies are being investigated by the Canterbury Regional Council for dumping or burning earthquake demolition rubble illegally.

Felicity Milburn

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Christchurch Art Gallery curator talks about the show she has recently taken to Western Australia about the consequences of the earthquakes on Christchurch artists.

Ellerslie opening

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Organisers of the Ellerslie Flower Show are hoping visitor numbers will be back to pre-earthquake highs, when it opens in Christchurch tomorrow.

A study shows businesses have withstood shaking well

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A study by Canterbury University shows businesses have withstood the 7-point-one-magnitude Canterbury earthquake well.

Christchurch Earthquake - Barry Corbett

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Barry Corbett, a Christchurch City Councillor is at the Christchurch Art Gallery which is being set up as a Civil Defence Centre.

Canterbury Earthquake - Peter Townsend

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Peter Townsend is the Chief Executive of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce. He's at Wellington Airport trying to get back to Christchurch.

Canterbury Earthquake - News Conference

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Finance Minister Bill English, and the Civil Defence Minister John Carter have a news conference at the Beehive theatrette.

Canterbury Earthquake - Jim Palmer

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Jim Palmer says there is significant damage, but it is not as bad as the September 4 earthquake last year.

Canterbury Earthquake - Kelvin Scott

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Kelvin Scott is a blind musician who usually plays in the square. He chose not to go today because it was raining.

Canterbury Earthquake - David Neal

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David Neal is the Red Cross National Operations Manager and is making his way to Christchurch to coordinate efforts with his staff.

More from Standards and Poors on AMI

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Mounting claims from the Christchurch earthquake have forced AMI insurance to go to the Government for a possible bailout.

Christchurch tap water safe to drink again

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The instruction to boil water that's been in place across Christchurch since the 22 February earthquake has been lifted.

Quake Damaged churches

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We are taking a look at some of Christchurch's icon and heritage buildings lost, or at least badly damaged by last Tuesdays earthquake.

Boulder being auctioned for Chch appeal

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A huge boulder, being sold to raise money for the Christchurch earthquake appeal, is becoming an online auction sensation.

Biz confidence tumbles to two year low in wake of quake

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Business confidence has tumbled to a two-year low blamed mainly on the Christchurch earthquake.

Head of NZX to lead quake appeal

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The head of the stock exchange, Mark Weldon, is leading the Government's fundraising efforts for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

Canterbury expects small enrolment loss due to quake

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The University of Canterbury estimates only a few hundred students have moved away because of last month's earthquake.

Message from San Francisco mayor for Christchurch

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The man who was mayor of San Francisco during the 1989 earthquake is in Christchurch at the moment.