Double the number of Cantabrians leave for good after quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
People are leaving Christchurch for good at double the rate than before February's earthquake.
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The Vault - RNZ in Christchurch during the February 2011 quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Radio New Zealand has had to abandon the Christchurch building that was it's base and the home of Sound Archives - Nga Taonga Korero. Deborah Nation tells its earthquake story through audio - starting with the interview Brigette Mills was recording at 12:51pm on 22 February 2011.
Markets douse rumours of interest rate cuts in quake's wake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Financial markets have backtracked on expectations of an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake. Economics correspondent, Nigel Stirling, reports.
Quake clean-up begins in Avonside for a second time
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In Avonside, one of the suburbs most badly affected by the September 4th earthquake in Christchurch, a second massive clean-up operation is underway.
Inquest for next five quake victims to be held today
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An inquest into another five victims of February's earthquake begins today in Christchurch.
Man who broke neck in quake walks in front door
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Ken Hird is back home today for the first time since breaking his neck during an earthquake aftershock in Christchurch.
Elderly find it difficult to come to terms with quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The elderly are finding it difficult to come to terms with the Christchurch earthquake and its aftermath.
Finance Minister says govt will borrow to cover quake costs
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Finance Minister says the Government will cover the ten billion dollar cost of the Christchurch earthquake by borrowing more rather than cutting spending or putting up taxes.
New audio of Christchurch quake at the moment it hit
Audio, Radio New Zealand
When the destructive February earthquake hit Christchurch, one of our reporters, Bridget Mills, was recording an interview at the very moment the earth started shaking.
New audio of Christchurch quake at the moment it hit
Audio, Radio New Zealand
When the destructive February earthquake hit Christchurch, one of our reporters, Bridget Mills, was recording an interview at the very moment the earth started shaking.
Quake scientists call for more testing of soil before building
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Scientists are calling for more ground testing to be carried out before reconstruction starts in earthquake devastated Christchurch.
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.
Cathedral Square opens to public for first time since quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch people will be allowed to walk through the heart of the city this weekend for the first time since February's devastating earthquake.
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.
The Week in Review - week ending 4 March 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A review of the week's news including: Christchurch's emergency operation moves from rescue to recovery, two minutes' silence observed nationwide, government announces aid package, Finance Minister outlines cost of quake, a fifth of Christchurch population has fled, inquiry launched into collapse of damaged buildings, many Christchurch schools remain closed and some of their pupils enrol elsewhere, students and farmers roll up their sleeves to help quake victims, rescuers tell stories of survival, hundreds of Wellington buildings expected not to meet earthquake safety standards and time capsule discovered under statue of Christchurch founding father
Southern Story for 21 April 2011 - Sydenham Shops
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch suburb of Sydenham was badly affected by the first earthquake in September and February's quake has struck another blow to the local retail sector. But as Katy Gosset has found, shop owners say they're confident they can rebuild.
All Blacks meet families of those killed in the Chch quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The All Blacks have met with the families of those killed in the February earthquake, as part of their three day visit to Christchurch.
Biz confidence tumbles to two year low in wake of quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Business confidence has tumbled to a two-year low blamed mainly on the Christchurch earthquake.
A day in the post-quake life of a Christchurch family
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Its now seven weeks since the February earthquake. Normality is returning to Christchurch, with most sewerage lines fixed and water no longer needing to be boiled before drinking. But that doesn't apply to everyone.
Family of quake victim call for action over access to Lyttelton
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The family of a man killed while trying to reach his family after the February earthquake in Canterbury wants the Christchurch City Council to ensure people in Lyttelton are not cut off again.
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.
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.
Inquest into deaths of 106 of quake victims get under way
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The inquest into the deaths of over a hundred of February's earthquake victims will get underway in Christchurch today.
Canterbury Earthquake - Peter Beck
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The head of the Christchurch cathedral thinks people visiting the church may have been killed there when the quake hit this afternoon. The Dean of Christchurch, Peter Beck, says they rushed to get as many people out of the Cathedral as they could.
One week on, vigils to be held for those who died in quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Anglican and Catholic churches will unite today, holding services with cathedral bells tolling throughout the country in remembrance of those who died in the Christchurch earthquake.
Top Stories for Monday 4 April 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Angry reaction to Government energy strategy, Tizard questions Goff's ability to win election, Auckland agencies criticised for secrecy, Christchurch residents worried as winter approaches, Foreign language students scared off by earthquakes, Christchurch's tourism flickers to life but limited by quake, and Harawira aims for April 30th launch of new party.
Entertaining Shakeytown - an audio documentary
Audio, UC QuakeStudies
An audio documentary created by Kris Vavasour about the multitude of challenge the musicians, performers and venue owners in Lyttelton face in the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes. All songs are from the 'Harbour Union' album (2011), in alphabetical order: 'Even Keel' (Lindon Puffin); 'Ghost of this Town' (Marlon Williams); 'How Lucky You Are' (Delaney Davidson & Marlon Williams); 'Human Enough' (Lindon Puffin); 'It's So Good' (Delaney Davidson); 'Little Mountain Town' (Marlon Williams); 'Rocking Bell' (Adam McGrath); 'The Waterside' (Adam McGrath).
Top Stories for Tuesday 1 March 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
John Key wants inquiry into collapse of buildings; Police update on latest from Christchurch emergency; Cordon update; More budget cuts in store after Christchurch earthquake; Attention turns to shape of new Christchurch CBD; Clifton Hills residents able to go home after evacuations; Quake Minister says ten thousand homes may be written off.
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 7 July 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Regional civil defence says listen to national centre, not pacific; Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre - "warning" too confusing; Union plans legal action against Earthquake Commission; Auckland DHB avoids possible legal action over smoking complaint; 7.6 quake triggered near Kermadec Islands; NIWA says National Oceans Strategy urgently needed; and 27 Christchurch bakers lose their jobs.
Feature Guest - Mark Quigley
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canadian-born Mark Quigley is a senior lecturer in Active Tectonics and Geomorphology at the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Canterbury. He's become an unwitting star as the go-to scientific voice throughout the Canterbury earthquakes, using plain language to help people understand what's behind the earthquake sequence. He's also had his own personal quake story - his Avonside home was badly damaged and is in the red zone.