'White Lights of Hope' shine from Cathedral Square

Audio, Radio New Zealand

At one minute to seven last night, two beams of light were switched on to commemorate the anniversary of the first Canterbury earthquake.

Deconstruction of central Christchurch back on track

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The removal of rubble from the earthquake-stricken centre of Christchurch will start again today, once the worst of the ice in the central city melts.

Almost six months after quake, some remains unidentified

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Almost six months after the devastating earthquake which killed 181 people in the Canterbury, there are still human remains yet to be identified and buried.

Famous pie recipe under hammer for earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In June, the Hororata hotel in Canterbury closed after it became clear there was no economic way to repair damage caused by the September earthquake.

Cathedral Square opens to public for first time since quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch people will be allowed to walk through the heart of the city this weekend for the first time since February's devastating earthquake.

Inquest into earthquake deaths continues

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The Coroner will today hear more evidence about the more than 60 language students who perished in the Canterbury Television building when it collapsed in February's earthquake.

Christchurch residents angered by plan to create dump

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There were angry scenes at a Christchurch meeting last night as residents tried to stop a dump for earthquake debris being built in their suburb.

Prime Minister says Labour writing cheques it can't afford

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Prime Minister says the Labour Party is threatening to write cheques the country can't afford with its Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Package.

Jewish leader outraged at intelligence link to Chch dead

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Jewish Community is outraged at the allegation Israeli citizens in Christchurch at the time of the February earthquake had links to Israeli intelligence.

Stress of PSA similar to that from Christchurch quakes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The psychological stress caused by the vine-killing disease PSA is being described as similar to the anxiety people experienced in the Christchurch earthquakes.

Passengers on redzone bus shocked at devastation

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch residents who've finally been allowed in to the earthquake ravaged inner-city redzone say the devastation was far worse than they had ever imagined.

Latest earthquakes leave women's refuges overflowing

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch Womens Refuge says its safe houses are full as women have fled the worsening domestic violence in the city following June's powerful aftershocks.

2011 Body Festival

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch arts event that took one of the biggest hits in the September earthquake last year, was the annual Body Festival.

Earthquake Recovery Minister - Gerry Brownlee

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Commission has increased its liability for the Canterbury earthquakes by 4 billion dollars to 7.1 billion dollars.

CERA could take over running of Chch within days

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Responsibility for dealing with the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake could pass from Civil Defence to the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority within a matter of days.

EQC tells Chch homeowners focus is on mergency repairs

Audio, Radio New Zealand

With Christchurch having its first real taste of winter , the Earthquake Commission is telling Christchurch residents that its focus is on emergency repairs.

Rugby World Cup organiser say tournament won't be transferred

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Fears the Rugby World Cup could be relocated to Australia in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake are unfounded say tournament organisers.

Death toll passes 100

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Almost three days on from the 6 point 3 earthquake that shattered central Christchurch and Lyttleton and searchers are continuing to find more bodies but no more survivors in the rubble.

Royal Commission into quakes won't investigate liability

Audio, Radio New Zealand

People caught up in February's earthquake in Christchurch want to know why a Royal Commission of inquiry isn't going to apportion any blame for building collapses.

Quake victim families want answers

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The families of some of those killed by falling rubble in February's Christchurch earthquake are desperate to know why buildings that had been deemed safe collapsed.

Family of quake victim question safety of building

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The family of a young man who died while protecting his sister during February's earthquake in Christchurch says the building they were in wasn't safe.

Christchurch residents hope for options on fate of homes

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Some residents have been waiting for the verdict on the fate of their home and land since the first earthquake hit in September last year.

Government poised to reveal decision for quake suburbs

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The Prime Minister and the Earthquake Recovery Minister are poised to announce decisions on the fate of homes on quake damaged land in Christchurch.

Firefighters share remarkable stories of bravery

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch firefighters who were sent to the CTV and Pyne Gould Corporation buildings after Tuesday's massive earthquake share some remarkable stories of bravery and survival.

John Key wants inquiry into collapse of buildings

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Today marks one week since the devastating earthquake struck Christchurch and overnight, the death toll from the rubble has risen. 154 bodies have now been recovered.

One week on, country asked to fall silent to recall dead

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Later today at 12.51 many parts of the country will be stopping for two minutes silence for the victims of the Canterbury earthquake.

Christchurch aquarium forced to close because of quake

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Hundreds of birds and other creatures had to be evacuated from a Christchurch aquarium and kiwi enclosure, while others were put-down after last week's earthquake.

Expert says protection needed for at risk Chch artworks

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An expert worried about Christchurch art in the wake of the earthquake has set up a website to identify items which may be at risk.

Royal Commission excludes liability issues

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Survivors of February's devastating earthquake in Christchurch are astounded the Royal Commission won't investigate whether anyone should be held liable for the collapse of so many central city buildings.

Christchurch: return of 60-thousand quake 'refugees'

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Civil Defence says as many as sixty thousand people are expected to return to Christchurch after fleeing the city because of last month's earthquake.