School children return to class in Canterbury
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Thousands of school children in Canterbury went back to school today, for the first time since the earthquake nine days ago.
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Additional trauma counsellors head to Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Government is flying more than thirty counsellors into Christchurch, to help people feeling the strain of the earthquake's aftermath.
Police report sharp jump in domestic violence in Canterbury
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The police in Christchurch say reports of domestic violence have jumped by half since Saturday's destructive earthquake.
Treasury expects earthquake rebuilding to lift economic growth.
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Treasury expects rebuilding after the Canterbury earthquake will help economic growth next year and put upward pressure on inflation.
Christchurch cordon stays in place for safety reasons
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The cordon in central Christchurch that has been in place since Saturday's earthquake has not been lifted as expected.
Ten regulations passed under emergency earthquake powers
Audio, Radio New Zealand
There are 10 fresh regulations already in place under emergency powers rushed through Parliament to deal with the Canterbury earthquake.
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker re-elected
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The incumbent mayor Bob Parker has been voted back in Christchurch with support apparently gained after Canterbury's devastating earthquake.
Outdoor recreation areas around Christchurch hit by quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
While buildings and businesses bore the brunt of the Canterbury earthquake, some popular outdoor recreation places have also been hit.
Questions raised over earthquake victims insurance
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury earthquake victims say they've got new cause for anxiety - whether or not insurance companies will reinsure them.
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.
Business owners hope for answer to quake problems
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Business owners in the earthquake-stricken Christchurch suburb of Sydenham hope some of their many problems will be resolved tomorrow.
Fletchers: Canterbury repairs could take years
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Fletcher Construction says it may take years to repair an estimated 50-thousand homes in Canterbury following the September 4th earthquake.
Canterbury businesses push for cash assistance from Govt
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Businesses struggling after the Canterbury earthquake are vowing to keep up the pressure on the Government for more assistance.
Canterbury residents plan for tsunami evacuation
Audio, Radio New Zealand
It's been more than two months since New Zealand braced for a tsunami following a massive earthquake off the coast of Chile.
New Zealand Red Cross launches earthquake appeal
Audio, Radio New Zealand
There is now a single appeal fund being managed by the New Zealand Red Cross to help those affected by Canterbury's earthquake.
Cabinet to decide on govt's contribution to quake clean up
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Cabinet will today decide how the Government will contribute to the clean up in Canterbury following Saturday's massive earthquake.
Minister appointed to oversee rebuilding of Canterbury
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Government has appointed one of its most senior ministers to oversee the rebuilding of Canterbury following Saturday's 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
Owners of quake damaged heritage buildings in Chch briefed
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City Council says it needs Government money to help repair its earthquake damaged heritage and character buildings.
Cabinet set to approve emergency earthquake legislation today
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Cabinet is likely to approve emergency legislation today that will smooth the way for reconstruction efforts in Canterbury.
Bill for quake damaged roads millions of dollars
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Transport Agency says initial repairs to State Highways damaged in the Canterbury earthquake could cost up to six million dollars.
Minister of Housing asks Canterbury properties to help
Audio, Radio New Zealand
People in Canterbury who own empty houses are being urged to help put a roof over the heads of homeless earthquake victims.
Government considering new law to cover natural disasters.
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Government is considering introducing a new law to cover any natural disaster of a similar size to the Canterbury earthquake.
Buses of tourists visited damaged parts of Christchurch
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The Christchurch City Council is investigating ways to prevent buses from going through Avonside and other earthquake damaged suburbs.
Canterbury geo-tech report shows majority of land repairable
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says all but a few Cantabrians will be able to rebuild on their original properties.
University of Canterbury re-opens doors to students
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Lectures resume at the University of Canterbury this morning after being cancelled for two weeks because of the earthquake.
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.
Another large aftershock rattles Canterbury
Audio, Radio New Zealand
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.
Lyttleton's port still has damaged but waterways on mend
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch's Lyttelton Port says business has picked up about five per cent, as shops replace stock lost in the earthquake.
Quake victims should use consumer legislation to get help
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Commerce Commission says Canterbury earthquake victims, struggling with mortgage and credit card repayments, should use consumer legislation to get help.