Tributes paid at London vigil
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In London's Westminster Cathedral about 1500 people have just finished a vigil in memory of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
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Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
Minister of Housing asks Canterbury properties to help
Audio, Radio New Zealand
People in Canterbury who own empty houses are being urged to help put a roof over the heads of homeless earthquake victims.
Prince to speak at next week's memorial service
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Prime Minister says Prince William will speak at next week's national memorial service being held for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
Coroner's inquest hears details of victims final moments
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Harrowing details of the final moments of some of those who died in February's devastating earthquake have been spelled out at a coroner's inquest in Christchurch.
Family of quake victim question safety of building
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The family of a young man who died while protecting his sister during February's earthquake in Christchurch says the building they were in wasn't safe.
Two minutes of silence for quake victims marked
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Church bells tolled around the country at exactly 12.51 this afternoon - one week on from the deadly Christchurch earthquake, which may have claimed as many as 240 lives.
Family of CTV victim questions rebuilding in CBD
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A woman of a relative who died in the CTV building in the February earthquake says more needs to be done to identify unknown faultlines before rebuilding work can start in Christchurch.
Memorial Garden for CTV victims opens in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The cleared site, where 115 lost their lives in the February 22, 2011 earthquake, has been turned into a memorial garden, which is intended to be a place for reflection and rememberance.
Psychologist: More support needed for young quake victims
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Children not even born when the city was devastated by the 2011 earthquake are showing signs of quake-related stress. A Christchurch-based clinical psychologist Catherine Gallagher says the children are living with the ongoing impact of the quakes.
One week on, country asked to fall silent to recall dead
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Later today at 12.51 many parts of the country will be stopping for two minutes silence for the victims of the Canterbury earthquake.
A third lawyer to help families at quake Royal Commission
Audio, Radio New Zealand
After an appeal from the families of Christchurch earthquake victims, a third lawyer is being appointed to the Royal Commission, to work specifically with them.
Engineers seek answers about CTV building
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A victim's family and engineers are seeking answers from the Christchurch City Council on why the earthquake-devastated CTV building was allowed to be built.
Victim of Chch earthquake says design shows little empathy
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A woman who was badly injured in the February 2011 earthquake is critical of the proposed design of the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial.
Quake families say lack of legal help leaves them without voice
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A spokesperson for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake says without legal representation their voice will not be heard during the Royal Commission.
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.
Grant Cameron
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Why is the Royal Commission into Building Collapses in the Christchurch Earthquake not apportioning blame? Christchurch lawyer Grant Cameron represented the victims of the Cave Creek Tragedy.
Geoff Robinson checks in from Hagley Park
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Church bells will ring worldwide ring for Christchurch today as tens of thousands of people attend today's National memorial service for the victims for the Christchurch earthquake.
Coroner says still months to identify last quake victims
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Two months on from the Christchurch earthquake, the remains of nine people are still to be formally identified.
Quake victim hopes to leave hospital to attend service
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The memorial service for those who died in the Christchurch earthquake will take place in Hagley Park just after midday today.
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.
CH Earthquake:CTV victims' families continue push for justice
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The families of those who died in the CTV building's collapse during the Christchurch Earthquake in February of 2011 are vowing to continue their Fight For Justice after The Independent Police Conduct Authority rejected their complaint about the Police Investigation . The Police decided 3 years ago not to lay charges against the building's designer. Yesterday the families announced that the IPCA, the body that advised the Police, had told them that it had no jurisdiction over Crown Law. Families spokesperson, Maan Alkaisi, told reporter Conan Young that they will continue to push for somebody to be held to account. He wants a retired judge to take another look at the decision not to prosecute.
Royal couple meet with families of Chch earthquake victims
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In Christchurch today the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took time to talk to some of the families of those who died in the February 2011 earthquake.
Families of victims of CTV building collapse give statement at disciplinar…
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The families of the victims of the CTV building collapse in Christchurch have told an engineering disciplinary hearing they've been waiting 12 years for accountability. The building collapsed in the February 2011 earthquake killing 115 people. It was designed by Dr Alan Reay's firm - Reay was criticised by the Earthquake Royal Commission for handing sole responsibility of it to an inexperienced employee. Reay has tried to stop the disciplinary process going ahead but it got underway in Christchurch today. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Charlotte Cook.
Plumbers say EQC paying bills too slowly
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Plumbers industry body says some plumbers helping Christchurch quake victims are struggling to stay afloat, because the Earthquake Commission is not paying out fast enough for emergency repairs.
Memorial for quake victims to be revealed on 6th anniversary
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A memorial for the 185 people who died in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake will be blessed tonight, ahead of the unveiling tomorrow, on the sixth anniversary.
Royal couple to meet families of quake victims in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Today the Royal couple head to Christchurch, a city with which the Prince has built strong ties, since the earthquakes rocked the region three years ago.
Midday News for 6 March 2012
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The family of a Christchurch earthquake victim wants the Royal Commission to investigate all Search and Rescue efforts during the disaster. The Government faces a higher-than-forecast Budget deficit.
Eastern suburbs complain of lack of services
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Labour Christchurch East MP Lianne Dalziel says the city council has made a terrible decision about how it organises help for earthquake victims and it needs to be changed urgently.