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.
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Emails show Worksafe not on top of asbestos until 2013
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Documents obtained by Radio New Zealand show WorkSafe New Zealand was still grappling to get on top of asbestos dangers in the Christchurch rebuild nearly two years after the February 2011 earthquake.
Rutherford's Den Restoration
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A rare glimpse of how Rutherford's Den and Christchurch's iconic Arts Centre are being restored after the earthquakes
Put this in your pipe and smoke it!
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A few weeks ago, there was an interesting interview on Radio New Zealand with historian Jock Phillips, on the history of tobacco use in New Zealand. In the interview, Jock talked about the ways in which people consumed tobacco in … Continue reading →
Coroner report into CTV collapse critical of Fire Service
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Professor Maan Alkaisi, a spokesman for the Christchurch Earthquake Families Group speaks with Geoff Robinson.
TV reviewer Lara Strongman
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Lara discusses Gaylene Preston's Hope and Wire from the perspective of a person who was in the Christchurch earthquakes.
Economic activity in Canterbury reaches a post-quake peak
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Economic activity in Canterbury reached its fastest pace in July since the 2010/2011 earthquakes.
Midday News for 14 April 2014
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Christchurch and the Solomon Islands escapes serious damage despite major earthquakes.
Law with Haydon Wilson
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Haydon Wilson of Kensington Swan discusses the ongoing legal ramifactions of the Canterbury Earthquakes, in particular the Quake Outcasts case.
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.
Earthquake Engineering
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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.
Christchurch Heritage Buildings
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Work to restore one of Christchurch's most recognisable heritage buildings can now begin with the help of a grant from the Earthquake Appeal Trust.
Lucy Daeth is part of the Alright Christchurch organisation.
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New research shows many Cantabrians are still struggling to cope with the after effects of the earthquakes.
Restoration of Christchurch Arts Centre makes progress
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Christchurch's iconic Arts Centre has been off-limits to the public since it was damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.
Christchurch flooding caused by earthquake
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Fifteen hundred people in Christchurch are without power tonight and more than a hundred homes evacuated after a 'once in a hundred year flood'.
Census confirms big changes to the Christchurch population
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Three years on from the earthquakes of 2011, Census data now confirms massive changes to the face and shape of Christchurch.
Chch insurers among world's slowest
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Three years on from the February 22nd Christchurch earthquake hundreds of businesses are still waiting for their insurance claims to be settled.
Christchurch resthome fails elderly woman with infection
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A Christchurch resthome under stress after the earthquakes is being blamed for systemic failures that ended in a frail elderly woman dying.
Council wants to use EQC money to build flood protection
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The Christchurch City Council and the Earthquake Commission are devising a wholesale solution to the city's flood protection.
Prime Minister dismisses quake recovery cuts
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Prime Minister, John Key, denies money is being held back from the Canterbury earthquake recovery to make the Government's books look better.
Law students volunteer to help homeowners battle EQC.
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Forty law students in Christchurch are volunteering their time to help local residents take the Earthquake Commission to the High Court.
Policy on asbestos still being formulated after 2 years
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Christchurch builders are worried asbestos repairs in the earthquake rebuild will continue to cause problems for years to come.
Lawyer dismisses Labour's plan for an Earthquake Court
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A Christchurch lawyer with more than 100 insurance cases before the courts is dismissing Labour's plans for a special Earthquake Court.
Govt mounts quake rebuild roadshow
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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will be travelling the length of New Zealand this week to drum up investment in the rebuild of Christchurch's city centre.
Brownlee describes mayor's speech as deeply disappointing
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has described a 'state of the city' speech by the Christchurch mayor, Lianne Dalziel, as deeply disappointing.
Midday News for 28 May 2014
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Investigations into handling of asbestos in Canterbury earthquake repairs and a man's appeared in court charged with the murder of the Auckland woman, Blessie Gotingco.
Katy Gosset
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To Canterbury now where the recent earthquakes have reignited interest in civil defence. Katy Gosset drops in on a major training exercise where there's no shortage of fresh blood.
Christchurch firefighter gets rare honour for bravery
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A Christchurch firefighter who helped amputate a man's leg to free him from earthquake wreckage has been given a rare honour for exceptional bravery.
Christchurch couple takes EQC, Southern Response to court
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A Christchurch couple fighting their insurer and the Earthquake Commission in court say accepting EQC's offer would leave them massively out of pocket.
Me Korero
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The Canterbury Women's Club had their first function since the 22nd Feburary 2011 earthquake last weekend, we speak with their president Margaret Arnald as the club celebrates it's 101st anniversary.