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Earthquake engineers at the University of Canterbury are world-leaders in designing buildings that will be better able to withstand earthquake shaking.
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Disaster law
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University of Canterbury's John Hopkins and Toni Collins explain disaster law and shortcomings in NZ's legal system highlighted by the Canterbury earthquakes.
Iconic Christchurch clocktower restored
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An historic Christchurch clock tower damaged in the earthquakes was unveiled today, after undergoing more than eight hundred thousand dollars of repairs.
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.
Christchurch earthquake one of most momentous NZ stories
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And when the devastating 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch, people turned to Radio New Zealand for news.
Midday News for 7 March 2018
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The State Services Commission is investigating Canterbury earthquake insurer Southern Response. A new pharmacy council ethics code has upset doctors.
Evening Business for 21 April 2011
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Consumer confidence has stabilised after falling to a two year low in March, following the Christchurch earthquake.
EQC accused of manipulating its customer satisfaction survey
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A former Earthquake Commission assessor is accusing the agency of manipulating its customer satisfaction survey in Christchurch.
Economic recovery programme launched
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An economic recovery programme for Christchurch - including multi-billion dollar investments - has been announced by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister.
Bev Salter - Sumner-Redcliffs RSA
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President of Sumner-Redcliffs RSA, which was destroyed in the Christchurch earthquake, talks about their plans for Anzac Day.
Ellerslie opening
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Organisers of the Ellerslie Flower Show are hoping visitor numbers will be back to pre-earthquake highs, when it opens in Christchurch tomorrow.
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.
Big aftershock wakes up Christchurch
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An earthquake aftershock measuring five-point-one on the Richter Scale shook Christchurch this morning, just after six o'clock.
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.
Canterbury Earthquake - Jessica Maddock
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Radio New Zealand reporter Jessica Maddock reports from the Christchurch City Art Gallery which has been converted into a Civil Defence centre.
Canterbury Earthquake - Jim Palmer
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Jim Palmer says there is significant damage, but it is not as bad as the September 4 earthquake last year.
Canterbury Earthquake - Kelvin Scott
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Kelvin Scott is a blind musician who usually plays in the square. He chose not to go today because it was raining.
Canterbury Earthquake - David Neal
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David Neal is the Red Cross National Operations Manager and is making his way to Christchurch to coordinate efforts with his staff.
Canterbury Television's Emily Cooper
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CTV journalist Emily Cooper was out filming when the Canterbury earthquake hit. Fifteen of her colleagues are unaccounted for.
Midday News for 23 June 2011
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Some Christchurch residents will find out the fate of their properties and Wellington cracks down on earthquake prone buildings.
Boulder being auctioned for Chch appeal
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A huge boulder, being sold to raise money for the Christchurch earthquake appeal, is becoming an online auction sensation.
Pacific communities rally to help each other in Christchurch
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Pacific communities are rallying around each other in the wake of last week's Christchurch earthquake.
Biz confidence tumbles to two year low in wake of quake
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Business confidence has tumbled to a two-year low blamed mainly on the Christchurch earthquake.
Canterbury expects small enrolment loss due to quake
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The University of Canterbury estimates only a few hundred students have moved away because of last month's earthquake.
New learning hubs working in Christchurch
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A new way to get students left classroom-less by the Christchurch earthquake back into school is proving successful.
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.
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.
Canterbury's rural sector has hundreds of beds available
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Federated Farmers says it's waiting for official approval from the Earthquake Commission and other relief organisations.
$27million spent on earthquake strengthening bridges
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The transport agency says its earthquake strengthening of bridges has repaid itself in Canterbury after September's quake.
First day back for Linwood College students
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Students forced to leave Christchurch's Linwood College by February's earthquake returned to their school for the first time today.