John Key faces further questions

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The prime minister, John Key, has faced further questions about allegations of an Israeli spy ring operating in Christchurch at the time of the February earthquake.

West face of Warners Hotel

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A colour photograph of Warners Hotel following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. While the external damage does not appear extensive, the building has since been demolished.

Govt may face higher costs to strengthen infrastructure

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government seems likely to face higher costs as it looks to strengthen the country's infrastructure in the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes.

EQC expected to face tough questions in performance review

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Commission is expected to face tough questioning when its handling of the Canterbury Earthquakes is reviewed early next year.

GNS faces tough questions at Royal Commission hearing

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Scientists from GNS Science have faced tough criticism at the Royal Commission into the Canterbury earthquakes, being accused of funneling resources into the wrong areas and giving vague advice on earthquake risks.

Winter, Mark, 1958- :One of the many faces of mother nature. 15 June 2011

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Text reads 'One of the many faces of Mother Nature' and the cartoon shows a moon with a seismic graph across it that has taken on the shape of a face. A second version does not have the moon and a third version has the face say 'I have a few faults'. Context - The Christchurch earthquakes. Three versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).

Chch churches face tough decisions over rebuilding

Audio, Radio New Zealand

As part of the future of Christchurch it is expected a third of all Catholic and almost half of all Presbyterian churches damaged in Christchurch's February earthquake might not be rebuilt.

Canterbury recovery commission chair faces new challenge

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The chairman of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission, Murray Sherwin, joins us for the morning in our Wellington studio.

Some small businesses back but face struggle

Audio, Radio New Zealand

As businesses in Christchurch start to think about what, if any, help they can expect from the government following Tuesday's devastating earthquake, some small businesses around the city are starting to reopen.

Christchurch contractors face financial pressure from EQC

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Many Christchurch trades people are refusing to carry out quake repairs unless the homeowner agrees to pay the bill, saying it takes too long to get the money out of the Earthquake Commission. Some contractors say they still haven't been paid for jobs done after the quake in September and the amount of debt some businesses are carrying are putting them in jeopardy.

Catholic community faces tough decision over Cathedral

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Catholic basilica in Christchurch was further damaged in Monday's earthquake making its demolition all but inevitable.

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Large cracks in the cliff-face in Sumner.

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Cracking and fallen rocks on the Redcliffs cliff face.

Rental costs face thousands forced out by quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The thousands of Christchurch residents expected to be forced into temporary Government-supplied accommodation by earthquake damage will be required to pay rent.

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Cracking and fallen rocks on the cliff face above Peacock's Gallop.

WEMO ERT Set 3 - February 2011 - Photograph 134

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A photograph of a member of the Wellington Emergency Management Office standing on Gloucester Street, outside the Canterbury Provincial Chambers Buildings. The team member is wearing a hard hat, protective glasses, and a face mask.

WEMO ERT Set 1 - March 2011 - Photograph 34

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A photograph of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team standing in a car park on Lichfield Street. The team are wearing face and gas masks, hard hats, safety glasses, knee pads, and rubber gloves. In the background are several earthquake-damaged buildings.

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A photograph of a collapsed cliff face. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Lyttelton Port".

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A photograph of a collapsed cliff face. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Lyttelton Port".

Fairfax Video, September 2011 (3)

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A video of an interview with Doreen Tomlin, mother of Shane Tomlin, about the Coroner's Inquest into the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Shane Tomlin became the face of the earthquake when a photographer captured an image of his dust-covered face as he was pulled from the Trocadero Bakery in Cashel Mall. Tomlin's family did not discover that he had died until four days later.

SPCA Canterbury Photograph 25

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A photograph of members of Massey University's Veterinary Emergency Response Team (VERT) working in the central city red zone after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. VERT travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake in order to assist with caring for animals. Each member is wearing a hard hat, face masks, and a head lamp.

Homeowners unhappy about Government payout scheme

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Homeowners in Christchurch have told earthquake authorities they face heavy losses under the Government's property payout scheme.

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Residents and workers preparing for cleanup. Some are wearing face masks to protect themselves from the dust from liquefaction silt.

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Residents and workers preparing for cleanup. Some are wearing face masks to protect themselves from the dust from liquefaction silt.

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Residents and workers preparing for cleanup. Some are wearing face masks to protect themselves from the dust from liquefaction silt.

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Cracked and shattered rocks in the cliff-face at Sumner. The photographer comments "Rocks broken on June 13".

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The west face of the damaged ChristChurch Cathedral. Steel bracing supports the wall where the Rose Window has collapsed.

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A view of Scarborough Hill from Sumner Beach. Freshly exposed cliff-face can be seen where part of the cliff collapsed.

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A photograph of rocks fallen from a cliff face. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Redcliffs and Sumner".

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A photograph of rocks fallen from a cliff face. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Redcliffs and Sumner".