Social impact of Chch quakes similar to Hurricane Katrina

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Canterbury's health officials say an increase in binge drinking, not taking medicines, and domestic violence are signs of the ongoing effect of the region's earthquakes.

A doctor's bravery during the February quake is recognised

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The doctor who is about to receive a bravery award for his work during Christchurch's February earthquake, says the images from that day are still with him.

Commission witnesses questioned about Cashel Street building

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Witnesses before the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission have been questioned about why a building known to be earthquake prone was allowed to reopen, despite several red flags.

Christchurch businesses beaten but unbowed one year on

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We are here broadcasting from Christchurch, as the city remembers the devastating earthquake that claimed 185 lives, and forever changed the city for those who survived.

Trapped

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Martin van Beynen is an award-winning journalist with the Christchurch newspaper The Press. His book, 'Trapped: Remarkable Stories of Survival from the 2011 Canterbury Earthquake' documents the experiences of 23 survivors.

Carpenter Chris Nutfield recieves bravery award

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Christchurch carpenter Chris Nutfield rescued three women from the collapsed PGC building. He's one of the many to receive a bravery and heroism award one year after the February 2011 earthquake.

Councillor says Wellington quake report highlights problems

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A new report says a major earthquake in Wellington would leave a bill of nearly 40 billion dollars, almost twice as much as that of the Canterbury quakes.

Engineers defend expertise at Earthquake Commission

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Two engineers who prepared a critical report on the CTV building spent much of the day yesterday defending their expertise and credentials at the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission.

Key witness in CTV Building collapse refuses to give evidence

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The man in charge of the construction of the Canterbury Television Building is continuing to refuse to give evidence at the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission

Families reflect on first week of evidence about CTV collapse

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The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission hearing into the collapse of the Canterbury Television Building has ended for the week after four days of compelling evidence.

Head of firm that designed CTV building accepts responsiblity

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The head of the structural engineering firm that supervised the design of the Canterbury Television building appeared yesterday at the Royal Commission into the Canterbury Earthquakes.

Vertical shaking from February earthquake not unique

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An earthquake engineer has told the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission that the intense vertical shaking during the February 2011 earthquake wasn't unique and was similar to events overseas.

Insurers will go as fast as they can in Canterbury

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The Insurance Council says it can give Cantabrians a guarantee that insurers will go as fast as they can to settle earthquake-related claims.

CTV design company faces more criticism at Royal Commission

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An engineer who worked for the company that designed the CTV building, has criticised the attitude of his former boss at the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission.

Badly hit Sydenham aims to become revitalised quarter

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One of the Christchurch suburbs badly hit in the Canterbury earthquakes is being rebranded as the Sydenham Quarter - a future haven for artists, artisans and industrialists alike.

Bereaved husband rejects CTV designer's apology

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For the first time Alan Reay, whose firm designed the collapsed CTV building, has apologised to the families of the 115 people killed in the Christchurch earthquake 18 months ago.

Frustration at lack of answers on foundations

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Some Christchurch residents are frustrated at the time it's taking to work out what sort of foundations their homes will require when earthquake repairs are carried out.

CERA says new labelling needed for building safety

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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority says the language describing building safety is unhelpful and is worrying people needlessly. The Authority's CEO, Roger Sutton, joins the programme.

Chch Cathedral should be rebuilt says visiting expert

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An international expert in earthquake recovery who's touring New Zealand says it's inconceivable to think that a building as magnificent as Christchurch Cathedral won't be rebuilt.

Christchurch people gather to protest earthquake response

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Several hundred people gathered in central Christchurch yesterday to voice their anger at a growing list of complaints about local and central government's response to the earthquake.

Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by James Thompson, 6 Sept…

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Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by James Thompson, 6 September 2010.

Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011 …

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Photo of damage of Aoraki Building taken by Marcus Langman, 10 March 2011.

Life in Vacant Spaces HQ Photograph 4

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A photograph of volunteers constructing the Life in Vacant Spaces headquarters.

Elizabeth Ackermann Photograph 318

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A photograph of a sign in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The sign displays information about the 23 December 2011 earthquake.

Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 Septemb…

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Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.

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The shadow mural painted by Jeremy Sauzier on the side of the building facing Gap Filler's Dance-O-Mat.

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A photograph of a city centre map attached to a cordon fence. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Crowne Plaza Hotel, corner Kilmore and Victoria Streets. Demolition".

Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 Septemb…

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Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.

Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 Septemb…

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Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.

Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 Septemb…

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Photo of earthquake damage in Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.