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The farmers in this area swore that this road was straight when they were returning from the pub on Friday 3 September 2010, the night before the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck.

Kaiapoi Street

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One Month after the Christchurch Earthquake. This is in Kaiapoi at the north end of Christchurch. A view down the walkway next to the river Twitter | Facebook |

Christchurch Earthquake - Battered by Bricks

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A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch 04 September 2010. Corner of Colombo and Byron Streets. Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.

Christchurch Earthquake - Bucketing Down

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A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch. Colombo Street North. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business. Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.

Clock stopped at 4.35am

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It is hard to imagine the destruction which surrounds this area on such a beautiful clear calm sunny spring morning, It seems as if Christchuch has changed forever. I wonder how long it will take us to recover.

Thousands of Chch residents await ruling on compensation

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Thousands of residents living in homes made vulnerable to flooding and liquefaction by the Christchurch earthquakes will find out today how they'll be compensated.

Disappointment as Bishop decides to demolish Chch cathedral

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch's Blessed Sacrament Cathedral was set to be repaired following the Canterbury earthquakes, but the new Bishop Paul Martin has decided it's too expensive and has decided to rebuild closer to the city centre.

Chch rebuild offers training opportunity for Pasifika peoples

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Six years after Christchurch's destructive 6.3 magnitude earthquake the rebuild programme is now being used to provide training for workers from the region.

Quake stressed Chch children seeking help from counsellors

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Staying with earthquakes and three years on from the deadly quake in Christchurch an increasing number of children are turning to counselling services for help.

SFO starts investigation into Chch earthquake insurance fraud

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Serious Fraud Office has launched it's first investigation into earthquake insurance fraud in Christchurch which could involve tens of millions of dollars.

Not everybody in Chch excited about Council approvals

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister says the Christchurch City Council has wasted an opportunity in deciding to save the Town Hall, instead of building a new performing arts precinct.

Earthquake Recovery Minister gives Chch council strong warning

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister says this is a final warning for the Christchurch City Council.

Chch City Council and govt hammer out deal

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch City Council and the Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, have hammered out a compromise deal over setting the council's long term spending priorities.

Businesses in busy Chch Mall forced to close

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new slew of Christchurch businesses are in limbo after Merivale mall was closed because of earthquake risks.

CHCH may have regional holiday for quake anniversary

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury may have a regional holiday to mark the anniversary of the Christchurch Earthquake.

CANCERN leaders discuss frustration for thousands in Chch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Communities' Earthquake Recovery Network or Cancern acts as an advocate for those in damaged homes.

'Think of people not buildings' - CHCH property owner

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Christchurch building owners say a bulldozer's the best option, despite the city council calling for government help to rebuild heritage buildings damaged by the earthquake.

Small suburban businesses feel neglected by Chch council

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A group of small business owners in earthquake stricken Canterbury say they need a one hundred million dollar cash injection if they are to make it into the New Year.

Kaikoura residents injured, some airlifted to Chch Hospital

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Two Kaikoura residents have been airlifted to Christchurch for medical treatment following the earthquake. Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says health services are managing.

Submissions on Chch schools call for less competition

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The government has been told to rein in competition between Christchurch schools and create hubs where they can cooperate. The call comes in some of the 230 submissions the government has received to help it draw up a plan for the renewal of education in the city in the wake of February's devastating earthquake.

Tonga hopes to raise one million for Chch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

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.

Chch Press editor says frustration with council intensifying

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has made plain his frustration with the performance of the Christchurch City Council, calling the mayor, Bob Parker, a clown and saying that he's at the end of his tether.

Gerry Brownlee says Chch work will begin soon

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Is Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee pleased with the initial response to the plan?

Brownlee got advice on ChCh selling assets

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister has been forced to concede he's received official advice on the Christchurch City Council selling some of its assets to help pay for rebuilding the city.

Chch's insurance coverage less vulnerable than golden state

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The man who heads California's earthquake insurance agency says Christchurch is much better placed to recover from earthquake devastation than his state.

Chch homeowners consider legal action against State Insurance

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A group of angry Christchurch locals are considering legal action against one of the country's biggest insurance companies because they say their earthquake claims are taking too long to settle.

Chch Cathedral should be rebuilt says visiting expert

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An international expert in earthquake recovery who's touring New Zealand says it's inconceivable to think that a building as magnificent as Christchurch Cathedral won't be rebuilt.

Chch heritage building to be restored after fire

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A 152-year-old Christchurch building damaged by an earthquake and then an arson attack is to be restored to its former glory.

Heritage building in Chch's Art Centre to reopen

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After being largely shut off to the public since the earthquakes, Christchurch's iconic Arts Centre is set to reopen its Great Hall to the public tonight.

Chch locals fed up with late night noise

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The agency in charge of fixing earthquake damaged pipes and roads in Christchurch was last night issued an excessive noise notice after keeping residents awake in the early hours.