Commission witnesses questioned about Cashel Street building

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Witnesses before the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission have been questioned about why a building known to be earthquake prone was allowed to reopen, despite several red flags.

Top Stories for Friday 10 February 2012

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After a damning report into the CTV building, how many other Christchurch buildings had faults when the earthquake struck? Police investigate the tragic death of a five year old and when so many businesses are struggling, how did the country's big banks increase profits by a quarter?

Building panel explains just what went wrong with CTV building

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An inquiry ordered by the Government has found the CTV building which failed massively in the February Christchurch earthquake did not meet building standards when it was constructed in 1986.

Insight for 19 February 2012

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Rachel Graham & Bridget Mills look at Christchurch and its people a year on from the earthquake

Christchurch businesses beaten but unbowed one year on

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We are here broadcasting from Christchurch, as the city remembers the devastating earthquake that claimed 185 lives, and forever changed the city for those who survived.

Christchurch woman opens home to 50 quake-hit felines

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Animals have also suffered upheaval because of the Christchurch earthquakes. Jan Collins is one of those caring for some the hundreds of pets who have been left homeless because of the earthquakes.

Nation marks one year since quake struck Christchurch

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Today, the nation marks a year since the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.

Christchurch council admits failure

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The Christchurch City Council has admitted it failed to provide a second line of defence in checks on a building that killed a woman during last February's earthquake.

Sumner residents seek answers to when they can return home

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Some Christchurch residents say the Christchurch City Council has been too slow to resolve the threat of rock fall to their homes, and they now hope the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will take over the job.

Christchurch car sales up as insurers pays out

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While many businesses in Christchurch are still struggling to get back on their feet after over a year of earthquakes, car sales, including many luxury models, are booming.

CHCH may have regional holiday for quake anniversary

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

Chch students defy the odds in NCEA

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High School students in Christchurch have defied the odds and the ongoing disruption caused by the earthquakes and achieved better marks in last year's NCEA than students in the rest of the country.

Grand Chancellor the focus of Royal Commission hearing

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The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Canterbury Earthquakes will today begin to examine the failure of the building that's come to symbolise the damage to the central city.

Thousands flock to final gala for red zoned Brooklands

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Several thousand people attended the Christchurch red-zoned suburb of Brooklands' swan song gala. About five hundred homes have had to be abandoned because of earthquake damage, meaning Brooklands as it has been known will soon no longer exist.

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.

Two earthquake damaged high rises set to be demolished

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Park Terrace and Salisbury Street in Christchurch will be blocked off today ahead of the staged demolition of two high rise apartment blocks.

Scientists dissect communication about Christchurch quake

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One year on from the February 22nd earthquake, scientists are meeting to discuss how the science behind the shaking was communicated.

Christchurch remembers destruction wrought one year ago

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Morning Report comes from Christchurch as the city remembers the devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck a year ago tomorrow.

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.

One year on, we remember Christchurch's earthquake

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Recollections of the February earthquake, and coverage of the services and events being held to mark the events of one year ago.

CANCERN leaders discuss frustration for thousands in Chch

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

Remembering the 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake

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In North Hagley Park thousands of people gather for a Memorial Service in a day of remembrance and to stand united in two minutes of silence. Then Hewitt Humphrey reads the names of those who died in the earthquake .

Looking Beyond Disaster

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UNESCO panel discussion with Jason Pemberton of the Student Volunteer Army in Christchurch, Qasim Aslam, a young Pakistani entrepreneur who set up systems to cope with the earthquake and floods there, and Muthiah Muthe who was involved with relief efforts in Indonesia.

Thousands take comfort from quake memorial service

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We look back at the first anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake.

Midday News for 6 March 2012

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The family of a Christchurch earthquake victim wants the Royal Commission to investigate all Search and Rescue efforts during the disaster. The Government faces a higher-than-forecast Budget deficit.

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.

Gerry Brownlee offside with Chch business community

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The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is offside with the business community in Christchurch over the decision to permanently relocate nearly 500 public servants outside of the central business district.

Chch students defy the odds in NCEA

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High School students in Christchurch have defied the odds and the ongoing disruption caused by the earthquakes and achieved better marks in last year's NCEA than students in the rest of the country.

Canterbury DHB set to spend $20M on out-sourcing services

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The Canterbury District Health Board is to double the amount it spends on out-sourcing services to 20 million dollars a financial year following the Christchurch earthquakes.

Christchurch beer industry adapts to survive

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The Canterbury earthquakes have shaken up many of the region's industries - and beer brewing is no exception.