Insurance delays in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's lost patience with the private insurance industry over delays in settling quake related claims.
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Christchurch hit by magnitude 4 quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch was jolted by a magnitude 4.3 earthquake this lunchtime.
Scientists dissect communication about Christchurch quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
One year on from the February 22nd earthquake, scientists are meeting to discuss how the science behind the shaking was communicated.
One year on, New Zealand remembers Christchurch quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
It's one year today since a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.
Nation marks one year since quake struck Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Today, the nation marks a year since the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.
Rain latest woe for Christchurch's quake-damaged homes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The downpours have added yet another problem for Christchurch residents living in earthquake-stricken homes.
The Church in the Quakes: Tim and Sol O'Sullivan's Audio
Audio, UC QuakeStudies
An audio recording of Tim and Sol O'Sullivan's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 16 November 2012. At the time, Tim O'Sullivan was the Central Council President for St. Vincent de Paul Society in Christchurch. Sol O'Sullivan is a member of the Christchurch Filipino Society.
Women relive fear when quake damaged mall
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Colleagues of a Christchurch man killed in February's earthquake today relived the frightening moments when the quake struck.
Thousands take comfort from quake memorial service
Audio, Radio New Zealand
We look back at the first anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake.
Last unidentified victims of Chch quake laid to rest
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The last unidentified victims of the Christchurch earthquake have been laid to rest in a ceremony in Christchurch.
Christchurch circus returns
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch earthquake last February forced many circus performers to flee the city in search of work. Their base - the Circo Arts school - was damaged in the quake and is likely to be demolished. But they're now slowly returning, as a new base for circus performers is established in the city.
Christchurch woman opens home to 50 quake-hit felines
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Animals have also suffered upheaval because of the Christchurch earthquakes. Jan Collins is one of those caring for some the hundreds of pets who have been left homeless because of the earthquakes.
CHCH may have regional holiday for quake anniversary
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury may have a regional holiday to mark the anniversary of the Christchurch Earthquake.
Quakes Commission checks on responsibility for cordon
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has tried to determine exactly who should have put a cordon around a central Christchurch building identified as an earthquake risk.
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.
Councils told to focus on quake prone buildings
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Insurance Council is mounting a legal challenge against the Christchurch City Council over its rules regarding earthquake-prone buildings.
New housing village opens for quake-displaced residents
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A new temporary housing village for residents with earthquake-damaged homes in Christchurch has opened in the east of the city.
The Church in the Quakes: Fr Dan Doyle's Audio
Audio, UC QuakeStudies
An audio recording of Fr Dan Doyle's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 31 October 2012. Doyle is a Catholic priest, formerly for the Parish of Rangiora. Currently he is a priest at St Anne's, Woolston.
The Church in the Quakes: Rev Darryl Tempero's Audio
Audio, UC QuakeStudies
An audio recording of Rev Darryl Tempero's interview for the Church in the Quakes Project. The interview was conducted by Melissa Parsons on 3 October 2012. At the time, Darryl Tempero was a Minister at Hope Presbyterian Hornby, the Presbyterian Earthquake Coordinator, and the Co-Chair of Christchurch Post Earthquake Churches' Forum.
Christchurch schools two years on from the Sept 4 quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Schools are an important part of any community, and two years on from the start of the earthquakes in Canterbury many are still coping with damage to classrooms, and with dramatically reduced rolls.
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.
Quake victim's husband blames rescue effort for her death
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A lawyer is claiming five victims of February's Christchurch earthquake died because of inept search and rescue efforts.
Govt accused of exploiting quakes to push school closures
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The government is being accused of exploiting the Christchurch earthquakes to force through sweeping changes to schools in the city.
Trev's BBQ
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An Ashburton couple who cooked barbecues for earthquake-weary Christchurch residents for nine months following the February quake have been named the joint winners of the Trustpower Community Awards.
Southern Story for 5 July 2012 - The Quake Box
Audio, Radio New Zealand
To Christchurch now, where the people most affected by the region's earthquakes are getting a chance to tell their stories to a wider audience.
A doctor's bravery during the February quake is recognised
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The doctor who is about to receive a bravery award for his work during Christchurch's February earthquake, says the images from that day are still with him.
High Court rules Brownlee wrong to use quake powers
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The High Court in Christchurch has ruled the Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee was wrong to use his special powers to fast track housing development following the earthquakes.
Anglican Church takes centre stage at Quakes Royal Commission
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Anglican Church has been asked why it failed to carry out a detailed inspection of a building which partially collapsed, killing a Canadian tourist in Christchurch during the February earthquake.
Southern Story for 19 July 2012 - Christchurch Hospital
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch Hospital has just celebrated its 150th anniversary. The major medical facility is in the heart of the city, beside Hagley Park, and played a key role in the February earthquake, treating the many who were seriously injured. Christchurch correspondent Katy Gosset discovers the hospital faces its own quake-related challenges as it plans for the future.
Engineer denies bar's quake repairs rushed for New Year's Eve
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A structural engineer has denied he rushed the inspection of earthquake repairs to a Christchurch bar so it could re-open in time for New Years Eve.
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