Scholars call on Govt to rethink Canterbury earthquake law
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A group of legal scholars says the Government has set a dangerous precedent with its law to assist recovery from the Christchurch earthquake.
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Jobs on the line at Canterbury University
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The University of Canterbury has put one-hundred-and-fifty jobs on the line as it tries to recover from the Christchurch earthquakes.
Earthquake Recovery Authority - manager of demolitions
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Warwick Isaacs, the manager of demolitions for the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority was in the red zone when the magnitude 6 quake struck.
Midday News for 14 June 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Thousands in Christchurch still without power and water supply after yesterday's earthquakes and the government will soon decide which suburbs must be abandoned.
Our Changing World - Earthquake Data
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Using mini-seismometers which connect to home computers by a USB connection, volunteers in Christchurch are collecting a huge amount of earthquake data.
Midday News for 18 May 2012
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In today's news, the last two former directors of Bridgecorp are sentenced, and details on the fate of more Christchurch earthquake damaged land.
Chapter and Verse - Ruth Todd
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Ruth Todd is a stalwart of the Christchurch Writers and Readers Festival - which returns after a four year hiatus due to the earthquakes.
EQC knew wall was unsafe before it collapsed killing two
Audio, Radio New Zealand
It's been revealed that the Earthquake Commission knew a wall which crushed two people in Christchurch's February earthquake was at risk of collapsing.
Final unidentified victims of earthquake to be interred
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The unidentified remains of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake will finally be interred just before the first anniversary of the February quake.
Springsteen for quake anniversary concert
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Bruce Springsteen has announced dates for a New Zealand tour including a concert in Christchurch for the anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake.
CCC's bill to settle insurance claim $9M and climbing
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Official figures show the Christchurch City Council's legal bill to settle its earthquake insurance claims is sitting at nine million dollars, and climbing.
Justice for CTV families
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The families of those who died in the CTV building collapse in Christchurch's 2011 earthquake say they will continue to fight for justice.
Tower upbeat about future performance
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Insurance company, Tower, says it's started the year on a positive note despite bad weather and lingering complex claims from the Christchurch earthquakes.
Southern Response quake claimants close to settling
Audio, Radio New Zealand
It is understood 26 Christchurch earthquake claimants who took class actiona against Southern Response are close to reaching an out of court settlement.
Cathedral Square's first dawn service since 2010
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Earlier this morning Christchurch's Cathedral Square saw its first dawn service since the earthquake in 2011. The city's Mayor Phil Mauger was there.
A decade fostering start-ups & entrepreneurs
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Marian Johnson has spent years helping build businesses out of the rubble following Christchurch's earthquakes as Chief Executive of the Ministry of Awesome.
Chch rebuild offers training opportunity for Pasifika peoples
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Six years after Christchurch's destructive 6.3 magnitude earthquake the rebuild programme is now being used to provide training for workers from the region.
Cathedral Square rebuild stalls
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More than four years after the February 2011 earthquake devastated Christchurch's city centre, the rebuild in and around the iconic Cathedral Square has stalled.
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.
Labour's Lianne Dalziel announces she will run for mayoralty
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The fight to become the next mayor of Christchurch stepped up today with Labour Party's earthquake spokesperson, Lianne Dalziel, announcing she wants the job.
Brownlee to meet with Chch mayor over consenting today
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The Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee says it would be an absolute disaster for Christchurch, if the City Council stopped issuing building consents next week.
Construction company disputes others are being exploited
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A Christchurch construction firm says businesses who are complaining about losing money on earthquake repair jobs should work more closely with their project managers.
Inquest hears area commander missing in action
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The CTV inquest has been told the most senior fire fighter on duty on the day of the Christchurch earthquake was missing in action.
Govt announces 40 new houses for Chch
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A Government report into the depth of the housing shortage in Christchurch shows the number of rental properties has almost halved since the earthquakes.
Government poised to reveal decision for quake suburbs
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The Prime Minister and the Earthquake Recovery Minister are poised to announce decisions on the fate of homes on quake damaged land in Christchurch.
Earthquake Minister outlines Govt payout
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More on our top story now where the Government is offering to buy five thousand of the most badly quake damaged homes in Christchurch.
Charles Drennan
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Parish priest of St Anne's Woolston, Christchurch, and Administrator of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament which was partially destroyed during the February earthquake.
Philippines follows Chinese in call for extra compensation
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The Philippines government is asking for extra compensation for its citizens killed in the Christchurch earthquake, a similar plea is being made by China.
UK rugby fans stay positive about uncertainty over Cup
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In the UK, fans and travel agents are staying positive about any changes to the Rugby World Cup schedule forced by the Christchurch earthquake.
Key rules out extra compensation for China quake victims
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The Government's ruled out extra money for families of Chinese victims of the Christchurch earthquake while Chinese authorities continue to push for special consideration.