Israeli spy ring may have been caught up in Chch quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
There are suggestions this morning that a Mossad agent working for the Israeli government may have been one of those killed in the Christchurch earthquake.
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Canterbury schools to lose teachers because rolls have fallen
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch schools will lose the equivalent of 167 teaching jobs next year as the government removes support for schools that lost pupils after February's earthquake.
Life soon to return to Christchurch's Cathedral square
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Cathederal Square has remained largely untouched by developers since the 2011 earthquake. That is about to change, with work beginning on a series of hotels.
First signs Canterbury returning to normal after quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
There are the first signs of the Canterbury region returning to normal, six days after the massive earthquake devastated much of Christchurch and its surroundings.
The Week in Review - week ending 10 September 2010
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A review of the week's news including a 7.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Canterbury and 9 people killed in a plane crash at Fox Glacier
Christchurch Real Estate agents' livelihoods are at risk
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Real Estate Institute says earthquake related delays in getting LIM reports for house purchases in Christchurch could ruin the livelihoods of real estate agents.
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.
Taxi drivers almost crushed by rubble tell story for first time
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Two taxi drivers have spoken out for the first time about their brush with death when they narrowly escaped falling rubble during the Canterbury Earthquake.
Scientists head to epicentre of quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Dozens of smaller earthquakes have kept many people in Canterbury on edge since the 7.1 magnitude quake in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Chch Mayor's post-quake media presence criticised
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Civil Defence report looking at the aftermath of September's earthquake has reignited tensions between the Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker, and the Canterbury regional council.
Quake hearing told 300 more would have died
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An additional 300 people could have died in the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch, if it wasn't for the earlier quake in September.
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.
Key promises announcement next week on damaged land
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Prime Minister, has promised people in Canterbury they will know next Wednesday whether they can rebuild on ground badly damaged by this month's earthquake.
Law Society says government giving itself too much power
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Law Society has added its voice to condemnation the government is giving itself far too much power by passing the emergency Canterbury earthquake legislation.
The implications of the discord at the Chch City Council
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Leanne Curtis is a Canterbury Communities' Earthquake Recovery Network board member and Peter Townsend is the chief executive of the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce.
Business owners faced hard decision to leave Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
When the earthquake demolished Christchurch's central business district, some business owners had no option but to pack up and start again in a different city.
Silence observed around New Zealand
Audio, Radio New Zealand
While thousands gathered in Christchurch, the first anniversary of the earthquake has also been marked by hundreds of people around the rest of the country.
Christchurch man challenges insurer to live in his house
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch man, whose house was damaged in the earthquakes, has challenged his insurer's CEO to live in it if she truly believes it's repairable.
170 Christchurch City Council jobs gone
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More than 170 people employed by the Christchurch City Council have been told their jobs are gone as a result of the earthquake in February.
Heathcote locals congregate at church/pub
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A pub in a church might seem unusual, but then life in Christchurch after both the September and February earthquakes has been anything but normal.
Work continues to restore water supply to homes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
For the latest on the damage caused by Monday's earthquakes, we're joined by the Christchurch City Council's water and waste unit manager, Mark Christison.
Key witness in CTV Building collapse refuses to give evidence
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The man in charge of the construction of the Canterbury Television Building is continuing to refuse to give evidence at the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission
Families reflect on first week of evidence about CTV collapse
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission hearing into the collapse of the Canterbury Television Building has ended for the week after four days of compelling evidence.
Christchurch City Council looking at 7 percent rates increase
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City Council is proposing a rate increase of more than 7 percent to help cover the rebuild of the city's earthquake damaged infrastructure.
Demolition prompts hope for damaged Christchurch buildings
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The destruction of the Radio Network building in Christchurch has prompted hopes that explosive demolition could be used to bring down other earthquake-damaged buildings.
Business leaders happy with plan for Christchurch rebuild
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The creation of a new unit within the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority to oversee the rebuilding of central Christchurch is being welcomed by business leaders.
Quake claimants band together to take on insurers
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Frustrated Christchurch residents are banding together to take on their insurance companies, who they say are taking too long to process their earthquake damage claims.
Tower Insurance slips to bigger H1 loss on quake, IT, cost
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Listed general insurance company Tower has reported a bigger first half loss on lingering Canterbury earthquake claims and a write down in its computer systrems.
Interview with Graham Harrington
Audio, UC QuakeStudies
Interview with Surface Water Planner, Graham Harrington. This interview was conducted by Emma Kelland as part of Deirdre Hart's Coastal and River Earthquake Research project.
Midday News for 9 April 2020
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An report into EQC finds it was poorly prepared for the Canterbury earthquakes. Quarantined travelers have moved before 14 days. Anna Thomas has the news.