Storm winds cause dust misery in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The wind is picking up in Christchurch, causing concern about dust storms being blown up from earthquake debris and silt.

Long wait for quake repairs for some Canterbury homeowners

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury earthquake victims with the most damaged homes could have to wait more than two and half years for their houses to be fixed - but one owner says her problems are nothing compared to the misery of the Pike River mine disaster.

John Ware - Dealing Out Donations

Audio, Radio New Zealand

New Zealanders have been extraordinarily generous in responding to the misery caused by the earthquakes in Christchurch. Contributions have poured in from everywhere as the rest of us express our solidarity the only way we really can, but allocating all this goodwill can be somewhat complicated. John Ware is director general of NZ Red Cross, and explained the complexities for us.