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Christchurch rocked by heavy metal band Metallica

Audio, Radio New Zealand

After a shaky few weeks in Canterbury thousands of earthquake survivors have been rocked again, this time by heavy metal greats, Metallica.

Quake-hit state house tenant withholds rent

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A state house tenant in the Christchurch suburb of Avonside is withholding her rent, saying Housing New Zealand has left her in the lurch following the big earthquake.

Rural Recovery - A Quake Aftermath

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Cosmo Kentish-Barnes finds out how the rural recovery is going near the epicentre of the Canterbury Earthquake that shook the province in the early hours of September 4th.

The Bishop of Christchurch has asked parishioners to think about the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Bishop Victoria Matthews is appealing to Canterbury Anglicans to give at least $100,000 for quake relief in Haiti.

Chris Doig

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Southern Opera Charitable Trust's director discusses the impact of the earthquake on Christchurch's arts community.

Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 28 September 2010

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Child Youth and Family admits mistakes, 1223 workers to join Auckland unemployed, Man pleads guilty to Raymond Piper's death, Phoenix squares bill for unpaid ACC levies, Parker accused of avoiding debates for political reasons, Scholars call on Govt to rethink Canterbury earthquake law.

Portaloos pose problem for quake-struck residents

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch City Council has shipped in an extra 200 hundred portable toilets to help those suburbs worst hit by the earthquake.

Waimakariri residents face major rates rises

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The earthquake in Canterbury is likely to result in rate rises.

Tonga hopes to raise one million for Chch

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The organisers of Tonga's Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Fund hope to raise one million dollars by the end of tommorrow's two hour Radiothon which finishes at 1pm.

Almost four weeks after quake, Kaiapoi still struggling

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In its latest update, the Earthquake Commission says it will have to manage repairs to 50-thousand homes moderately or seriously damaged by the Canterbury earthquake four weeks ago.

The Christchurch Arts Centre after the quake

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While it's going to take several years and millions of dollars to repair earthquake damage, the Christchurch Arts Centre can count its lucky stars and look ahead to making the historic building better and stronger.

Kiwi egg hatches despite being rocked in Canterbury quake

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A kiwi chick hatched at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch had a shaky start to life after being rocked about in an incubator during the 7.1 earthquake nearly three weeks ago.

Psychologist warns patients off seeking quake anxiety advice

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Aftershocks continue to rattle Christchurch following last week's earthquake.

Labour says government should keep open mind on EQC

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Labour is calling for the Government to rethink how the Earthquake Commission insures homeowners, in the aftermath of the disaster in Canterbury.

Another large aftershock rattles Canterbury

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Canterbury has been hit by a large aftershock, a month to the day since a seven point one magnitude earthquake rocked the region.

Large aftershock shakes Canterbury

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Canterbury was hit last night by a large aftershock, a month to the day since a seven point one magnitude earthquake struck the region.

Subsidy not enough to keep staff after earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Canterbury business owners say their employee's jobs are still in serious jeopardy, despite the Government extending its wage subsidy for another month.

Residents of hard hit quake street calling for firmer timeline

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Residents in one of the streets worst affected by the Canterbury earthquake say they're still in the dark about their future.

Community law centre expecting flood of quake cases

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch's community law centre is expecting many cases to be lodged as people struggle to cope with the effects of the Canterbury earthquake.

Scientists gathering massive amounts of quake data

Audio, Radio New Zealand

As aftershocks from Canterbury's 7-point-one magnitude earthquake continue, scientists are gathering massive amounts of scientific data and personal accounts.

Hundreds of Canterbury Businesses face closure

Audio, Radio New Zealand

There are fears more than a hundred businesses, particulary in the retailing and restaurant sectors, will have to close their doors as a result of the physical and economic damage caused by the earthquake.

Insurance trips up earthquake-struck businesses

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Many small businesses in Canterbury are struggling to stay afloat after the earthquake and an insurance and risk management consultant, John Sloan, says one problem is the long wait to get insurance money.

Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee on Quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government responded to Canterbury's plight by putting through Parliament emergency legislation to give special powers to the Earthquake Recovery Minister to deal with the effects of the quake.

Urbanist - Tommy Honey

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Tommy discusses future building procedures in response to the Christchurch earthquake.

Earthquake Commission to seek international help

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It's just over three weeks since a magnitude seven-point-one earthquake struck Canterbury, damaging infrastructure and destroying homes and businesses and the Earthquake Commission has already received over 75-thousand claims.

He Rourou for 8 October 2010

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The earthquake may have rattled the Canterbury province but it certainly didn't affect the local representative at the national secondary school Maori speech competitions. In He Rourou, we hear the impromptu speech by Satrianni Reihana, she chose to talk about extolling one's own virtue.