Mayor hits back
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker has hit back at a Civil Defence report that says his constant media presence after the earthquake created an artificial air of crisis.
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Chch Mayor's post-quake media presence criticised
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Civil Defence report looking at the aftermath of September's earthquake has reignited tensions between the Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker, and the Canterbury regional council.
Founders of Chch's post-quake market take it to Kaikoura
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The founders of a post-quake farmers market in Christchurch have taken the idea to Kaikoura, and has set up shop in the earthquake hit town.
Kaikoura residents injured, some airlifted to Chch Hospital
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Two Kaikoura residents have been airlifted to Christchurch for medical treatment following the earthquake. Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says health services are managing.
Work underway to repair earthquake damaged cliff
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Those repairing an earthquake damaged cliff in Christchurch have had to wrangle with home owners who don't want to sell, and relocating a rare flightless moth. Rachel Graham reports.
Heathcote family say EQC failed them
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch family have found themselves stuck with a house that is too unsafe to live in after a fire revealed earthquake damage, which EQC admits it failed to identify.
Christchurch homeowners take EQC to court
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More than 120 disgruntled Christchurch homeowners are taking the Earthquake Commission to court for not doing enough to fix their homes. The law firm, Anthony Harper, has been looking for participants for the group action since last year and has confirmed today it has the numbers to proceed.
Christchurch's central city bus tour come with stark warning
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Public bus tours of Christchurch's red zone will start off with a warning that the passengers could be trapped by an earthquake and may not make it out alive.
A new inquiry into the quake rescue operation in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Relatives of the victims of February's earthquake in Christchurch are backing a new police inquiry into how people were rescued in the aftermath of the disaster.
Quake hearing told 300 more would have died
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An additional 300 people could have died in the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch, if it wasn't for the earlier quake in September.
Officials put barriers in way of strengthening building - owner
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch businessman has told the Earthquake Royal Commission the city council was a nightmare to deal with when he was trying to strengthen his building before the September quake.
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.
Christchurch City Council questioned over russian roulette
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City Council has been questioned over whether it was playing russian roulette with its citizens with its rules on earthquake prone buildings.
Survivors of the collapsed Pyne Gould building in Chch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Surviors of the collapsed Pyne Gould building in Christchurch where 18 people died in February's earthquake have today relived their experiences on that day.
Overseas expert shocked at design of PGC building
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An American engineer has told the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission he was shocked at the failure of builders to properly fix the floors of the PGC building to its walls.
Reaction to proposed charter schools
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More now on the charter schools which the Government is planning to trial in South Auckland and in some parts of Christchurch, which were hit badly in the earthquake.
Kiwi egg hatches despite being rocked in Canterbury quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A kiwi chick hatched at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch had a shaky start to life after being rocked about in an incubator during the 7.1 earthquake nearly three weeks ago.
Criminals help quake victims.
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In Canterbury, those carrying out sentences of community service are being put to good use - with teams of workers out helping with the post-earthquake clean-up.
Quake affected residents say they are being neglected
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More than two weeks after the massive earthquake that rocked Canterbury, some living in one of Christchurch's worst hit suburbs are feeling neglected and abandoned.
Scientists gathering massive amounts of quake data
Audio, Radio New Zealand
As aftershocks from Canterbury's 7-point-one magnitude earthquake continue, scientists are gathering massive amounts of scientific data and personal accounts.
Key promises announcement next week on damaged land
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Prime Minister, has promised people in Canterbury they will know next Wednesday whether they can rebuild on ground badly damaged by this month's earthquake.
Government considering new law to cover natural disasters.
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Government is considering introducing a new law to cover any natural disaster of a similar size to the Canterbury earthquake.
Small Canterbury businesses call for Government help
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The Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce estimates up to 150 of the region's small businesses will fold if they're not given Government assistance to relocate from their earthquake-stricken premises.
Scholars call on Govt to rethink Canterbury earthquake law
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A group of legal scholars says the Government has set a dangerous precedent with its law to assist recovery from the Christchurch earthquake.
Tonga hopes to raise one million for Chch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The organisers of Tonga's Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Fund hope to raise one million dollars by the end of tommorrow's two hour Radiothon which finishes at 1pm.
Business owners decision on buildings' future
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Business owners have told the Christchurch City Council they are haemorrhaging thousands of dollars a week, while it decides whether or not to demolish their buildings following last month's earthquake.
Owner asked why he didn't strengthen building before quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The owner of a building that collapsed in last February's Christchurch earthquake - killing four people - has faced questioning about why he did not get recommended strengthening work done.
Heritage order may have contributed to the deaths
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has heard evidence that a heritage order on a row of dangerous buildings may have contributed to the deaths of a dozen people in the February quake.
Sanitarium pulls manufacturing out of Chch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Santarium is cutting 36 jobs in Christchurch as it pulls out of manufacturing Weetbix in the city. The final engineering report on the site says the factory's tower block is an earthquake risk, and demolition starts tomorrow.
Christchurch's controversial chief executive breaks his silence
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The chief executive of the Christchurch City Council says there's no pressure from Treasury officials or the Earthquake Recovery authority to sell assets.