Bill for quake damaged roads millions of dollars
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Transport Agency says initial repairs to State Highways damaged in the Canterbury earthquake could cost up to six million dollars.
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Canterbury tremor re-ignites memories of 1931 quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
As people in Canterbury continue to recover from the earthquake that struck 12 days ago, it's re-ignited the memories of those who survived the deadly 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake.
Kaiapoi looks to rebuild buisness district following quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A plan to revitalise the centre of the small rural service town of Kaiapoi will be fast-tracked in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake.
Reserve Bank sees little price pressure from quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Reserve Bank says it sees little pressure on inflation from rebuilding after the Canterbury earthquake.
Heart attacks surge again two weeks after quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Heart attack rates have surged two weeks after the Canterbury earthquake, as aftershocks continue.
Outdoor recreation areas around Christchurch hit by quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
While buildings and businesses bore the brunt of the Canterbury earthquake, some popular outdoor recreation places have also been hit.
Community law centre expecting flood of quake cases
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch's community law centre is expecting many cases to be lodged as people struggle to cope with the effects of the Canterbury earthquake.
Business owners hope for answer to quake problems
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Business owners in the earthquake-stricken Christchurch suburb of Sydenham hope some of their many problems will be resolved tomorrow.
Canterbury quake one of the most expensive worldwide
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Insurance Council is ranking the Canterbury earthquake as the world's third most expensive insured event this year.
Canterbury quake one of the most expensive worldwide
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Insurance Council is ranking the Canterbury earthquake as the world's third most expensive insured event this year.
Engineering expert - Capital must learn from Canterbury quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The head of an international team of engineers who are expert in designing for disasters says Wellington should look closely at the lessons from the Canterbury earthquake.
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.
Psychologist warns patients off seeking quake anxiety advice
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Aftershocks continue to rattle Christchurch following last week's earthquake.
Almost four weeks after quake, Kaiapoi still struggling
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In its latest update, the Earthquake Commission says it will have to manage repairs to 50-thousand homes moderately or seriously damaged by the Canterbury earthquake four weeks ago.
Interview with Sonia Giovinazzi
Audio, UC QuakeStudies
An interview with Research Fellow in Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, Sonia Giovinazzi. This interview was conducted by Emma Kelland as part of Deirdre Hart's Coastal and River Earthquake Research project .
Long wait for quake repairs for some Canterbury homeowners
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury earthquake victims with the most damaged homes could have to wait more than two and half years for their houses to be fixed - but one owner says her problems are nothing compared to the misery of the Pike River mine disaster.
Owners of quake damaged heritage buildings in Chch briefed
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City Council says it needs Government money to help repair its earthquake damaged heritage and character buildings.
Avalanche of legal cases emerging in wake of quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch's community law centre is braced for an avalanche of cases as people confront legal issues associated with the Canterbury earthquake.
Quake victims should use consumer legislation to get help
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Commerce Commission says Canterbury earthquake victims, struggling with mortgage and credit card repayments, should use consumer legislation to get help.
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.
Quake victims say pending rates rise will cripple them
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Shell shocked residents still picking up the pieces in one of the worst earthquake affected parts of Canterbury, say a looming rates rise to pay for repairs will cripple them.
New quake claim could push residents higher up queue
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury residents who haven't seen hide nor hair of a Earthquake Commission inspector have been told they might need to make a fresh claim to get noticed.
Council moves to fast track demolition of quake hit buildings
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City Council has voted to fast track the demolition of two heritage buildings that it says were severely damaged in September's earthquake and pose an immediate danger to people's safety.
Residents of hard hit quake street calling for firmer timeline
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Residents in one of the streets worst affected by the Canterbury earthquake say they're still in the dark about their future.
Quake hit building owners given three month deadline to repair
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Property Council says an ultimatum from the Christchurch City Council to owners of earthquake damaged commercial buildings will add to the stress business people are already under.
Cabinet to decide on govt's contribution to quake clean up
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Cabinet will today decide how the Government will contribute to the clean up in Canterbury following Saturday's massive earthquake.
Canterbury quake expected to hit NZ economy in short term
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Economists and business leaders predict the Canterbury earthquake will lead to a rash of business failures and cut economic growth this year.
Anglican Appeal
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Bishop of Christchurch has asked parishioners to think about the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Bishop Victoria Matthews is appealing to Canterbury Anglicans to give at least $100,000 for quake relief in Haiti.
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 6 September 2010
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Army takes control of central Christchurch, Cabinet earmarks money for Canterbury quake, More on the damage from the Christchurch earthquake, Heavy rain causes flooding in lower North Island and Fox Glacier crash report could take two years.
Earthquake Commission visits worst-hit areas
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Commission says it's likely homes in the Christchurch suburb of Bexley, which sank and cracked in Saturday's quake, will be rebuilt. People in the hardest hit areas of Canterbury have been learning more about their insurance entitlements, as the commission's assessors arrive in Kaiapoi and Bexley to begin evaluating the damage.