Protest march against Christchurch school changes

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A rowdy protest was held in Christchurch yesterday over the Government's plan to revamp education in the earthquake-hit city.

Hunt for Christchurch rebuild workers in Wellington

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Christchurch employers have been in Wellington today signing up tradespeople to help rebuild the earthquake damaged city.

EQC set to help Christchurch plumber sort unpaid bills

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A Christchurch plumber owed tens of thousands of dollars by the Earthquake Commission says the EQC has appointed a case manager to sort out the money it owes him.

Dispute over EQC payments

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Some Christchurch drainlayers repairing damage from the Canterbury Earthquake say there are delays and confusion in getting repayments from the earthquake commission.

Another Christchurch hotel will be pulled down

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Another landmark hotel in Christchurch has been condemned because of earthquake damage.

International research sheds new light on Christchurch quake

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International research has shed new light on why the February earthquake in Christchurch was so damaging.

Silence observed around New Zealand

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While thousands gathered in Christchurch, the first anniversary of the earthquake has also been marked by hundreds of people around the rest of the country.

Govt invests $59 million in "blue skies" research

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Does religion make you less scared of death, what can liquefaction in Christchurch tell us about earthquakes, and can autism be treated with zinc?

Fairfax Media Image: Olivia Hemus 2010:09:24 17:09:41

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together launch at Publicis Mojo. Nathan King, Ray Columbus, PM John Key, Jordan Luck and Jason Kerrison".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:10:23 09:01:37

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. From left: Jason Kerrison, Jordan Luck and Ray Colombus".

Fairfax Media Image: Martin Hunter 2010:10:23 19:05:23

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Jordan Luck and Ray Columbus sing the last song during the Band Together concert for Canterbury at Hagley Park".

Fairfax Media Image: Martin Hunter 2010:10:23 19:03:15

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Jordan Luck and Ray Columbus sing the last song during the Band Together concert for Canterbury in Hagley Park".

Fairfax Media Image: Phil Doyle 2010:09:24 18:29:17

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together for Canterbury. Artists Nathan King, Ray Columbus, Jordan Luck and Jason Kerrison with John Key. At Mojo, Parnell, Auckland".

Fairfax Media Image: Phil Doyle 2010:09:24 18:34:40

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together for Canterbury. Artists Nathan King, Ray Columbus, Jordan Luck and Jason Kerrison with John Key. At Mojo, Parnell, Auckland".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:10:23 09:02:50

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Jordan Luck (left) and Ray Colombus (middle) lead the artists at the finale".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:10:23 09:02:33

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Band Together concert in Hagley Park for earthquake relief. Jordan Luck (left) and Ray Colombus (middle) lead the artists at the finale".

Plan to 'Green the Rubble' launches in Christchurch

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Christchurch businesses, councils, MPs and individuals have banded together to turn the rubble of the Canterbury earthquake green.

Marlborough Express Image: Sophie Preece 2010:09:05 14:25:43

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Red Cross workers from Blenheim prepare to leave for Christchurch earthquake zone. (L to R) Team leader Ben McKinnon, Ray Waters, and Brad Hewer".

Christchurch's White Lights of Hope

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Seen from Cambridge Terrace, the 'White Lights of Hope' spotlights shine into the sky behind a crane and damaged buildings on Oxford Terrace.

Fairfax Video, March 2012 (6)

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A video of an interview with Bruce Greenhalgh about the experiences of Smiths Sports Shoes after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. The business had to move from Moorhouse Avenue after the 4 September 2010 earthquake to Montreal Street. The 22 February 2011 earthquake then damaged their building on Montreal Street, forcing them to move again.

The Panel with Stephen Franks and Lisa Scott (Part 1)

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Billy Kristian of The Invaders shares his memories of Ray Columbus who has died at the age of 74. Islay Marsden of the University of Canterbury discusses what clearing rocks and silt from quake-induced landslides will do to the coastal environment. Kevin Furlong of Penn State University discusses the connection between the earthquakes and various faultline systems.

The Crowd Awaits

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People stand beside the cordon fence on the Worcester Street bridge. The photographer comments, "This was some of the many people waiting for the White Lights of Hope to be turned on, but when they were we hardly noticed. Sadly it was a big disappointment".

Timaru Herald Image: Oisin Duke 2010:09:04 15:03:52

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage to St. Mary's Anglican Church Timaru resulting from 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake centred near Darfield. (L to R on ground): Archdeacon Andrew Starky; Vicar Indrea Alexander and Concillor Ray Bennett watch as Craig Perkins and Kevin Deam are hoisted by crane to remove damaged spires from the church tower. (L to R): Builder Kevin Deam and St. Mary's parishioner Craig Perkins inspect a damaged spire on the church tower".