Search | CEISMIC

Police report sharp jump in domestic violence in Canterbury

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The police in Christchurch say reports of domestic violence have jumped by half since Saturday's destructive earthquake.

Christchurch earthquake - Simon Morton

Christchurch earthquake - Susan Baldacci

Audio, Radio New Zealand

RNZ producer Susan Baldacci reports from Christchurch.

Christchurch homeowners upset at latest quake report

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Christchurch residents are angry they will have to wait almost three years before their severely earthquake damaged homes can be repaired.

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.

Report paints bleak picture for impact of earthquake on capital

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new report by the Greater Wellington Regional Council paints a grim picture if the capital was struck by a 7 point 1 earthquake, similar to that which hit Canterbury in September.

Christchurch Earthquake - Mayor Bob Parker

Media with Denis Welch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch earthquake media coverage and Sean Plunket's farewell from Morning Report.

Canterbury residents plan for tsunami evacuation

Audio, Radio New Zealand

It's been more than two months since New Zealand braced for a tsunami following a massive earthquake off the coast of Chile.

Experts say larger earthquake could hit South Island

Geologists say the South Island is likely to be hit with another, even larger, earthquake sometime in the next 50 years. Teams of earthquake experts are in Canterbury studying the previously undetected fault responsible for Saturday's 7.1 magnitude earthquake and dozens of aftershocks.

Christchurch earthquake - John Carter

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Minister of Civil Defence John Carter.

Christchurch earthquake - Frances Adank

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Frances Adank is in St Albans where there are ruptured pipes and collapsed chimneys.

Reporter Jessica Maddock

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An update on the Christchurch earthquake from Jessica Maddock.

Seismologist John Ristau

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An update on recent Christchurch earthquake aftershocks.

Christchurch earthquake - Mark Watts

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An update on the phone systems from Telecom's communications manager Mark Watts.

Christchurch earthquake - Karen Neill

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Karen Neill is the head of RNZ's Sound Archives.

Lost, scared pets another concern after earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Amidst the damage and disruption of the Canterbury earthquake, spare a thought for the animals.

New Zealand Red Cross launches earthquake appeal

Audio, Radio New Zealand

There is now a single appeal fund being managed by the New Zealand Red Cross to help those affected by Canterbury's earthquake.

State of emergency to be lifted in Canterbury

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Parliament has passed emergency laws to help speed the reconstruction of Christchurch after the magnitude seven point one earthquake 11 days ago.

Canterbury's state of emergency still in place

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Civil Defence says a state of emergency will remain in place in earthquake ravaged Cantebury for at least another day.

Minister says recovery process from quake moving quickly

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, says the recovery process from Canterbury's earthquake is moving quickly, despite strong aftershocks yesterday setting back repair work.

Canterbury quake expected to hit NZ economy in short term

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Economists and business leaders predict the Canterbury earthquake will lead to a rash of business failures and cut economic growth this year.

State of emergency remains in place in Canterbury

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In earthquake-ravaged Canterbury, a state of emergency remains in place despite hopes it would be lifted today.

Quake firms to seek government wage subsidy

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government will be asked to provide special funding to help save small Christchurch businesses facing ruin after the earthquake.

Canterbury tremor re-ignites memories of 1931 quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

As people in Canterbury continue to recover from the earthquake that struck 12 days ago, it's re-ignited the memories of those who survived the deadly 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake.

Glass supply freezes as Christchurch companies clean up

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Glaziers and window makers in Christchurch say Saturday's earthquake smashed up to 90 percent of their glass supplies, leaving them without materials to repair people's homes.

NZ insurance premiums to rise following earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury earthquake is tipped to increase insurance premiums across the country.

Parliament throws full support behind earthquake bill

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Parliament has unanimously supported legislation giving Government ministers the power to make exemptions to almost every law on the statute books, to help fast-track reconstruction efforts in Canterbury.