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Philippines follows Chinese in call for extra compensation

Audio, Radio New Zealand

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.

Christchurch: return of 60-thousand quake 'refugees'

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Civil Defence says as many as sixty thousand people are expected to return to Christchurch after fleeing the city because of last month's earthquake.

Air NZ issues profit warning

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Surging oil prices and the impact of devastating earthquakes in Christchurch and Japan have prompted Air Zealand to issue a profit warning.

All Blacks to play one off test for earthquake

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The All Blacks have announced this morning that they'll play an extra test match this year, to raise money for the rebuild of Christchurch.

Quake victim hopes to leave hospital to attend service

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The memorial service for those who died in the Christchurch earthquake will take place in Hagley Park just after midday today.

Geoff Robinson checks in from Hagley Park

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Church bells will ring worldwide ring for Christchurch today as tens of thousands of people attend today's National memorial service for the victims for the Christchurch earthquake.

Christchurch spirits flagging after weeks of making do

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Most parts of Christchurch damaged by last month's 6.3 earthquake now have power and water.

AMI stadium owner may not insure pitch against further damage

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The owner of Christchurch's AMI stadium is refusing to guarantee it will insure its playing field in future, despite taking a multimillion-dollar taxpayer handout to fix earthquake damage.

Labour says govt cuts will hurt low income earners

The Prime Minister has signalled an election year austerity budget in May because of the Canterbury earthquakes. John Key says the Government needs to cut spending because of quake-related costs and a reduced tax take.

Government accused of slash and burn approach

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The Opposition is accusing the Government of a slash-and-burn approach to spending, in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake. Prime Minister John Key says he wants no new spending in this year's Budget, and admits that will mean cuts in some areas.

Reports swirl of new head of Earthquake Recovery Authority

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A senior Wellington public servant is reported to be the new head of the authority that will oversee the Canterbury earthquake recovery effort.

Insight for 27 March 2011 - Quake Health Services

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Health correspondent Karen Brown visited Christchurch Hospital a week after the disaster that resulted in patients being resuscitated by torchlight. She reviews the immediate impact of the earthquake on the region's health services, how they’re picking themselves up and what lies ahead.

Doubt in Christchurch new earthquake agency worthwhile

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Some residents in one of Christchurch's worst affected suburbs doubt a new government agency will help their earthquake recovery. An announcement about a new department is expected within days but some of those still severely affected question the setting up of a new bureaucracy.

Christchurch City Seafood Market may have to lay off staff

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Some Christchurch business owners are criticising the government for winding down the earthquake support package. The Government has extended the package, which pays employees of quake effected business a wage subsidy for two more weeks.

Christchurch businesses says roll-back of support too soon

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Some Christchurch businesses are accusing the government of winding down its earthquake assistance programme too soon.

Uncertain future for Christchurch's hospitality sector

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Among those businesses most affected by the end of the welfare scheme are cafes, restaurants and bars. 100 such businesses have closed in the central city alone because of the earthquake.

Employers and unions say too soon to trim welfare scheme

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Employers and unions in Christchurch say the Government is moving too quickly to reduce emergency welfare payments in the wake of the February earthquake.

MPs pledge no politics but cracks already showing

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MPs are pledging not to let politics get in the way of helping rebuild earthquake-devastated Christchurch.

Bob Parker looks forward to working with Earthquake Authority

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Christchurch mayor, Bob Parker joined Morning Report.

Christchurch councillor worries residents may be by-passed

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A Christchurch City Councillor is worried the wishes of local residents and the council could be by-passed once the Earthquake Recovery Authority takes over rebuilding the city.

Will Christchurch cross-party forum put politics aside?

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Working alongside the Earthquake Authority will be a cross party forum of local members of parliament.

Christchurch schools make it to Maadi Cup despite quake

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All Christchurch secondary schools involved in rowing have made it to the annual Maadi Cup regatta at Lake Karapiro in Waikato despite major setbacks caused by the February earthquake.

Missing may not be identified after quake

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The police say it may not be possible to identify the remains of 12 victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Unidentified quake victims may get Erebus-style mass grave

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The Chief Coroner says the remains of 12 victims of the Christchurch earthquake may never be identified.

Bodies of 12 quake victims remain unidentified

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The chief coroner, Judge Neil MacLean, says it may never be possible to put names to the remains of twelve victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

Hundreds of Christchurch firms expected to fail post quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Most Christchurch firms are back on their feet a month after the devastating earthquake, but it remains a difficult city to do business in.

Christchurch schools call for leeway on national standards

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Christchurch school principals say they might not be able to implement the government's national standards properly because of the February earthquake.