How has Christchurch's earthquake recovery compare with Japan's

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Our Christchurch reporter Rachel Graham travelled to Japan, with the support of the Asia New Zealand Foundation, to find out.

Forecasting future earthquakes in New Zealand

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Mention the words "earthquake" in the same brief as "remediation" and it's enough to strike fear in the hearts of all New Zealanders, particularly those in Christchurch and other earthquake prone areas of the country. Now we find the chances of the ground shaking more violently in a quake is much higher than previously thought for large parts of the country. In some places it has doubled or even trebled. What are the ramifications of this new found knowledge? Joining the show to discuss is Michelle Grant, President of the Structural Engineering Society New Zealand, and Matt Gerstenberger, Principal Scientist and Seismologist at GNS Science

Cost to build a home rises

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The cost of building a home in New Zealand's main cities has risen by 20 per cent since the Canterbury earthquakes.

Best of the Week - 8 October 2010

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Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 8 October. This week.....Canterbury marks a month since its earthquake, a co-producer of The Hobbit speaks out about union activity threatening the film's production in New Zealand, can the Commonwealth Games media stomach Delhi, Michael Caine talks about his new autobiography and we get the lowdown on whitebait.

Cera chief executive reflects on progress a year on

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Dealing with the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes is a challenge unlike any New Zealand has faced in its history.

New learning hubs working in Christchurch

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A new way to get students left classroom-less by the Christchurch earthquake back into school is proving successful.

Immigrants sign up for citizenship in Christchurch

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Two shattering earthquakes and a few thousand aftershocks haven't put off a hundred immigrants becoming New Zealand citizens in Christchurch.

More budget cuts in store after Christchurch earthquake

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The Finance Minister, Bill English, says the Christchurch earthquake means the New Zealand economy is unlikely to grow this fiscal year.

New report maps quake liquefaction zone

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A major area of possible earthquake liquefaction has been identified south of Christchurch.

Put this in your pipe and smoke it!

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A few weeks ago, there was an interesting interview on Radio New Zealand with historian Jock Phillips, on the history of tobacco use in New Zealand. In the interview, Jock talked about the ways in which people consumed tobacco in … Continue reading →

Canterbury residents plan for tsunami evacuation

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It's been more than two months since New Zealand braced for a tsunami following a massive earthquake off the coast of Chile.

Springsteen for quake anniversary concert

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Bruce Springsteen has announced dates for a New Zealand tour including a concert in Christchurch for the anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake.

Aranui welcomes new community centre

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After Christchurch's devastating earthquakes, whole areas of the city, particularly out East, are starting from scratch - Aranui is one of them. Today, Lianne Dalziel cut the ribbon on the suburb's new community centre.

Jazz Fest to kick off in Christchurch tonight

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After a year's earthquake-enforced absence, the New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival is back and opens in Christchurch this evening.

The new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority - CERA

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Public and electoral law professor at Otago University, Andrew Geddis.

Insurers worry about dealing with earthquake claims well

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A new survey shows New Zealand insurers are worried the industry's reputation could be ruined if it does not deal well with the huge number of claims from the Christchurch earthquakes.

Feature Guest - Jim Stuart-Black

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National Manager Special Operations, New Zealand Fire Service, who lead the Urban Search and Rescue Teams in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake. He then lead the New Zealand USAR team which travelled to Northern Japan to assist after the earthquake and tsunami there.

The Panel with Julia Hartley-Moore and Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)

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Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Julia Hartley-Moore and Phill O'Reilly discuss the idea of restoring passenger rail in New Zealand. Plus, they discuss the shortage of homestays in New Zealand, and the favourite finds by archeologists post Christchurch earthquakes.

Best of the Week for 10 September 2010

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Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 10 September. This week........we have a review of our coverage of the earthquake that rocked Christchurch on Saturday morning.

China asking NZ Government for quake compensation

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The Chinese Government is calling on New Zealand to give special compensation to the families of Chinese people killed in the Christchurch earthquake.

Fletcher wins NZ's largest ever building contract

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Fletcher Construction has won the largest building contract in New Zealand history to repair half of the Canterbury homes damaged in last month's earthquake.

Quake claims affect Suncorp NZ result

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The insurance arms of Suncorp New Zealand have reported lower profits off the back of the Kaikoura earthquake and a rise in Canterbury earthquake claims. .

Best of the Week - 25 February 2011

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Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 25th February . This week.......we have coverage of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Christchurch on Tuesday 22 Febraury.

New law considered to fix Christchurch boundary problems

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A law change is being looked at to tackle the problem of property boundaries moving in the Canterbury earthquakes.

Govt mounts quake rebuild roadshow

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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will be travelling the length of New Zealand this week to drum up investment in the rebuild of Christchurch's city centre.

New business hub calling for applications

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A new centre being set up to help Canterbury businesses struggling after the recent earthquakes says it's getting ready to open its doors and is calling for applications from interested companies.

Fairfax Video, July 2012 (5)

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A video of a tour of the inside of the Radio Network House on Worcester Street. Maurice Gibbens, demolition supervisor from CERES, and Craig Stracey, operations manger, explain how the building has been prepared for demolition by implosion.

Expectant, new mums escape disruption of Christchurch

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Pregnant women and new mothers are escaping the disruption and risk of Christchurch in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake.

Canterbury recovery commission chair faces new challenge

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The chairman of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission, Murray Sherwin, joins us for the morning in our Wellington studio.

Government welcomes calls for new building standards

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The Government is welcoming a report from the Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission that calls for urgent changes to building standards.