ChCh quake experience helps family isolated in Spain

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A family who lived through the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes is now in isolation in Spain because of the Covid-19 virus. Spain is currently the fourth most affected country in the world, with more than 2000 new cases reported in the past 48 hours. More than 600 people have died, 90 of which have been reported in the past 24 hours. Yuri Bacas Hosaka, who grew up in Madrid says the family's quake experiences helped prepare them for what they're experiencing right now. Indira asked her how she and her family are coping

Airbnb, no events blamed for business drop - Chch motels

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It's being called the worst winter for moteliers since the Canterbury earthquakes and the blame's being put squarely on Airbnb and a lack of events in Christchurch. Motels are reporting up to a third less business than last year - and that means some could have to close.

EQC tells Chch homeowners focus is on mergency repairs

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With Christchurch having its first real taste of winter , the Earthquake Commission is telling Christchurch residents that its focus is on emergency repairs.

Chch council workers on standby incase of more flooding

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The Christchurch city council says today's flooding would have been much worse had it not been for post-earthquake upgrades to the storm water system.

Economics ensures a high level of Chch rubble recycling

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A year and a half after the February Earthquake, economics has ensured much of the waste material coming out of Christchurch's central city has been recycled.

Social impact of Chch quakes similar to Hurricane Katrina

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Canterbury's health officials say an increase in binge drinking, not taking medicines, and domestic violence are signs of the ongoing effect of the region's earthquakes.

Brownlee to meet with Chch mayor over consenting today

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The Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee says it would be an absolute disaster for Christchurch, if the City Council stopped issuing building consents next week.

Academic is concerned Chch will struggle to fully recover

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A professor studying the economics of disasters says Christchurch will struggle to ever fully recover from the earthquakes that have devastated the city.

More fraud cases expected in connection with Chch rebuild

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A further round of fraud cases sent to the police by the Earthquake Commission may just be the beginning as the rebuild of Christchurch moves into high gear.

Chch community groups worried about quality of home repairs

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The Earthquake Commission has brought forward its deadline for repairing thousands of earthquake-damaged properties in Canterbury by 12 months.

Chch still waiting for transport plan three years on

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Three years on from the earthquakes that crippled Christchurch's infrastructure, the city has yet to see costings and timeframes for the delivery of a revamped transport system for the central city.

Chch maying be missing out on millions in insurance

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A central-Christchurch property owner says attempts by insurance companies to limit the amount of money they end up paying out for earthquake damage, is just part of doing business.

First pictures of fresh quake damage to Chch CBD

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The first media pictures have been taken of the most recent damage to Christchurch's central city in Monday's earthquake.

PM announces a national memorial service for Chch quake

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More now from today's post cabinet news conference where the Prime Minister announced that a national memorial service to mark the Christchurch earthquake will be held in the city on Friday March the 18th.

Expert says protection needed for at risk Chch artworks

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An expert worried about Christchurch art in the wake of the earthquake has set up a website to identify items which may be at risk.

Chch police to start cold-calling over domestic violence

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Staying with the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake, the police in Christchurch are to start cold-calling on homes in the city where there is either a history of domestic violence, or the potential for it.

Law Society warns of backlog of cases in Chch

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The Law Society is warning disruption to services following last month's earthquake in Christchurch is likely to lead to a massive bottleneck of court cases.

Jetstar cutting services partly due to ChCh quake

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The budget airline Jetstar is cutting back on some of its flights out of Christchurch partly because of the 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.

Fracking could be coming to the outskirts of Chch

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A controversial oil and gas drilling technique that some say is capable of causing small earthquakes, could soon be in use on the outskirts of Christchurch.

Jewish leader outraged at intelligence link to Chch dead

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The Jewish Community is outraged at the allegation Israeli citizens in Christchurch at the time of the February earthquake had links to Israeli intelligence.

Last unidentified victims of Chch quake laid to rest

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The last unidentified victims of the Christchurch earthquake have been laid to rest in a ceremony in Christchurch.

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.

National touts earthquake successes as reason for Chch seats

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The Labour party candidates in two of the closest-run election seats, Christchurch Central, and Waimakariri are refusing to accept defeat.

Survivors of the collapsed Pyne Gould building in Chch

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Surviors of the collapsed Pyne Gould building in Christchurch where 18 people died in February's earthquake have today relived their experiences on that day.

Chch schools seek special NCEA marking for all students

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Some Christchurch schools are so worried about the impact of February's earthquake on their students that they want special consideration to be given in their exam marks.

Risk of another large earthquake hitting Chch has declined

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The risk of another large earthquake hitting Christchurch has declined and is getting smaller.

Role of engineer in inspecting Chch building under spotlight

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A structural engineer who ordered a building green stickered though he'd failed to do another thorough check on it has defended his inspections at the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission.

Protest outside Chch Vero offices over quake repair delays

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A protest is underway outside insurance company Vero's Christchurch's office, with building owners dismayed to be still fighting for earthquake repairs 10 years on.  The protest was organised by the owners of an 11 unit apartment block in New Brighton, who says Vero is purposefully delaying progress to wear them down.  RNZ's reporter Rachel Graham is at the protest and spoke to Meriana Johnsen   

Chch homeowner calls for Royal Commission into insurance sector

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Christchurch homeowner Bob Burnett says lengthy delays in resolving his earthquake insurance claim is destroying his finances and affecting his kids' health. He's calling for a Royal Commission into the conduct of the insurance sector.