Super-Council may be on the Cards for Canterbury
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A super council, along the lines of Auckland city could be on the cards in Canterbury, but not until the earthquake recovery is well underway.
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Engineering profession is in crisis - engineer
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A structural engineer has told the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission that illegal building techniques are being used in the Christchurch rebuild because the engineering profession is in crisis.
Police in Canterbury are honoured
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Police officers and staff in Christchurch, who have been called the heroes of the February 2011 earthquake, have been honored today for their actions including a daring crane rescue.
Anger from a chch firefighter on the anniversay of the quake
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A Christchurch firefighter says the Fire Service's management team should be sacked because of poor conduct during the February earthquake emergency response.
Structural engineer breaks down at Royal Commission
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A structural engineer has broken down at the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission after admitting he contributed to a woman's death in the February the twenty second earthquake.
Evidence given on how close Chch hotel came to collapsing
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The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has heard how close the city's tallest building came to collapsing entirely during the February 22nd earthquake.
Southern Story for 5 July 2012 - The Quake Box
Audio, Radio New Zealand
To Christchurch now, where the people most affected by the region's earthquakes are getting a chance to tell their stories to a wider audience.
Christchurch man challenges insurer to live in his house
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch man, whose house was damaged in the earthquakes, has challenged his insurer's CEO to live in it if she truly believes it's repairable.
Roger Sutton discusses Christchurch's recovery
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In the wake of the February disaster, the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority was set up to coordinate the overall recovery.
Economic recovery programme launched
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An economic recovery programme for Christchurch - including multi-billion dollar investments - has been announced by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister.
Aftershocks continue to rattle Christchurch
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Christchurch has been rattled by a series of earthquakes with the latest measuring 5.5 on the richter scale.
Christchurch's Ellerslie Flower Show has earthquake flavour
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Ellerslie International Flower Show opens in Christchurch today, a year after the February earthquake stopped the show.
A doctor's bravery during the February quake is recognised
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The doctor who is about to receive a bravery award for his work during Christchurch's February earthquake, says the images from that day are still with him.
Carpenter Chris Nutfield recieves bravery award
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Christchurch carpenter Chris Nutfield rescued three women from the collapsed PGC building. He's one of the many to receive a bravery and heroism award one year after the February 2011 earthquake.
Vertical shaking from February earthquake not unique
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An earthquake engineer has told the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission that the intense vertical shaking during the February 2011 earthquake wasn't unique and was similar to events overseas.
Bereaved husband rejects CTV designer's apology
Audio, Radio New Zealand
For the first time Alan Reay, whose firm designed the collapsed CTV building, has apologised to the families of the 115 people killed in the Christchurch earthquake 18 months ago.
Jane Bowron talks life in Christchurch's red zone
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Jane Bowron is a newspaper columnist who lived in the red zone at the time of the earthquake.
Protest march against Christchurch school changes
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A rowdy protest was held in Christchurch yesterday over the Government's plan to revamp education in the earthquake-hit city.
The Press doing their job and doing it well - academic
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The earthquake recovery minister, Gerry Brownlee, has called The Press newspaper the enemy of Christchurch's recovery.
Update on power cuts in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Let's return to the situation in Christchurch where there have been nine earthquakes this morning, cutting power to 10 thousand homes.
Midday News for 2 January 2012
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The mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker, has admitted the city council's handling of the September 2010 earthquake was not good enough.
Brownlee says frustration growing with Christchurch council
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's nearing the end of his tether with the Christchurch City Council.
Earthquake also reshapes Canterbury University
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Canterbury University has been heavily reshaped by the earthquakes. It suffered damage to buildings, and also a significant drop in enrolments.
Coroner to investigate Christchurch rescue operations
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Complaints about the response of emergency services after the February earthquake in Christchurch will be examined by a Coroner.
Tourism slowly recovering in Canterbury after difficult days
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After commemorating the anniversary of last year's deadly earthquake in Christchurch, many are now looking to the region's future.
Playing Favourites with Coralie Winn & Ryan Reynolds
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Co-founders of Gap Filler, a creative urban regeneration initiative started in Canterbury in response to the earthquakes.
Engineers urge prompt use of Commission report
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The first part of the Royal Commission's report into the Canterbury earthquakes has been released - and includes 70 recommendations.
Royal Commission hearings continue in Christchurch
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A Christchurch city council manager has told the Royal Commission there was an element of chaos after the first earthquake in September 2010 as staff sought to get systems in place.
US search and rescue leader returns to Christchurch
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The man who lead the US search and rescue in the aftermath of February's earthquake is back in Christchurch to accept a plaque of appreciation from the City Council.
Owner asked why he didn't strengthen building before quake
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The owner of a building that collapsed in last February's Christchurch earthquake - killing four people - has faced questioning about why he did not get recommended strengthening work done.