Three time capsules opened in Christchurch today

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Three time capsules, recovered after the Christchurch earthquake, have been opened in the city today.

CTV back on air

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The regional television station, Canterbury Television, has begun broadcasting news again for the first time since February's devastating earthquake.

Number of Christchurch burglaries has increased after quake

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The police say there have been more burglaries in Christchurch following the February earthquake.

Thousands of jobs created out of Canterbury Earthquake.

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Thousands of new jobs will be created this year as the rebuilding of Canterbury begins.

Canterbury Earthquake - Rachel Graham

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Radio New Zealand reporter Rachel Graham is at the triage centre that has been set up in Latimer Square.

Earthquake Recovery Minister of plans for quake dam

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We're joined now by the Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee - who is in Christchurch.

Quakes an excuse to weaken RMA- green groups

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Environmental groups say Canterbury's earthquakes are being used as an excuse to weaken the Resource Management Act.

Canterbury Earthquake - John Townend

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John Townend is an Associate Professor at the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences at Victoria University Wellington.

Canterbury Earthquake - John Townend

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John Townend is an Associate Professor at the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences at Victoria University Wellington.

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee flew down to Christchurch from Wellington when he heard about the quakes.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 499

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A view down Armagh Street where a cordon checkpoint has been set up and guarded by the Army. On the road side are rubbish bins and road cones to divert the traffic. Part of the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings can be seen.

Double the number of Cantabrians leave for good after quake

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People are leaving Christchurch for good at double the rate than before February's earthquake.

Canterbury Earthquake - John Townend

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John Townend is a seismologist for GNS; and an Associate Professor at the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences.

Canterbury Earthquake - John Townend

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John Townend is a seismologist for GNS; and an Associate Professor at the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences.

Canterbury Earthquake - John Townend

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John Townend is a seismologist for GNS; and an Associate Professor at the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences.

Canterbury Earthquake - Crusaders caught in quake

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The Crusaders rugby side had just finished training at Rugby Park when the quake struck.

$1.5 million donated to earthquake fund by Auckland Council

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Offers of assistance to quake-ravaged Christchurch are flooding in from around the country.

Government books deteriorate

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The Government's books are continuing to deteriorate as the cost of the Christchurch earthquake is added to a rising operating deficit.

Food distribution in Christchurch

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A week after the devastating earthquake many are still needing assistance to get essential provisions such as food and water.

PM challenged in Christchurch walkabout

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The Prime Minister was challenged about the earthquake response in Christchurch's hard-hit eastern suburbs during a walkabout today.

Export markets vital to economy's prospects after quake

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The Christchurch earthquake looks to have dashed hopes of a pickup in household spending this year.

Many Christchurch evacuees leaving for good

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Tens of thousands have left Christchurch since the earthquake, and many are planning to stay away for good.

Evening Business for 5 May 2011

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The Bank of New Zealand has set aside 60 million dollars for potential credit losses from the earthquakes in Christchurch.

Engineer wants building standards upgraded

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A Canterbury University engineer says building standards need to be upgraded before rebuilding begins in the earthquake battered region.

Call for urgent changes to building standards

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The Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission is calling for changes to building standards as a matter of urgency.

Canterbury Earthquake - John Townend

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John Townend is a seismologist for GNS; and an Associate Professor at the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences.

Illegal dumping of earthquake rubble investigated

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At least five companies are being investigated by the Canterbury Regional Council for dumping or burning earthquake demolition rubble illegally.

A study shows businesses have withstood shaking well

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A study by Canterbury University shows businesses have withstood the 7-point-one-magnitude Canterbury earthquake well.

Canterbury Earthquake - Jessica Maddock

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Radio New Zealand reporter Jessica Maddock reports from the Christchurch City Art Gallery which has been converted into a Civil Defence centre.

Canterbury Earthquake - Effect on the sharemarket

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The earthquake has also affected financial markets. The New Zealand dollar has tumbled, and the stockmarket has extended its losses.