Workers rely on help from big businesses

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Big businesses are getting the thumbs up for the way they've looked after their workers after the Christchurch earthquake.

People in Sumner are demanding answers

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People in Sumner with earthquake-damaged homes are demanding answers from the Christchurch City Council about the future of their properties.

Musician Fiona Pears

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Lyttelton-based musician Fiona Pears is putting her life back together after the Christchurch earthquake. She's written a song, called Calm After The Storm.

Canterbury businesses push for cash assistance from Govt

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Businesses struggling after the Canterbury earthquake are vowing to keep up the pressure on the Government for more assistance.

Quake scientists call for more testing of soil before building

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Scientists are calling for more ground testing to be carried out before reconstruction starts in earthquake devastated Christchurch.

Government insurance gap will leave schools out of pocket

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Gaps in the government's insurance cover will leave many schools damaged by the earthquakes in Canterbury out of pocket.

Some families choose to keep quake inquests open

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Several families of Christchurch earthquake victims have chosen to keep their inquests open, despite the main hearing finishing up today.

Cantabrians turn to gambling to combat stress

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The Problem Gambling Foundation says people in Christchurch are turning to gambling to combat stress after the city's major earthquakes.

Story of workers trapped in Forsyth Barr 12 months ago today

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In Christchurch, people have been marking one year on from the deadly 6.3 magnitude earthquake.

Our Own Odysseys: Sendai Volunteer

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Christchurch resident Nigel Rushton recently cycled through Japan and spent a week helping with the clean-up of another earthquake ravaged region.

Godwits welcomed by different Christchurch bells

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The annual arrival of the godwits in Christchurch has been marked, despite the city's cathedral being out of action following February's earthquake.

Last unidentified victims of Chch quake laid to rest

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The last unidentified victims of the Christchurch earthquake have been laid to rest in a ceremony in Christchurch.

Thousands gather in Christchurch

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At least 20 thousand people gathered at the public memorial service in Christchurch to remember the earthquake that occured one year earlier.

Social Development Minister makes earthquake announcments

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The Social Development Minister, Paula Bennett, says there are thousands of unemployed people in Christchurch who could help rebuild the city.

Additional trauma counsellors head to Christchurch

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The Government is flying more than thirty counsellors into Christchurch, to help people feeling the strain of the earthquake's aftermath.

School children return to class in Canterbury

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Thousands of school children in Canterbury went back to school today, for the first time since the earthquake nine days ago.

Treasury expects earthquake rebuilding to lift economic growth.

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The Treasury expects rebuilding after the Canterbury earthquake will help economic growth next year and put upward pressure on inflation.

Fletchers: Canterbury repairs could take years

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Fletcher Construction says it may take years to repair an estimated 50-thousand homes in Canterbury following the September 4th earthquake.

Outdoor recreation areas around Christchurch hit by quake

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While buildings and businesses bore the brunt of the Canterbury earthquake, some popular outdoor recreation places have also been hit.

Business owners hope for answer to quake problems

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Business owners in the earthquake-stricken Christchurch suburb of Sydenham hope some of their many problems will be resolved tomorrow.

Scientists gathering massive amounts of quake data

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As aftershocks from Canterbury's 7-point-one magnitude earthquake continue, scientists are gathering massive amounts of scientific data and personal accounts.

Quake victim's husband blames rescue effort for her death

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A lawyer is claiming five victims of February's Christchurch earthquake died because of inept search and rescue efforts.

Proof-reading mistake causes upset at Christchurch council

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A proof-reading error from the Earthquake Recovery Minister's office has caused ructions at the Christchurch City Council today.

Chief Executive of The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority

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The Government is considering introducing a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes in Christchurch this afternoon.

Our Changing World - Earthquake Data

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Using mini-seismometers which connect to home computers by a USB connection, volunteers in Christchurch are collecting a huge amount of earthquake data.

Has the exodus from Christchurch stopped?

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The worst of the exodus from Christchurch after last year's earthquakes is over, according to a group which studies population trends.

17 jobs lost at Christchurch Art Gallery

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17 jobs have gone at the Christchurch Art Gallery, which is closed for earthquake repairs until at least June next year.

Earthquake Recovery Minister denies lobbying claims

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister and the Insurance Council both deny that insurance companies pressured the Government to relax building guidelines in Canterbury.

Plea for rates relief from Christchurch locals

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Christchurch locals made homeless by the earthquakes have made an emotional plea to the council for 100 percent rates relief.

Insight: Canterbury Mental Health - On Shaky Ground

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Karen Brown reports from Chch, where there seems to be no end in sight for the mental health problems caused by the earthquakes