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Morning Report for Wednesday 2 March 2011
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The Wizard of Christchurch is back in town
8:58 AM.The Wizard of Christchurch has returned to his devastated city. Audio
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Locals start laundry service to help quake-affected families
8:55 AM.And with all the dust and sludge in Christchurch, one of the pressing needs for many families is doing the washing. Audio
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Petrol price rise disappoints Farmy Army
8:51 AM.Petrol and diesel price hikes have disappointed some of those on the frontline of the Christchurch earthquake clean-up. Audio
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Elderly find it difficult to come to terms with quake
8:49 AM.The elderly are finding it difficult to come to terms with the Christchurch earthquake and its aftermath. Audio
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Public information update
8:44 AM.Public information update. Audio
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Publisher still hoping for Whitcoulls sale
8:41 AM.A major publisher says the industry is still hoping that the failed bookchain Whitcoulls can be sold as a going concern. Audio
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Sports News for 2 March 2011
8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Are Wellington and Gisborne ready for a big earthquake?
8:26 AM.The devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquake has other cities reviewing how well they are prepared for a similar shake. Audio
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Businesses scramble for Christchurch premises
8:22 AM.Businesses forced out of the ruined centre of Christchurch are scrambling for space in the suburbs. Audio
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Searchers continue to stabilise Grand Chancellor Hotel
8:18 AM.One of the most pressing and so far unresolved issues facing both searchers and engineers is the fate of the 26-storey Grand Chancellor Hotel. Audio
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Researchers begin to analyse effects of quake
8:17 AM.Some parts of central Christchurch may have been hit by rogue seismic energy during last week's earthquake, amplifying the level of destruction. Audio
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Are Wellington and Gisborne ready for a big quake?
8:17 AM.The devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquake has other cities reviewing how well they are prepared for a similar shake. Audio
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Department setting up investigation into building collapses
8:10 AM.The Department of Building and Housing will launch an investigation into the collapse of two major buildings in the Christchurch quake. Audio
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Court to deliberate in row over Auckland's Maori board
7:57 AM.The independent board set up to represent Maori in Auckland is asking a High Court judge to settle its disagreement with the Auckland Council over funding and powers. Audio
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Gaddafi loyalists attack doctors and patients
7:51 AM.One of those cities is Benghazi from where the Guardian's Martin Chulov joins us. Audio
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Sports News for 2 March 2011
7:47 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Parts of Bexley feel neglected by quake authorities
7:42 AM.Our reporter Natalie Mankelow is at Birch Street in the suburb of Bexley - the residents there say they have yet to see any official help at all - not from civil defence, nor the Red Cross or the… Read more Audio
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Red Cross to decide today how to dole out donations
7:38 AM.The Red Cross is deciding today how it will allocate the millions of dollars that it has raised in its appeal following last week's earthquake. Audio
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Our political editor discusses latest political row
7:29 AM.We did invite the Prime Minister John Key on to the programme this morning, but he declined. Audio
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Opposition warn National not to rush through policies
7:26 AM.The declaration by the Finance Minister that all spending is now under review has prompted warnings that the Christchurch earthquake should not be used to push through unpopular policies. Audio
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Police discuss latest in Christchurch recovery operations
7:22 AM.Within the last hour and a half, a number of bodies have been located at the Pyne Gould site. Audio
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Storm winds cause dust misery in Christchurch
7:19 AM.The wind is picking up in Christchurch, causing concern about dust storms being blown up from earthquake debris and silt. Audio
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Council building chief outlines stickering process
7:13 AM.The collapsed PGC and CTV buildings in the Christchurch CBD were both"green stickered"by city council inspectors following the earthquake in September last year. Audio
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Building officials to investigate how buildings fell
7:09 AM.Officials say they are setting up an investigation into the collapse of the CTV and PGC buildings in the Canterbury quake but insist it's not about allocating blame. Audio
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Morning Business for 2 March 2011
6:53 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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More stories of near-misses emerge from last week's quake
6:46 AM.Stories of near-misses are emerging from last week's earthquake. Audio
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Stabilising Grand Chancellor Hotel could take three weeks
6:43 AM.Work to stabilise the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Christchurch has entered its second day, but engineers say it could be three weeks before the building is stable. Audio
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Banks urge Christchurch customers to seek help
6:40 AM.Banks are urging Christchurch residents experiencing financial hardship following last week's earthquake to approach them for help. Audio
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Christchurch inches towards normality but long haul ahead
6:36 AM.Households in Christchurch are being warned many face a long wait before essential services are restored following last week's earthquake. Audio
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Civil defence latest
6:28 AM.Latest civil defence updates and info. Audio
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Maintaining portable toilets one of many difficult jobs
6:19 AM.One of the least attractive jobs in the post-quake clean up must be maintaining the city's hundreds of portable toilets. Audio
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Rules may be stopping future proofing of power lines
6:16 AM.Electricity experts fear rules designed to stop profiteering by electric lines companies could prevent them upgrading their networks to a level that would ensure the loss of power experienced last… Read more Audio
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Pacific communities rally to help each other in Christchurch
6:13 AM.Pacific communities are rallying around each other in the wake of last week's Christchurch earthquake. Audio
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Roading contractor start repairing Christchurch streets
6:11 AM.Roading contractors are already repairing many Christchurch streets damaged by last week's earthquake. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 2 March 2011
6:00 AM.Building officials to investigate how buildings fell; council building chief outlines stickering process; storm winds cause dust misery in Christchurch; Police discuss latest in Christchurch recovery… Read more Audio