Beverley Forrester

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Beverly Forrester farms near Harden which is down the road from Hanmer Springs. Road damage means she's cut off from the outside world, apart from her phone Beverly was caught up in the Christchurch earthquake, so the events of the last 24hrs have been quite trying for her.

Kaikoura residents injured, some airlifted to Chch Hospital

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Two Kaikoura residents have been airlifted to Christchurch for medical treatment following the earthquake. Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says health services are managing.

North Canterbury farmers take another hit

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Farmers in North Canterbury say the earthquake is another blow to a region which has battled drought and volatile lamb and dairy markets

Freight costs rise in wake of earthquake

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Firms can expect to pay more and wait longer to get goods delivered to their door following the North Canterbury earthquakes.

Founders of Chch's post-quake market take it to Kaikoura

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The founders of a post-quake farmers market in Christchurch have taken the idea to Kaikoura, and has set up shop in the earthquake hit town.

Class action against Southern Response to proceed

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The High Court has said 40 Christchurch homeowners wanting to take a class action against earthquake insurer Southern Response can move forward with their claim.

Signs positive Chch Cathedral will be restored, group says

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The new Cabinet is reportedly considering a rebuild plan for the Christchurch Cathedral, damaged in the 2011 earthquake. Supporters of restoring the cathedral say the signs are promising.

Warnings sounded over NZ's Transport resilience

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The New Zealand Shipping Federation says the government needs to take the resilience of ports seriously as the Kaikoura earthquake has shown the vulnerability of roading - and consider what their role is when auditing them. Annabel Young is the Executive Director of the NZ Shipping Federation. Canterbury University Professor of Geological Sciences Tim Davies, says improving and increasing the transport network through coastal shipping is essential.

Cera keeps hold over Christchurch couple's land - just in case

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A Christchurch couple has been told they can't use a driveway that no longer leads to any houses because the Earthquake Recovery Authority may need access to it.

Christchurch couple told they can't use driveway

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The Christchurch couple told they can't use part of their property because the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) might need access to it.

The Panel with David Farrar and Tony Doe (Part 2)

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How do we choose who we admire? Sports commentator Lavina Good talks about the latest Australian rugby league player to be caught being lewd. What the Panelists David Farrar and Tony Doe have been thinking about. Lawyer Duncan Webb discusses the criteria for charitable trusts after one set up by the Head Hunters was eventually deregistered. And the Christchurch couple told they can't use part of their property because the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) might need access to it.

Rebuild halfway there but 5 years on, there's still pain

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The rebuild of the city of Christchurch is almost half way there five years on from the Canterbury earthquake that shattered the city and killed 185.

150 yr-old tree felled for CHCH memorial

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Should a 150 year-old tree have been cut down to make way for Christchurch's earthquake memorial?

CERA closing its doors after five years.

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Five years after being created the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, commonly known as CERA, will officially close its doors on Monday.

Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance reopens

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People can walk over Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance once again, after nearly seven million dollars in earthquake repairs.

Midday News for 28 April 2016

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A legal settlement between the Earthquake Commission and a group of Canterbury homeowners over the standard of quake repairs, is being described as a milestone for house owners throughout the country. The Reserve Bank has left the cost of borrowing unchanged at a record low 2-point-25 percent, athough it is signalling further cuts remain on the cards.

Dateline Pacific morning edition for 29 April 2016

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Norfolk Islanders are seeking UN oversight; Lessons from the Christchurch earthquakes are being applied in Fiji to help heal; The fate of illegally detained asylum seekers in PNG hangs in the balance; Pacific Island nations are urged to be cautious over seabed mining.

Lessons from Christchurch earthquakes used to heal in Fiji

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An expert in psychosocial care working with the Fiji Red Cross is using her experience after the Christchurch earthquakes to help people in Fiji recover from Cyclone Winston.

Late Edition for 29 April 2016

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A CEO who blew the whistle on his own company, Eddie the Eagle remembers soaring and in Dateline Pacific, lessons from the Christchurch earthquakes are being applied in Fiji to help people heal

Dateline Pacific evening edition for 29 April 2016

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Secret to Pacific growth is in its increasing working age population; CNMI school group is to challenge court gun ruling; Norfolk Islanders are seeking UN oversight, and; Lessons from the Christchurch earthquakes are being applied in Fiji to help heal.

Treasury says delays in anchor projects slow govt spend on Chch

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Listening to that has been Gerry Brownlee -- he was the Earthquake Recovery Minister but is now the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration.

Chch social enterprises not losing momentum

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The grass roots organisations that sprang up after the 2011 Canterbury earthquake are showing little sign of fading away.

Christchurch workers bounce back, study says

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A study of employees affected by the Canterbury earthquakes has found they're more likely to have jobs - and get better pay - than people in similar roles in other parts of the country.

New research shows Alpine Fault may be worse for Canterbury

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New research shows that if a major earthquake ruptures the Alpine Fault Christchurch is likely to suffer more intense damage than some areas closer to the fault.

Alpine Fault quake would severely damage Canterbury

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New research says Canterbury would suffer severe damage in an Alpine Fault earthquake.

Tower Insurance slips to bigger H1 loss on quake, IT, cost

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Listed general insurance company Tower has reported a bigger first half loss on lingering Canterbury earthquake claims and a write down in its computer systrems.

Requests pour in for EQC to review repairs

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The Earthquake Commission could have a big job on its hands fixing quake damaged Christchurch homes for a second time.

Call for more school support for stressed Canterbury kids

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Five years on from the Canterbury earthquakes, many children are still showing signs of stress. Our health correspondent Karen Brown says child health and education experts want children to get more help.

The Panel with Tim Watkin and Selwyn Manning (Part 2)

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Academics have done some number crunching and decided where 10, 000 words sit on a happiness index. What the Panelists Tim Watkin and Selwyn Manning have been thinking about. Ros Rowe of the Leg Up Trust talks about funding cuts which are affecting her horse therapy business which helps disadvantaged young people. The Cathedral has been in a state of limbo since the Christchurch earthquakes. Now roosting pigeons are adding to the damage. Are you keen on the Pokemon Go craze? Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch has been killed by her brother in a so-called honour killing.

Pigeon poo damaging Christchurch Cathedral

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The Cathedral has been in a state of limbo since the Christchurch earthquakes. Now roosting pigeons are adding to the damage.