Fletchers: Canterbury repairs could take years

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Fletcher Construction says it may take years to repair an estimated 50-thousand homes in Canterbury following the September 4th earthquake.

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.

Virtual World with Hamish MacEwan

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Topics - Facebook coordinates students to provide assistance after the Christchurch earthquake and 'The Web Is Dead. Long Live the Internet'. Bits and Bobs - Parents use 'digital' grounding as a 21st century disciplinary tool, Gmail Priority Inbox Sorts Your Email For You, introducing Wikileakileaks: Your Source for Wikileaks-Related Leaks and Melbourne computer hacker turned whistleblower extraordinaire Julian Assange is under pressure from within WikiLeaks to step down.

Canterbury health officials issue asbestos warning

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Those clearing up earthquake-damaged buildings in Canterbury are being warned to beware of asbestos.

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.

Reserve Bank sees little price pressure from quake

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The Reserve Bank says it sees little pressure on inflation from rebuilding after the Canterbury earthquake.

Science: Earth Sciences

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Dr Hamish Campbell of GNS Science talks about the Christchurch earthquake and it's subsequent aftershocks.

Heart attacks surge again two weeks after quake

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Heart attack rates have surged two weeks after the Canterbury earthquake, as aftershocks continue.

Outdoor recreation areas around Christchurch hit by quake

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While buildings and businesses bore the brunt of the Canterbury earthquake, some popular outdoor recreation places have also been hit.

Business owners hope for answer to quake problems

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Business owners in the earthquake-stricken Christchurch suburb of Sydenham hope some of their many problems will be resolved tomorrow.

Canterbury quake one of the most expensive worldwide

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The Insurance Council is ranking the Canterbury earthquake as the world's third most expensive insured event this year.

Canterbury quake one of the most expensive worldwide

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The Insurance Council is ranking the Canterbury earthquake as the world's third most expensive insured event this year.

Quake victims should use consumer legislation to get help

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The Commerce Commission says Canterbury earthquake victims, struggling with mortgage and credit card repayments, should use consumer legislation to get help.

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.

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.

The Panel with Linley Boniface and Mary McCallum (part 1)

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Topics, the Christchurch earthquake including live updates from Barry Corbett and Sue Wells in Christchurch and live aftershocks.

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.

More on the damage from the Christchurch earthquake

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The homes in the cul-de-sac Seabreeze Close are no more than just three or four years old but the land they were built on liquified during the earthquake and sent masses of mud and silt through the houses.

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.

Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 6 September 2010

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Army takes control of central Christchurch, Cabinet earmarks money for Canterbury quake, More on the damage from the Christchurch earthquake, Heavy rain causes flooding in lower North Island and Fox Glacier crash report could take two years.

The Panel with Jock Anderson and Neil Miller (part 2)

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How long does it take to form a first impression of someone, speeding cops, Bob Parker's profile and the Canterbury earthquake, and the latest on Pike River.

Mayor hits back

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The Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker has hit back at a Civil Defence report that says his constant media presence after the earthquake created an artificial air of crisis.

Chch Mayor's post-quake media presence criticised

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A Civil Defence report looking at the aftermath of September's earthquake has reignited tensions between the Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker, and the Canterbury regional council.

Kiwi egg hatches despite being rocked in Canterbury quake

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A kiwi chick hatched at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch had a shaky start to life after being rocked about in an incubator during the 7.1 earthquake nearly three weeks ago.

Criminals help quake victims.

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In Canterbury, those carrying out sentences of community service are being put to good use - with teams of workers out helping with the post-earthquake clean-up.

Quake affected residents say they are being neglected

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More than two weeks after the massive earthquake that rocked Canterbury, some living in one of Christchurch's worst hit suburbs are feeling neglected and abandoned.

Engineers work to restore Christchurch flood protection

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Construction teams are working to fix earthquake damaged stopbanks in the Waimakariri and Kaiapoi rivers near Christchurch.

Scientists gathering massive amounts of quake data

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As aftershocks from Canterbury's 7-point-one magnitude earthquake continue, scientists are gathering massive amounts of scientific data and personal accounts.

Key promises announcement next week on damaged land

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The Prime Minister, has promised people in Canterbury they will know next Wednesday whether they can rebuild on ground badly damaged by this month's earthquake.