Christchurch schools call for leeway on national standards

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Christchurch school principals say they might not be able to implement the government's national standards properly because of the February earthquake.

Calls for more leeway for Chch over national standards

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Christchurch school principals say they might not be able to implement the government's national standards properly because of the February earthquake.

Midday News for 4 April 2011

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Treasury warns the Government's books will get worse because of the Christchurch earthquake and schools in Christchurch's eastern suburns fear they will have to lay off staff.

The National Christchurch Memorial Service (Part 2)

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A memorial service to remember those who lost their lives, and to reflect on the devastating impact of the February 22nd earthquake on our city and its people.

The National Christchurch Memorial Service (Part 1)

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A memorial service to remember those who lost their lives, and to reflect on the devastating impact of the February 22nd earthquake on our city and its people.

Midday Sports News for 15 March 2011

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Christchurch will lose its Rugby World Cup games with a report finding the city's stadium is unfit to host matches in the wake of last month's earthquake, British media is reporting.

WINZ staff being flexible about financial support eligibility

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The Social Development Minister says staff are having to be flexible when deciding what financial support those caught up in the Christchurch earthquake are eligible for.

Five thousand attend vigil in London for quake victim

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About five thousand people have attended a vigil in memory of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake at London's Westminster Cathedral.

Police release names of two more quake victims

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Police have released the names of two more Christchurch earthquake victims as the confirmed death toll rises to 161.

Latest quake throws up five times more silt than September

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The amount of silt and sand collected following the Christchurch earthquake is now almost five times more than September's quake.

Police name three more victims of Christchurch quake

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Police have named three more victims killed in the Christchurch earthquake, with more names expected to be released shortly.

Finish of the earthquake rememberance

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Geoff Robinson relays how the rememberance has been completed in Christchurch.

Christchurch earthquake rememberance

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Geoff Robinson in Christchurch, where the Dean of Christchurch leads the observance of two minutes silence as a mark of rememberance for those lost in the quake.

RWC organiser say tournament won't move to Australia

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

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.

Christchurch media briefing

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Christchurch earthquake coverage.

Cathedral Dean speaking to Nine to Noon

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One of the most potent symbols of the earthquake has been the massive amount of destruction caused to Christchurch's Anglican Cathedral, including the toppling of its spire.

Canterbury's rural sector has hundreds of beds available

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Federated Farmers says it's waiting for official approval from the Earthquake Commission and other relief organisations.

Earthquake coverage - hospital status update

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A national approach is now being implemented in treating a priority listing of Christchurch's injured.

Earthquake coverage - PM's speech

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Coverage of John Key's speech to the people of Christchurch.

Earthquake coverage - reporter Bridget Mills

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We hear the latest from Latimer Square where a make-shift hospital has been set-up outside the Canterbury TV building.

Earthquake coverage - local helps others

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Christchurch man Tom Brittenden tells Simon Mercep of the scenes of chaos around Cashel Mall with a story of both survival and tragedy.

Earthquake News Bulletin

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News breaks of an earthquake causing large amounts of damage in Canterbury.

Time capsules from Christchurch's ruins reveal secrets

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Three time capsules recovered from the ruins of Christchurch in the days following the February earthquake have been opened. Two came from the John Robert Godley statue plinth in front of the Christchurch Cathedral, while the other came from the old civic building on Manchester Street.

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.

A day in the post-quake life of a Christchurch family

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Its now seven weeks since the February earthquake. Normality is returning to Christchurch, with most sewerage lines fixed and water no longer needing to be boiled before drinking. But that doesn't apply to everyone.

List of historic building to be destroyed grows

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The reality of just how many historic buildings will be lost to the Christchurch earthquake is now becoming apparent with Civil Defence adding another 123 buildings to the demolition list.

Law Society joins chorus attacking quake recovery legislation

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The Law Society is criticising the Government for rushing its Canterbury earthquake recovery legislation through Parliament under urgency.

On Firmer Ground

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Since the February 22nd earthquake, an influx of displaced Christchurch residents have made North Canterbury their temporary home. Cosmo Kentish-Barnes finds out how some people have coped with this dramatic event and what locals are doing to support them.

Christchurch homeowners upset at latest quake report

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Some Christchurch residents are angry they will have to wait almost three years before their severely earthquake damaged homes can be repaired.