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.

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.

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.

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.

Iconic Christchurch clocktower restored

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An historic Christchurch clock tower damaged in the earthquakes was unveiled today, after undergoing more than eight hundred thousand dollars of repairs.

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.

New law considered to fix Christchurch boundary problems

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A law change is being looked at to tackle the problem of property boundaries moving in the Canterbury earthquakes.

NZDF's role in Christchurch is over

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The role of the New Zealand Defence Force in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes is over.

Ellerslie opening

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Organisers of the Ellerslie Flower Show are hoping visitor numbers will be back to pre-earthquake highs, when it opens in Christchurch tomorrow.

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.

Canterbury Earthquake - Peter Townsend

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Peter Townsend is the Chief Executive of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce. He's at Wellington Airport trying to get back to Christchurch.

Canterbury Earthquake - News Conference

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Finance Minister Bill English, and the Civil Defence Minister John Carter have a news conference at the Beehive theatrette.

Canterbury Earthquake - Jim Palmer

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Jim Palmer says there is significant damage, but it is not as bad as the September 4 earthquake last year.

Canterbury Earthquake - Kelvin Scott

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Kelvin Scott is a blind musician who usually plays in the square. He chose not to go today because it was raining.

Canterbury Earthquake - David Neal

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David Neal is the Red Cross National Operations Manager and is making his way to Christchurch to coordinate efforts with his staff.

More from Standards and Poors on AMI

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Mounting claims from the Christchurch earthquake have forced AMI insurance to go to the Government for a possible bailout.

Christchurch tap water safe to drink again

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The instruction to boil water that's been in place across Christchurch since the 22 February earthquake has been lifted.

Boulder being auctioned for Chch appeal

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A huge boulder, being sold to raise money for the Christchurch earthquake appeal, is becoming an online auction sensation.