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The Canterbury Women's Club had their first function since the 22nd Feburary 2011 earthquake last weekend, we speak with their president Margaret Arnald as the club celebrates it's 101st anniversary.

Economic activity in Canterbury reaches a post-quake peak

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Economic activity in Canterbury reached its fastest pace in July since the 2010/2011 earthquakes.

Coroner report into CTV collapse critical of Fire Service

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Professor Maan Alkaisi, a spokesman for the Christchurch Earthquake Families Group speaks with Geoff Robinson.

Sharp jolt awakens Christchurch residents

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A sharp earthquake was felt in Christchurch and Canterbury last night, jolting residents awake just before midnight.

Adelaide mourns today for sister city Christchurch

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Today's memorial for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake is also being marked in Adelaide.

Nation marks one year since quake struck Christchurch

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Today, the nation marks a year since the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.

CHCH may have regional holiday for quake anniversary

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Canterbury may have a regional holiday to mark the anniversary of the Christchurch Earthquake.

Quake pushes up Govt's borrowing costs

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The Canterbury earthquake has pushed up the cost to the government of borrowing on world markets.

Lost, scared pets another concern after earthquake

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Amidst the damage and disruption of the Canterbury earthquake, spare a thought for the animals.

School reopens in Christchurch

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Back now to Christchurch where today some schools are opening for the first time since Saturday's earthquake.

Christchurch's Divine Cakes rebuilds post quake

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Divine Cakes in Christchurch has had a tough past five years building up again after the 2011 earthquakes.

Cultivate Christchurch

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Earthquake demolition work in Christchurch has made way for an urban farm that is equipping young people with life and work skills. 

Top Stories for Thursday 16 September 2010

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Hide backs Garrett despite passport fraud, Christchurch firms hopeful RBNZ will keep rates on hold, Radio New Zealand's political editor discusses Act turmoil, Earthquake muddies picture on future OCR rises, State of emergency expected to be lifted in Canterbury, Kaikoura slip due to be cleared today and Statue of Battle of Britain hero Sir Keith Park unveiled in London.

Construction of 35 million dollar bridge to take 2 years

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The construction of the first bridge in Canterbury to be built to the new earthquake design codes is going to take nearly two years and cost over 30 million dollars.

Small suburban businesses feel neglected by Chch council

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A group of small business owners in earthquake stricken Canterbury say they need a one hundred million dollar cash injection if they are to make it into the New Year.

Media - Denis Welch

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Denis discusses the performance of the media in covering The Christchurch earthquake.

Business with Rod Oram

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Rod discusses the business and economic impacts of the Canterbury earthquake.

Christchurch marks fourth quake anniversary

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Hundreds of people turned out in Christchurch yesterday to mark four years since the earthquake that changed the city forever.

Tower counts cost of earthquakes

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Insurance company Tower says yesterday's earthquake in North Canterbury will cost it a maximum of just over seven million dollars.

Battered Sydenham cautiously optimistic about future

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One of the Christchurch suburbs worst hit in the Canterbury earthquakes is on the way to recovery.

Retail therapy another strand to Christchurch's recovery

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Shopping or retail therapy is helping some Christchurch residents return to normality after the February earthquake.

Earthquake Recovery Minister gives Chch council strong warning

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister says this is a final warning for the Christchurch City Council.

T-Rex earthquake machine begins soil tests in Christchurch

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A truck that simulates earthquakes to test soil quality is being tried out in Christchurch today.

Inquest for next five quake victims to be held today

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An inquest into another five victims of February's earthquake begins today in Christchurch.

CTV journalist who survived Christchurch quake

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Emily Cooper, who worked as a reporter in the CTV building, which was destroyed by the earthquake.

Unanimous support over earthquake powers breaks down

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Unanimous political support for legislation vesting the Government with extraordinary powers for Christchurch has broken down.

Christchurch resident describes latest earthquake

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A series of aftershocks on Boxing Day has rocked Christchurch, hitting businesses hard over the post-Christmas sales.

Christchurch earthquake - Ian Beale

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Ian Beale joins us from Mt Pleasant where there has been a rock fall off Castle Rock.

Christchurch beer industry adapts to survive

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The Canterbury earthquakes have shaken up many of the region's industries - and beer brewing is no exception.

Gerry Brownlee says Chch work will begin soon

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Is Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee pleased with the initial response to the plan?