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Morning Report for Wednesday 23 February 2011
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A story of hope from Newcastle
8:57 AM.A story of hope, at least when it comes to the rebuilding challenge ahead, particularly of Christchurch's badly damaged Cathedral. The Australian city of Newcastle suffered a major earthquake in 1989… Read more Audio
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Update from Gael Woods in Christchurch
8:55 AM.Our reporter Gael Woods is in Christchurch. Audio
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Civil Defence Minister - John Carter
8:51 AM.The Civil Defence Minister, John Carter, is in the government's civil defence bunker in Wellington. He says cabinet will consider whether to declare a national state of emergency. Audio
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Christchurch Cathedral has suffered massive damage
8:48 AM.The Christchurch Cathedral has suffered massive damage, with its spire reduced to rubble and the roof caved in. There were visitors inside the building when the earthquake hit, and it is still unclear… Read more Audio
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Christchurch schools stay closed
8:45 AM.Christchurch's schools are closed for the forseeable future. With us is Lorraine Kerr is the President of the School Trustees Association. Audio
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Markets Update for 23 February 2011
8:43 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Domestic flights resume from Christchurch
8:40 AM.The airport was closed to passenger services yesterday following the earthquake. We're joined by the airport's chief executive, Jim Boult. Audio
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Reporter Jess Maddock is outside the CTV building
8:37 AM.Radio New Zealand reporter Jess Maddock is outside the CTV building, she joins us again. Audio
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Comments on quake from former US ambassador to Iraq
8:31 AM.High level business and political leaders from the United States were in Christchurch yesterday for a meeting with New Zealand counterparts. Audio
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Update on phonelines and internet services in Christchurch
8:26 AM.A Vodafone spokesperson said yesterday eight of its cellphone towers had been toppled, Telecom has lost fewer. Telecom's Ian Bonnar is on the line. Audio
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Survivor says 'It was absolutely terrifying'
8:24 AM.A Wanaka woman Daille Rogers was staying in a hotel in the Christchurch city centre when the quake hit. She told our reporter Lorna Perry it was absolutely terrifying. Audio
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Head of news Don Rood is in Christchurch
8:20 AM.Radio New Zealand's own head of news Don Rood is in Christchurch. Audio
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Latest on the St John recovery effort
8:16 AM.In the two hours following the earthquake, the St John Ambulance service in Christchurch took more than 353 calls. That compares to just 250 calls it usually receives during a standard 24-hour period… Read more Audio
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Urban search and rescue teams in action
8:11 AM.Teams from Urban Search and Rescue have been working through the night looking for those trapped survivors. Paul Burns is the task force leader of Urban Search and Rescue, at its base of operations in… Read more Audio
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Lyttleton hardest hit by the quake
7:56 AM.The 6-point-3 magnitude quake was situated close to Lyttleton, causing major damage at the seaside town. Mark Buckley, is the chief fire officer in Lyttleton and joins us. Audio
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Numerous stories - some of survival
7:52 AM.Numerous stories, some of survival, others more tragic are emerging in the aftermath of the quake. One of those caught was Tom Brittenden, who was working at Cashel Mall at the time. Audio
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Seismologist explains Christchurch aftershock
7:46 AM.Seismologists say that Christchurch could experience several more large aftershocks following the 6-point-3 magnitude shake yesterday. Audio
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Mayor of Christchurch Bob Parker
7:40 AM.Christchurch is a broken city this morning, and counting the mounting toll on people and buildings from the 6.3 Richter scale quake that struck at lunchtime yesterday. Audio
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PM says Cabinet will consider declaring national emergency
7:29 AM.After an emergency cabinet meeting yesterday, the Prime Minister flew to Christchurch to view the aftermath of the quake first hand. Audio
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Reporter Jessica Maddock is watching CTV building SAR effort
7:26 AM.Our reporter Jessica Maddock is at the CTV building and is watching the ongoing search and rescue efforts there. Audio
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Christchurch hospital busy but coping
7:20 AM.The emergency department at Christchurch Hospital is extremely busy with many seriously injured people. Audio
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Fire Service updates on Christchurch rescue operations
7:15 AM.We're joined by the Fire Service's head of special operations, Jim Stewart Black. Audio
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Christchurch Police nightshift commander
7:10 AM.Superintendent Russell Gibson was the Christchurch Police nightshift commander last night we spoke to him just after 6am this morning. Audio
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Morning Business News for 23 February 2011
6:58 AM.News from the business sector. Audio
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Editor Don Rood in central Christchurch
6:55 AM.Our RNZ editor Don Rood on the phone from central Chirstchurch. Audio
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Residents open homes to those in need
6:51 AM.Almost a thousand people slept last night in three welfare centres set up in Christchurch. Audio
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Christchurch power outage
6:48 AM.Power was cut to large swathes of Christchurch and parts of rural Canterbury by the quake. The lines company Orion says it has already got more than half the city back on line, and is working on the… Read more Audio
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Reporter Gael Woods is at the Art Centre in Christchurch
6:43 AM.Our reporter Gael Woods is at the Art Centre in Christchurch. Audio
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Hundreds of military personnel help out in Christchurch
6:40 AM.Hundreds of military personnel are in Christchurch's city centre providing first aid, search and rescue assistance and security. Audio
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Rob Clark recounts seeing Cathedral spire fall
6:27 AM.Rob Clark was in a six storey building on Cashell street when the earthquake hit. He joins us, Audio
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Reporter Jessica Maddock is at the scene of a SAR
6:24 AM.Our reporter Jessica Maddock is at the scene of a search and rescue in the downtown area. Audio
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Civil Defence briefing
6:20 AM.Our political editor Brent Edwards was at the Civil Defence briefing and is with us. Audio
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Rescue teams in Christchurch are still recovering people
6:16 AM.Civil Defence says rescue teams in Christchurch are still recovering people alive who have been trapped in buildings in the city overnight. Audio
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Police debrief on quake rescue
6:11 AM.We're joined by the nightshift commander of the Christchurch Police, Superintendent Russell Gibson. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 23 February 2011
6:00 AM.Our programme this morning is completely devoted to the aftermath of yesterday's Christchurch earthquake. Civil Defence says rescue teams in Christchurch are still recovering people alive who have… Read more Audio