Christchurch: return of 60-thousand quake 'refugees'
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Civil Defence says as many as sixty thousand people are expected to return to Christchurch after fleeing the city because of last month's earthquake.
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Christchurch homeowners upset at latest quake report
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Some Christchurch residents are angry they will have to wait almost three years before their severely earthquake damaged homes can be repaired.
Inquest into 144 Christchurch quake deaths continues
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The inquest into many of the deaths in the Christchurch earthquake will today hear evidence about the more than 60 language students who perished in the Canterbury Television building.
PGC building survivor from February Christchurch quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The woman who fought the odds to regain her mobility after being trapped and crushed in her collapsed work place, the PGC building, when Christchurch was devastated by the earthquake of February 22. She is now helping other quake victims, especially the children of injured parents some of who have had long periods of separation.
The Christchurch Arts Centre after the quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
While it's going to take several years and millions of dollars to repair earthquake damage, the Christchurch Arts Centre can count its lucky stars and look ahead to making the historic building better and stronger.
Christchurch tourism poised for rebound from quakes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch's tourism sector is poised for a strong rebound five years after the Canterbury earthquakes, but tourist operators and leaders say there is still work to do.
Christchurch quake first responder on tenth anniversary
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Monday marks ten years since the Christchurch earthquake shattered New Zealand's second largest city. One-hundred-and-eighty five people lost their lives when a magnitude 6.2 quake shook the city apart. David Berry was one of the first responders in the city centre as part of Urban Search and Rescue. He speaks to Corin Dann.
Christchurch quake victims remembered at memorial service
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The names of each individual killed by the Christchurch earthquake were read one after the other at a memorial service to commemorate the quake's seventh anniversary today.
Christchurch homeowners blindsided by quake insurer - lawyer
Audio, Radio New Zealand
People who've bought houses in Canterbury since the September 2010 earthquake and are still battling with insurance companies over repairs, have been told that if they want to take the matter to court, today is their last chance. Earthquake claims specialist Lisa Taylor from the law firm Anthony Harper joins us.
Empowered Christchurch: MBIE Meeting Audio
Audio, UC QuakeStudies
An audio recording of a meeting between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and several Christchurch residents' groups, held on 20 June 2013.
Kids and post-quake anxiety
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Kim Button of the Neighbourhood Trust talks about the emotional scars Christchurch child are bearing after the earthquakes.
Calls for asbestos register in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An Earthquake Commission policy of covering over asbestos in quake-damaged Canterbury houses and not making that information publicly available, is being described as shortsighted and potentially harmful.
Christchurch contractors face financial pressure from EQC
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Many Christchurch trades people are refusing to carry out quake repairs unless the homeowner agrees to pay the bill, saying it takes too long to get the money out of the Earthquake Commission. Some contractors say they still haven't been paid for jobs done after the quake in September and the amount of debt some businesses are carrying are putting them in jeopardy.
One year on, New Zealand remembers Christchurch quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
It's one year today since a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.
Kate De Goldi: Canterbury quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Saturday Morning's commentator on children's books talks about being in her old home city of Christchurch last Saturday during the earthquake.
Head of CERA describes view of Christchurch from the air
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Roger Sutton, flew over the quake-hit city after today's first shake.
Springsteen for quake anniversary concert
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Bruce Springsteen has announced dates for a New Zealand tour including a concert in Christchurch for the anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake.
New report maps quake liquefaction zone
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A major area of possible earthquake liquefaction has been identified south of Christchurch.
Number of Christchurch burglaries has increased after quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The police say there have been more burglaries in Christchurch following the February earthquake.
Nation marks one year since quake struck Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Today, the nation marks a year since the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.
Top Stories for Tuesday 7 September 2010
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Strong aftershocks felt in Canterbury, Quake firms to seek government wage subsidy, More services, access to buildings being restored in Christchurch, Minister for Earthquake Recovery discusses plans, Heavy rain causes flooding and road closures in Lower North Island, Building codes minimised quake's injuries and damage, Glass supply freezes as Christchurch companies clean up.
Canterbury cemeteries damaged in quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Some Christchurch residents fear there's a risk to the region's history if headstones damaged by September's 7.1 magnitude earthquake are not repaired.
Rain latest woe for Christchurch's quake-damaged homes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The downpours have added yet another problem for Christchurch residents living in earthquake-stricken homes.
Christchurch's art community struggles to regroup after quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A lack of affordable space after Christchurch's earthquake threatens to fracture the city's arts community.
Govt mounts quake rebuild roadshow
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will be travelling the length of New Zealand this week to drum up investment in the rebuild of Christchurch's city centre.
International research sheds new light on Christchurch quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
International research has shed new light on why the February earthquake in Christchurch was so damaging.
Police name three more victims of Christchurch quake
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Police have named three more victims killed in the Christchurch earthquake, with more names expected to be released shortly.
The Church in the Quakes: Tim and Sol O'Sullivan's Audio
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An audio recording of Tim and Sol O'Sullivan's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 16 November 2012. At the time, Tim O'Sullivan was the Central Council President for St. Vincent de Paul Society in Christchurch. Sol O'Sullivan is a member of the Christchurch Filipino Society.
RNZ Christchurch Reporter Belinda McCammon
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The quake stricken city has come through the latest round of earthquakes relatively unscathed. However there is disappointment that some homes were burgled after residents evacuated. The police say they will investigate.
Christchurch 2011 earthquake: 10 years on
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Jo Gallagher was working as a St John Advanced paramedic on February 22 10 years ago and was treating a patient when the quake struck. She joins Jesse to share her story.