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Midday Report for Thursday 24 February 2011
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GNS Scientists keeping an eye on the cliffs at Sumner
3:17 PM.Emergency services and scientists are keeping a close watch on the cliffs at Sumner and some residents were ordered to leave their homes because of fears the cliffs could collapse. Audio
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Utilities a concern with Water and Sanitation shaky
1:43 PM.Whether health issues become a major problem is partly dependent on getting services, especially water and sanitation, back up. Audio
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Christchurch media briefing
1:02 PM.Christchurch earthquake coverage. Audio
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RWC organiser say tournament won't move to Australia
12:58 PM.Fears the Rugby World Cup could be relocated to Australia in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake are unfounded say tournament organisers. Audio
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Cathedral Dean speaking to Nine to Noon
12:56 PM.One of the most potent symbols of the earthquake has been the massive amount of destruction caused to Christchurch's Anglican Cathedral, including the toppling of its spire. Audio
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Road closers increasing due to damaged buildings
12:54 PM.Our reporter Jessica Maddock is in Sumner, where the historic musuem building appears very close to collapsing. Audio
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CTV journalist who survived Christchurch quake
12:51 PM.Emily Cooper, who worked as a reporter in the CTV building, which was destroyed by the earthquake. Audio
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Midday Rural News for 24 February 2011
12:47 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio
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Water is becoming increasingly scarce
12:40 PM.Fonterra is using milk tankers to bring water into parts of the city where its needed. Audio
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Canterbury's rural sector has hundreds of beds available
12:35 PM.Federated Farmers says it's waiting for official approval from the Earthquake Commission and other relief organisations. Audio
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Midday Business News for 24 February 2011
12:26 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Police to release names of those killed later today
12:20 PM.John Key met the Police Commissioner, Howard Broad, this morning and says as well the police are trying to put together a list of those who are missing. Audio
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Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, Alister Humphrey
12:18 PM.The possible spread of disease is of particular concern, due to water shortages and compromised sewerage. Audio
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Simon Mercep on Bob Parker's address
12:15 PM.Christchurch remains a disaster zone this lunchtime, with an enormous rescue and recovery effort underway across the city. Audio
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Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker
12:12 PM.Bob Parker says the focus is still on saving lives. Audio
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Midday News for 24 February 2011
12:00 PM.Midday Report news bulletin. Audio