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SCF charges are detailed
More details are emerging about New Zealand's biggest white-collar crime. Audio
Suppression remains but details emerge in fraud case
Details of the charges laid against five men in New Zealand's biggest ever fraud case, have been revealed in the Timaru District Court. Audio
South Canterbury Finance fraud case goes to court
The biggest fraud case in New Zealand history heads to court today, with five individuals involved with the failed South Canterbury Finance making their first appearance. Audio
Chch students defy the odds in NCEA
High School students in Christchurch have defied the odds and the ongoing disruption caused by the earthquakes and achieved better marks in last year's NCEA than students in the rest of the country. Audio
Chch students defy the odds in NCEA
High School students in Christchurch have defied the odds and the ongoing disruption caused by the earthquakes and achieved better marks in last year's NCEA than students in the rest of the country. Audio
Gerry Brownlee offside with Chch business community
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is offside with the business community in Christchurch over the decision to permanently relocate nearly 500 public servants outside of the central… Audio
New building method may make Chch rebuild cheaper
A group of Christchurch researchers say they've come up with the solution to rebuilding the city's CBD without the need for expensive foundations. Audio
Call for more median barriers to bring down road toll
The official holiday period ended just over one hour ago with at least 18 people dying on the roads compared to 12 at this time last year. Audio
Orange zoned residents worry further shakes will cause delays
Some residents in orange zoned areas in Christchurch are worried the latest series of earthquakes will further delay the decision on whether they can remain in their homes. Audio
Christchurch police may have to use pre fabs next year
The Christchurch Central Police Station could be operating out of pre fabs by early next year after the decision to abandon the 13-storey building it's called home for nearly forty years. Audio
Boxing Day spending using cards up by nearly 7%
Boxing Day spending using credit and eftpos cards is up by nearly seven percent on the same day last year. Audio
Parklans residents shaken by earthquakes
Residents in the Christchurch suburb of Parklands say their area should be made a red-zone. Audio
Aftershocks continue in Christchurch
Aftershocks have continued to rock Christchurch overnight, following two major tremors on Friday. Audio
New study confirms Christchurch rebuild will be huge task
The group charged with ensuring Canterbury attracts enough workers to complete the rebuild says a new study shows just how big that task is going to be. Audio
Red placarded white zoned properties given priority
Port Hills residents ordered to leave their homes because of the danger of rockfall have been told they will be the next to find out if their land is to be zoned red or green. Audio
Golden Bay races to clean up after floods
Tourism operators in Golden Bay are in a race against time to clean up before the peak of the holiday season, in just over a week. Audio
EQC knew wall was unsafe before it collapsed killing two
It's been revealed that the Earthquake Commission knew a wall which crushed two people in Christchurch's February earthquake was at risk of collapsing. Audio
Role of engineer in inspecting Chch building under spotlight
A structural engineer who ordered a building green stickered though he'd failed to do another thorough check on it has defended his inspections at the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission. Audio
CERA checks on welfare of red & orange zoned residents
The Earthquake Recovery Authority is knocking on the door of every red and orange zone resident in Christchurch to check on their welfare and offer them temporary accommodation if they need it. Audio
Survey shows most sectors in Chch have laid off staff
The most comprehensive survey carried out so far of Canterbury businesses following the earthquakes, has found the majority of sectors have had to lay off workers. Audio