Christchurch earthquake - John McDonald
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Former Radio New Zealander..John McDonald is at home in Cashmere and has lost his chimney.
Former Radio New Zealander..John McDonald is at home in Cashmere and has lost his chimney.
There is now a single appeal fund being managed by the New Zealand Red Cross to help those affected by Canterbury's earthquake.
Many of New Zealand's companies are fronting up with large donations to help with rebuilding in Christchurch.
Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 8 October. This week.....Canterbury marks a month since its earthquake, a co-producer of The Hobbit speaks out about union activity threatening the film's production in New Zealand, can the Commonwealth Games media stomach Delhi, Michael Caine talks about his new autobiography and we get the lowdown on whitebait.
It's been more than two months since New Zealand braced for a tsunami following a massive earthquake off the coast of Chile.
Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 10 September. This week........we have a review of our coverage of the earthquake that rocked Christchurch on Saturday morning.
Fletcher Construction has won the largest building contract in New Zealand history to repair half of the Canterbury homes damaged in last month's earthquake.
The Government is considering introducing a new law to cover any natural disaster of a similar size to the Canterbury earthquake.
Earthquake prone buildings in Christchurch are to be strengthened to new, higher standards. The new code was passed at an extraordinary council meeting today.
New Zealand's strict building codes are being praised for minimising the injuries and damage caused by the seven-point one magnitude earthquake that shook Canterbury on Saturday.
A state house tenant in the Christchurch suburb of Avonside is withholding her rent, saying Housing New Zealand has left her in the lurch following the big earthquake.
A new agreement's been reached on how earthquake claims for seriously damaged mortgaged houses in Canterbury will be handled.
Canterbury residents who haven't seen hide nor hair of a Earthquake Commission inspector have been told they might need to make a fresh claim to get noticed.
Canterbury earthquake victims say they've got new cause for anxiety - whether or not insurance companies will reinsure them.
Christchurch Earthquake
Did his work in the earthquake aftermath sway the voters?
Public Affairs manager for Kiwi Rail.
Simon reports from Cashmere.
Southern Opera Charitable Trust's director discusses the impact of the earthquake on Christchurch's arts community.
Dr Hamish Campbell of GNS Science talks about the Christchurch earthquake and it's subsequent aftershocks.
It's estimated up to 150 businesses will go bust following the Canterbury earthquake.
Head of Canterbury's regional civil defense.
An update on recent Christchurch earthquake aftershocks.
A police update on the Christchurch earthquake.
Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 17 September. This week........criticism of some media over coverage of the Canterbury earthquake, the French five hour working week exposed, Sir Keith Park's legacy 70 years after the Battle of Britain, Cold - a new book explores this temperature good and bad and fond memories shared of the Monde Marie coffee shop in Wellington.
Workers who lose their income as a result of the earthquake in Canterbury will be eligible for compensation.
Those clearing up earthquake-damaged buildings in Canterbury are being warned to beware of asbestos.
It's been another shaky night in earthquake-stricken Canterbury.
RNZ producer Susan Baldacci reports from Christchurch.
The Minister of Civil Defence John Carter.