The capital has a tight rental accommodation market, and the peak demand season is just a few weeks from beginning. One prospective Wellington flat hunter, who'd experienced the Christchurch earthquake - including knowledge of the collapse, or partial collapse, of 3 buildings he'd previously lived in - has contacted us, frustrated at the lack of information available from landlords or letting agencies. What rights to information do tenants have?
Music we know is a great healer, and members of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra have just been to quake-hit Kaikoura to play for children and for people who're struggling. Kaikoura Earthquake Recovery Team invited five CSO musicians to perform for local schools, for residents in the Kaikoura Health Facility, and the wider community during the week. CSO first violin Cathy Irons talks to Lynn Freeman about the experience.
Prime Minister, John Key, denies money is being held back from the Canterbury earthquake recovery to make the Government's books look better.
There's been a strong earthquake in Canterbury just after 9am. We speak to Scott Shannon, deputy mayor of Timaru and a John, a Pleasant Point resident.
Since the Christchurch earthquakes 15 years ago archeologists have been busy. They've dug up nearly a million artifacts, unearthing and illuminating the city's history.
Oral history interview with Kirsty about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Zara about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Jacqueline about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Christine about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Clare about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Roman about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Ellenor about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Ella about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Tinks about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Nellie about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Caroline about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Nicki about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Anne about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Laurence about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Freda about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview withJohanna about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Lynne about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with April about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
An American quake expert has criticised the risk assessment done following the Canterbury earthquake, and suggested authorities are being too cautious.
Oral history interview with Rebecca Macfie about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
A high-quality audio recording of Participant number QB005's second earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox Take 2 project. Interviewer: Lucy Denham.
Oral history interview with Mary Hobbs about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Nicky Wagner about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Liz Nichol about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Oral history interview with Lynne Smith about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
