Christchurch residents pick up smoking again after earthquake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Many people in Christchurch have taken up smoking again or are going through more cigarettes a day since earthquakes began rattling the region.
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Some Christchurch earthquake victims are angry
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The families of some Christchurch earthquake victims are angry disappointed the Government is refusing to pay for lawyers for them at the Royal Commission of Inquiry.
Midday News for 4 April 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Treasury warns the Government's books will get worse because of the Christchurch earthquake and schools in Christchurch's eastern suburns fear they will have to lay off staff.
Funeral planning for earthquake victims
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Simon Manning is a Wellington funeral director who is part of the funeral industry's disaster response team, which is mobilising in Christchurch.
Expectant, new mums escape disruption of Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Pregnant women and new mothers are escaping the disruption and risk of Christchurch in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake.
Canterbury recovery commission chair faces new challenge
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The chairman of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission, Murray Sherwin, joins us for the morning in our Wellington studio.
The Week in Review - week ending 25 February 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A review of the week's news with extensive coverage of this week's devastating earthquake in Christchurch
Japanese disaster problem for NZ government deficit
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Japanese earthquake may have an impact on plans by the government to borrow more to meet the earthquake rebuilding in Christchurch.
EQC expected to face tough questions in performance review
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Commission is expected to face tough questioning when its handling of the Canterbury Earthquakes is reviewed early next year.
Bookings open for public tours of Christchurch's red zone
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The tours will allow people to see the earthquake damage closeup for the first time since the earthquake struck in February.
Doubt in Christchurch new earthquake agency worthwhile
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Some residents in one of Christchurch's worst affected suburbs doubt a new government agency will help their earthquake recovery. An announcement about a new department is expected within days but some of those still severely affected question the setting up of a new bureaucracy.
Earthquake documentary opens in Christchurch cinemas
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The first full-length film documenting the lives of those affected by the Canterbury earthquakes had its premiere in Christchurch last night.
Government welcomes calls for new building standards
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Government is welcoming a report from the Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission that calls for urgent changes to building standards.
Chch's insurance coverage less vulnerable than golden state
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The man who heads California's earthquake insurance agency says Christchurch is much better placed to recover from earthquake devastation than his state.
Business - Rod Oram
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Discusses the uneven economic cost of the Christchurch earthquake.
Hunting Kiwis project
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Helen Leggatt's started photographing Canterbury's earthquake-damaged cemetery headstones.
Earthquakes force Govt to look more closely at infrastructure.
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury earthquakes have forced the Government to look more closely at the strength of the country's transport, water, sewerage, energy and communication networks.
EQC knew wall was unsafe before it collapsed killing two
Audio, Radio New Zealand
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.
Surge in young Cantabrians seeking mental health help
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The increase began after Christchurch's 2011 earthquakes, but the District Health Board is expecting to face even more challenges following effects of the Port Hills fires and last year's earthquake in Kaikoura.
Extra Time for 25 February 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
As the search for victims continues and the long recovery from Tuesday's disastrous earthquake in Christchurch begins there've been suggestions the stricken city's rugby world cup matches could be transferred to Australia. We hear from Rugby World Cup 2011's chief executive Martin Snedden, who says that's not the case. We look at the second round of Super Rugby, and hear from the Olympic 1500 metres silver medalist Nick Willis who's hoping his belated medal presentation will boost effort to raise money for Christchurch earthquake relief funds. And we also talk to a veteran Black Sticks defender who's quit international hockey.
Christchurch's Divine Cakes rebuilds post quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Divine Cakes in Christchurch has had a tough past five years building up again after the 2011 earthquakes.
Christchurch Earthquake - Matthew Carpenter and Gerry Brownlee
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Matthew Carpenter is from the Canterbury Business Recovery Network. Gerry Brownlee is a Christchurch MP.
No insulation for earthquake-damaged homes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The company hired by the Government to carry out earthquake repairs in Canterbury is refusing to install insulation at the same time as it replaces old cladding on houses.
Heritage versus demolition in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Anna Crighton, Chairperson, Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Building Trust Board.
Lianne Dalziel apologises for earthquake deaths
Audio, Radio New Zealand
About two hundred of those who lost loved ones in collapsed buildings in Christchurch's 2011 earthquake, heard an apology from the city's mayor, Lianne Dalziel yesterday. A royal commission in to faulty buildings found serious errors by engineers and the Christchurch City Council 185 people died during the earthquake on the 22nd of February, 2011. David Selway who lost his sister Susan Selway in the CTV Building, said it was good to hear a heartfelt apology from the mayor for the role her council played in signing off the building as safe.
Final unidentified victims of earthquake to be interred
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The unidentified remains of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake will finally be interred just before the first anniversary of the February quake.
Special news bulletin
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An extended news bulletin with the latest news on the Christchurch earthquake.
The Week in Review - week ending 17 June 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A review of the week's news: Another earthquake in Christchurch, Prime Minister tight-lipped over what land will be abandoned because of repeated earthquake damage, volcanic ash cloud strands thousands of air passengers, tragic death of teen reignites debate over alcohol reform, problem gambling advocate objects to proposed casino expansion, wool the star at Fieldays and New Zealanders flock to the ballet.
Bill on Christchurch recovery authority set to pass
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Legislation setting up the Authority for the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery has passed.
Green Party proposes nationwide earthquake levy
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Green Party has spelt out how it would impose an earthquake levy on higher earning taxpayers, to fund the rebuild of Christchurch, if it becomes part of the next Government.