Police investigate first cases of fraudulent earthquake claims

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Christchurch police have made their first arrest for false claims over earthquake damage, charging a local woman with obtaining by deception.

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.

Cantabs get update on infrastructure and demolition

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More information on the earthquake zones in Canterbury has been revealed, and some people will soon be told they won't have to abandon their properties.

Quake wage subsidies wind down from tomorrow

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From tomorrow, the Government is winding down the subsidy that allows earthquake-damaged businesses in Canterbury to keep paying their workers' wages.

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.

Local heroes acknowledged in Kaiapoi

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Several earthquake volunteers, including those who helped deliver more than 400 tonnes of food to hard hit suburbs, have been recognised at a ceremony in the Canterbury town of Kaiapoi.

Student Volunteer Army organisers to help Japan

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Two students who helped organize the 10,000 strong student volunteer army during the Christchurch earthquake are going to Japan to help students there mobilize an army of their own.

Southern Story for 21 April 2011 - Sydenham Shops

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The Christchurch suburb of Sydenham was badly affected by the first earthquake in September and February's quake has struck another blow to the local retail sector. But as Katy Gosset has found, shop owners say they're confident they can rebuild.

23 job losses as Nelson rest home closes

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Elderly and ill people evacuated from Christchurch to Nelson after the February earthquake are having to move for a second time, following the sudden closure of a rest home in Nelson.

All Blacks meet families of those killed in the Chch quake

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The All Blacks have met with the families of those killed in the February earthquake, as part of their three day visit to Christchurch.

Reaction to press conference

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The Canterbury Communities' Earthquake Recovery Network or CanCERN represents dozens of residents' associations and community groups. Tom McBrearty is chairman, whose own house has been badly affected.

Anna Kijanowska

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Polish pianist in NZ for the Christchurch Polish Association's earthquake fundraising concert this Saturday.

Third Canterbury council in insurance strife

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The Christchurch city and Waimakariri District councils have from today got no insurance cover for future earthquakes after their existing policies expired at 4pm.

Focus on Politics for 1 July 2011

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It's no longer politics as usual in Christchurch following a series of devastating earthquakes. Not everyone in the city and its surrounding areas is happy with last week's offer to buy out those households on land which has suffered the worst damage. Our political editor Brent Edwards investigates.

Earthquakes force Govt to look more closely at infrastructure.

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The Canterbury earthquakes have forced the Government to look more closely at the strength of the country's transport, water, sewerage, energy and communication networks.

Government moves to sure-up the country's infrastructure

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More now on the the Government's move to sure-up the country's transport, water, sewerage, energy and communication networks in the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Govt waiting for commission before national survey.

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The Education Minister is waiting for the Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission to report back before considering a national survey of all school buildings in the country.

Fire Service honours teams for actions after February quake

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The Fire Service is recognising fire crews who responded to the February earthquake at an event this evening in Christchurch.

Christchurch quake has changed private school bastion for ever

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Private schools in Christchurch have asked the government for help as they try to cope in the aftermath of February's earthquake.

Union plans legal action against Earthquake Commission

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Contractors in Christchurch are due to file legal action against the Earthquake Commission tomorrow, because of thousands of dollars worth of unpaid invoices.

Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 7 July 2011

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Regional civil defence says listen to national centre, not pacific; Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre - "warning" too confusing; Union plans legal action against Earthquake Commission; Auckland DHB avoids possible legal action over smoking complaint; 7.6 quake triggered near Kermadec Islands; NIWA says National Oceans Strategy urgently needed; and 27 Christchurch bakers lose their jobs.

Quake hearing told building in use despite yellow placard

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A property manager has been questioned at the Royal Commission investigating the Canterbury earthquakes about why he didn't tell tenants the building they worked in was unsafe.

Man was killed by a falling concrete wall

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The Royal Commission investigating the Canterbury earthquakes has heard that the premises where a man was killed by a falling concrete wall was not inspected by structural engineers between the September and February quakes.

Survey shows most sectors in Chch have laid off staff

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The most comprehensive survey carried out so far of Canterbury businesses following the earthquakes, has found the majority of sectors have had to lay off workers.

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.

Quake-hit Christchurch Residents having to return home

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Some Canterbury residents are returning to homes damaged in last year's 7.1 earthquake, because they can't afford to live anywhere else.

Earthquake News Bulletin

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News breaks of an earthquake causing large amounts of damage in Canterbury.

Christchurch Earthquake - John Mitchell

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John Mitchell is the head of Civil Defence.

Christchurch Earthquake - Barry Corbett

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Barry Corbett, a Christchurch City Councillor is at the Christchurch Art Gallery which is being set up as a Civil Defence Centre.