Community groups upset about wastewater rebuild plans
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Some Christchurch community groups say a programme to rebuild the city's wastewater and storm water systems to a pre-earthquake equivalent isn't good enough.
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Canterbury tourism recovers from earthquake damage
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury tourism numbers climbing again - we speak to Canterbury Tourism chief executive Tim Hunter.
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.
Economic recovery programme launched
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An economic recovery programme for Christchurch - including multi-billion dollar investments - has been announced by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister.
PM says up to police whether to lay charges over CTV collapse
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Prime Minister, John Key, says it is now up to the police to decide whether criminal charges will be laid over the collapse of the CTV building in the Christchurch earthquake in February last year.
Radio NZ presenter honoured at quake ceremony
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Radio NZ's Vicki McKay among those honoured at an awards ceremony in Christchurch for heroism, service or acts of kindness by organisations and individuals during the Canterbury earthquakes.
Midday News for 20 February 2013
Audio, Radio New Zealand
About 70 percent of Canterbury's residential earthquake claims have not been dealt with and submissions on the closure of Christchurch schools show some are willing to sacrifice their neighbours.
Red Zone hold outs want answers from the Government
Audio, Radio New Zealand
We're broadcasting today from Christchurch on the second anniversary of the six point three magnitude earthquake which devastated this city. One hundred and eighty five died in the quake and today at midday a memorial service will be held in Latimer Square. After two years, the pace of the rebuild is growing, but for some, so is frustration. More than seven thousand property owners in the residential red zone received a buyout offer from the government. Most of those have taken it - but there are a few who haven't.
Christchurch author says insurance industry has failed city
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Two years on from the Christchurch earthquakes, a local author says the insurance industry has failed in its response to the disaster.
'Quake tourism' re-boots Christchurch market
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Two years on from the February earthquake, tourism is in Christchurch is recovering - slowly.
Call for more temporary villages in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
For people in Christchurch who have to temporarily leave their earthquake damaged home, two housing villages are filling the accommodation gap.
Bev Salter - Sumner-Redcliffs RSA
Audio, Radio New Zealand
President of Sumner-Redcliffs RSA, which was destroyed in the Christchurch earthquake, talks about their plans for Anzac Day.
Phil Pennington: Surviving 7.8
Audio, Radio New Zealand
After being rocked awake by the massive 7.8 earthquake that hit North Canterbury last November, RNZ reporter Phil Pennington was among the first reporters to be sent to Kaikoura to assess the damage.
Evening Business for 25 May 2012
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Tower's half year profit has jumped by more than eighty percent, as it recovers from the costs associated with the Canterbury earthquakes and improves revenue growth.
First census in seven years takes place today
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Today is census day; the first nationwide stocktake in seven years after the census was called off in 2011 because of the February earthquake in Christchurch.
Wellington businesses urged to help with Christchurch rebuild
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Wellington businesses are being encouraged to work with their counterparts in Christchurch to help with post-earthquake rebuild projects.
Govt announces 40 new houses for Chch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Government report into the depth of the housing shortage in Christchurch shows the number of rental properties has almost halved since the earthquakes.
Research into Christchurch earthquake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Noelle talks with researcher Jesse Dykstra.
Land Information to re-survey Canterbury's landscape
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In Canterbury, work has started on re-surveying the region's landscape, following the 7.1-magnitude earthquake in September.
Big aftershock wakes up Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An earthquake aftershock measuring five-point-one on the Richter Scale shook Christchurch this morning, just after six o'clock.
5.1 magnitude aftershock hits Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An earthquake aftershock measuring five-point-one on the Richter Scale hit Christchurch this morning, just after six o'clock.
Call for better focus on quake rebuilding
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Canterbury business leader says local firms are worried that the earthquake rebuilding effort is in danger of losing its way.
New report maps quake liquefaction zone
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A major area of possible earthquake liquefaction has been identified south of Christchurch.
Earthquake recovery agency admits inadequacies
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury's Earthquake Recovery Commission says it accepts criticism of its work in coordinating the recovery effort.
Canterbury leaders welcome quake recovery shift
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission is promising swift changes following criticism of the rebuilding efforts necessitated by September's big quake.
Quake-hit beneficiaries get payments docked
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Some earthquake-affected residents in Christchurch are having their pensions and benefits cut, because they are earning interest on their insurance payouts.
Top Stories for Wednesday 23 February 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Our programme this morning is completely devoted to the aftermath of yesterday's Christchurch earthquake. Civil Defence says rescue teams in Christchurch are still recovering people alive who have been trapped in buildings in the city overnight. The emergency department at Christchurch Hospital is extremely busy with many seriously injured people. After an emergency cabinet meeting yesterday, the Prime Minister flew to Christchurch to view the aftermath of the quake first hand. Numerous stories, some of survival, others more tragic are emerging in the aftermath of the quake.
Latest on the St John recovery effort
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In the two hours following the earthquake, the St John Ambulance service in Christchurch took more than 353 calls. That compares to just 250 calls it usually receives during a standard 24-hour period. St John's Ambulance operations director, Michael Brook, joins us from Christchurch.
Domestic flights resume from Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The airport was closed to passenger services yesterday following the earthquake. We're joined by the airport's chief executive, Jim Boult.
Christchurch Cathedral has suffered massive damage
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch Cathedral has suffered massive damage, with its spire reduced to rubble and the roof caved in. There were visitors inside the building when the earthquake hit, and it is still unclear whether anyone was trapped beneath the rubble.