$27million spent on earthquake strengthening bridges

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The transport agency says its earthquake strengthening of bridges has repaid itself in Canterbury after September's quake.

Firefighters honoured for contribution to quake effort

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Canterbury firefighters have been formally thanked for their efforts during the testing conditions of the September earthquake.

Earthquake Commission dismisses assessors

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The Earthquake Commission says it's had to dismiss assessors who've not met its standards when dealing with Canterbury claimants.

The latest from an earthquake engineer in Christchurch

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It's day four of the massive clean-up operation in Canterbury. Hundreds of shops and offices in the region are being assessed to check if they're safe.

Grants to be available to those forced out of their homes

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Emergency grants will be available from tomorrow for Christchurch residents who are no longer able to live in their homes because of earthquake damage.

Canterbury's chief medical health officer warns of asbestos

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The chief medical officer of health for the region, Dr Alistair Humphrey, says people carrying out repairs on their earthquake-stricken properties need to be wary of asbestos.

Canterbury quake family gives thanks this Christmas

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Christchurch woman Lavina Pockson and her family live in a house with big cracks in it, on land that's among the most damaged from the big September earthquake.

Engineering expert - Capital must learn from Canterbury quake

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The head of an international team of engineers who are expert in designing for disasters says Wellington should look closely at the lessons from the Canterbury earthquake.

Cabinet announces 5-million-dollars for the Chch mayoral fund

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The Cabinet has decided to make an initial 5-million-dollar contribution to the Christchurch mayoral fund set up to help with the earthquake clean up.

Tonga hopes to raise one million for Chch

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The organisers of Tonga's Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Fund hope to raise one million dollars by the end of tommorrow's two hour Radiothon which finishes at 1pm.

Quake firms to seek government wage subsidy

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The Government will be asked to provide special funding to help save small Christchurch businesses facing ruin after the earthquake.

Police report sharp jump in domestic violence in Canterbury

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The police in Christchurch say reports of domestic violence have jumped by half since Saturday's destructive earthquake.

Canterbury's state of emergency still in place

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Civil Defence says a state of emergency will remain in place in earthquake ravaged Cantebury for at least another day.

State of emergency remains in place in Canterbury

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In earthquake-ravaged Canterbury, a state of emergency remains in place despite hopes it would be lifted today.

Christchurch cordon stays in place for safety reasons

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The cordon in central Christchurch that has been in place since Saturday's earthquake has not been lifted as expected.

Kate De Goldi: Canterbury quake

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Saturday Morning's commentator on children's books talks about being in her old home city of Christchurch last Saturday during the earthquake.

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker re-elected

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The incumbent mayor Bob Parker has been voted back in Christchurch with support apparently gained after Canterbury's devastating earthquake.

Ten regulations passed under emergency earthquake powers

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There are 10 fresh regulations already in place under emergency powers rushed through Parliament to deal with the Canterbury earthquake.

Evening Business News for 7 December 2010

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The Australian-owned, ANZ Bank, is betting small and medium sized firms will drive earnings next year, bolstered by the Rugby World Cup and rebuilding of the earthquake-hit Canterbury region.

The Vault for 3 December 2010 - Homebush

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Deborah Nation dusts off a series of recordings made with successive generations of a Canterbury lineage whose family homestead was one of the casualties of the earthquake on 4 September 2010 .

Earthquake family tries to comfort traumatised children

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The days of aftershocks have got too much for the Wingfield family who are getting out of Christchurch in an effort to calm their deeply distressed children aged two and five.

Shaking Bricks : Jason Ingham

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Civil Engineer Professor Jason Ingham discusses his extensive projects investigating seismic retrofit of structures in earthquake regions he's been to over the past 12 months, Indonesia, Chile and of course, Christchurch.

The latest on the 7.1 earthquake in Canterbury

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Thousands of people are being evacuated from the Christchurch city centre with Civil Defence officials saying its simply too dangerous for residents to stay there.

Hundred million dollars earmarked for Canterbury

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Around a hundred million dollars has been earmarked by Cabinet as its initial contribution to Canterbury following the earthquake, but the Prime MInister says the final bill will be far higher.

Small Canterbury businesses call for Government help

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The Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce estimates up to 150 of the region's small businesses will fold if they're not given Government assistance to relocate from their earthquake-stricken premises.

Anglican Appeal

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The Bishop of Christchurch has asked parishioners to think about the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Bishop Victoria Matthews is appealing to Canterbury Anglicans to give at least $100,000 for quake relief in Haiti.

Business owners decision on buildings' future

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Business owners have told the Christchurch City Council they are haemorrhaging thousands of dollars a week, while it decides whether or not to demolish their buildings following last month's earthquake.

Minister appointed to oversee rebuilding of Canterbury

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The Government has appointed one of its most senior ministers to oversee the rebuilding of Canterbury following Saturday's 7.1 magnitude earthquake.

Cabinet set to approve emergency earthquake legislation today

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The Cabinet is likely to approve emergency legislation today that will smooth the way for reconstruction efforts in Canterbury.

Owners of quake damaged heritage buildings in Chch briefed

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The Christchurch City Council says it needs Government money to help repair its earthquake damaged heritage and character buildings.