A lawyer for some of the CTV families says they'll want to know where local investigations are at with Gerald Shirtcliff.
The Australian Federal Police have cleared Gerald Shirtcliff of any wrongdoing into complaints laid by Engineers Australia that he stole the identity and engineering qualification of William Fisher.
Mr Shiftcliff was the construction manager of the CTV building when it was built in the 1980s.
While Australian Police have found no offences in their investigations, they have provided some evidence to New Zealand Police.
Nigel Hampton QC says, who represented some the CTV families during the Royal Commission of Inquiry hearings, says this may hamper local investigations. He says the families will be disappointed and are likely to put a bit of pressure on New Zealand police to find out how their investigations are going.
One family who lost their son in the CTV building collapse are still pinning their hopes on the New Zealand police investigations into Gerald Shirtcliff.
Peter Dawson, lost his step-son in the tragedy, and says they want New Zealand police to keep their case open.
He says they still hope someone is held to account for the collapse.
New Zealand Police say their investigations into Gerald Shirtcliff are still open.
A spokesperson says they have been liaising with the Australian Federal police but have yet to receive the formal findings from their investigation. They say they will consider any information given.
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister has unveiled a disputes service for the Christchurch rebuild.
The Residential Advisory Service opens its doors at eight tomorrow morning.
Gerry Brownlee announced the highly anticipated service from the scene of partially demolished red-zone home.
He also took the opportunity to reveal the Government insurance company, Southern Response, has settled a third of its earthquake related claims.
And he says more than 2000 red zone properties have now been cleared.
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Mānia Clarke presents today's news, including Aaron Gilmores valedictory speech, what to expect in Thursdays Budget announcement, and the All Blacks wider training squad is named.
From the RBG News Centre for Shine TV.
Brad Mills has today’s headlines including what police are doing in the case of the Porirua man who was shot yesterday after assaulting a female with a hammer and a knife. Many more people have poured into Tolaga Bay to say goodbye to Labour MP Parekura Horomia; Christchurch red-zoned residents have been given more time; the All Blacks 2015 World Cup Schedule is released, and some footage of the wildest white water kayaking in the world!
Shine TV's news bulletins are produced by the RBG News team.
Davina William has the latest headlines from the Shine TV newsroom, including - mixed reaction to the new 'starting out wage' that takes effect from today; Labour MPs remember their colleague Parekura Horomia as his tangi begins at Hauiti Marae; and Pakistan's former military leader is put under house arrest and banned from standing in elections.
Shine TV's news bulletins are produced by the RBG News team.
Mānia Clarke presents today's news, including tributes flow and the latest funeral arrangements for veteran Labour MP Parekura Horomia, DNA found on one of the Boston Marathon bombs and Blues hooker Keven Mealamu will get his first Super Rugby game this season.
From the RBG News Centre for Shine, photos courtesy of the FBI and video footage courtesy of VOA.
Allan Lee has the latest headlines from the Shine TV newsroom, including news that veteran MP Parekura Horomia has passed away this evening; the opening up of large tracts of New Zealand's EEZ to off-shore oil and gas exploration; and developments in the George Taiaroa murder case and Boston Marathon bombings.
Shine TV's news bulletins are produced by the RBG News team.
Allan Lee has the latest news headlines from the Shine TV newsroom, including details of the argument between an economist and the government about the true cost of electricity; whether juries should be told more about the past convictions of the accused; the latest on the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing case; Cantabrians get the chance to have their say on what the new Christchurch Cathedral will look like; winter arrives in Antarctica; and a new device aimed at catching workers who've had too much to drink the night before they start work. Shine TV's news bulletins are produced by the RBG News team.
Davina William presents today's news, ncluding the rescue of three trampers missing for a week; warnings of sewage contamination as floods subside; the Government's reaction to the Opposition's joint electricity sector policy and its impact on Mighty River Power's partial float; and New Zealand becomes home to the Afghani interpreters instrumental to the NZ military's work in Bamiyan Province.
From the RBG News Centre for Shine TV.
Several high-profile cases are before the courts in Christchurch today.
The two men charged for attacking cricketer Jesse Ryder entered no plea when they appeared in the Christchurch District Court. Name suppression continues for both the men who will reappear next month.
The 20-year-old, a carpet layer, faces two charges of assault, while his 37-year-old uncle faces a charge of assault and another of injuring with intent. The latter indicated through his lawyer that he wants a trial by jury.
Both defendants will be back in court on the 7th of May for a name suppression hearing.
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And the appeal against the demolition of the Christ Church Cathedral has begun.
Last November, it was ruled the Church Property Trust was required to rebuild a cathedral - but not necessarily restore the current quake-damaged building. Today's appeal against that ruling comes from the Great Christchurch Buildings Trust.
Lawyers argue that the cathedral is a symbol of identity for the people of Canterbury. Francis Cooke QC says the maintenance of the building is a key part of the Church Property Trust, and this alone is grounds for the appeal to succeed.
- Newstalk ZB
