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First census in seven years takes place today

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Today is census day; the first nationwide stocktake in seven years after the census was called off in 2011 because of the February earthquake in Christchurch.

One In Five for 4 December 2011

As the feature length documentary When A City Falls about the Christchurch earthquakes goes on general release in New Zealand, One in Five recalls a programme from earlier in the year when Mike Gourley sneaks inside the Christchurch cordon to meet up with red zone resident, Frank Film's Gerard Smyth.

Christchurch has been hit by a swarm of earthquakes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The first one struck just before 2 this afternoon and measured 5 point 8 on the Richter scale, and was eight kilometres deep.

National touts earthquake successes as reason for Chch seats

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Labour party candidates in two of the closest-run election seats, Christchurch Central, and Waimakariri are refusing to accept defeat.

Food distribution in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A week after the devastating earthquake many are still needing assistance to get essential provisions such as food and water.

$1.5 million donated to earthquake fund by Auckland Council

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Offers of assistance to quake-ravaged Christchurch are flooding in from around the country.

The Vault - RNZ in Christchurch during the February 2011 quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Radio New Zealand has had to abandon the Christchurch building that was it's base and the home of Sound Archives - Nga Taonga Korero. Deborah Nation tells its earthquake story through audio - starting with the interview Brigette Mills was recording at 12:51pm on 22 February 2011.

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.

Royal Commission into quakes won't investigate liability

Audio, Radio New Zealand

There's disagreement about whether a Royal Commission of inquiry into building collapses in the Canterbury earthquakes should apportion blame.

First pictures of fresh quake damage to Chch CBD

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The first media pictures have been taken of the most recent damage to Christchurch's central city in Monday'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.

Government makes concessions on quake recovery legislation

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Meanwhile, the Government has made concessions on its Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority legislation after complaints from the Labour Party.

Police name three more victims of Christchurch quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Police have named three more victims killed in the Christchurch earthquake, with more names expected to be released shortly.

Government insurance gap will leave schools out of pocket

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Gaps in the government's insurance cover will leave many schools damaged by the earthquakes in Canterbury out of pocket.

Big aftershock wakes up Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An earthquake aftershock measuring five-point-one on the Richter Scale shook Christchurch this morning, just after six o'clock.

Animals in Emergencies - Donelle Gadenne

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Cats, dogs, horses, parrots, rats, hedgehogs and turtles. Just like people, these animals were affected by the earthquakes in Christchurch. And two researchers have published a new book into just how big the impact of the September 2010 and February 2011 earthquakes were. 'Animals in Emergencies: Learning from the Christchurch Earthquakes' is co-authored by Canterbury University's associate professor Annie Potts, and former veterinary nurse Donelle Gadenne.

Southern Story for 15 December 2011 - Linwood Village

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In response to the Canterbury earthquakes, the Government has built two villages in the suburbs of Linwood and Kaiapoi to provide temporary accomodation for those who've lost their homes. Our Christchurch correspondent, Katy Gosset, visited the Linwood Village and spoke to residents as they prepared for Christmas.

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.