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Public meetings reveal difficulties in rebuilding Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In Christchurch, almost two weeks after the earthquake, there are more stories coming out which suggest the recovery effort will be lengthy and difficult.

Heart attacks surge again two weeks after quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Heart attack rates have surged two weeks after the Canterbury earthquake, as aftershocks continue.

The Christchurch Arts Centre after the quake

While it's going to take several years and millions of dollars to repair earthquake damage, the Christchurch Arts Centre can count its lucky stars and look ahead to making the historic building better and stronger.

Questions raised over earthquake victims insurance

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury earthquake victims say they've got new cause for anxiety - whether or not insurance companies will reinsure them.

University of Canterbury re-opens doors to students

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Lectures resume at the University of Canterbury this morning after being cancelled for two weeks because of the earthquake.

Outdoor recreation areas around Christchurch hit by quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

While buildings and businesses bore the brunt of the Canterbury earthquake, some popular outdoor recreation places have also been hit.

Community law centre expecting flood of quake cases

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch's community law centre is expecting many cases to be lodged as people struggle to cope with the effects of the Canterbury earthquake.

Taxi drivers almost crushed by rubble tell story for first time

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Two taxi drivers have spoken out for the first time about their brush with death when they narrowly escaped falling rubble during the Canterbury Earthquake.

Avalanche of legal cases emerging in wake of quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch's community law centre is braced for an avalanche of cases as people confront legal issues associated with the Canterbury earthquake.

Quake hit building owners given three month deadline to repair

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Property Council says an ultimatum from the Christchurch City Council to owners of earthquake damaged commercial buildings will add to the stress business people are already under.

Business owners hope for answer to quake problems

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Business owners in the earthquake-stricken Christchurch suburb of Sydenham hope some of their many problems will be resolved tomorrow.

Canterbury quake one of the most expensive worldwide

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Insurance Council is ranking the Canterbury earthquake as the world's third most expensive insured event this year.

Canterbury quake one of the most expensive worldwide

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Insurance Council is ranking the Canterbury earthquake as the world's third most expensive insured event this year.

Quake victims should use consumer legislation to get help

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Commerce Commission says Canterbury earthquake victims, struggling with mortgage and credit card repayments, should use consumer legislation to get help.

Cantabrians struggling to cope with constant shaking

Audio, Radio New Zealand

It's more tha 10 weeks since the seven point one magnitude Canterbury earthquake but the region continues to be shaken by aftershocks.

Repairs to quake-damaged homes start today

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The first permanent repairs to Canterbury homes damaged in September's earthquake will start today.

Facebooking quake clean-up organiser

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury University student Sam Johnson mobilised more than two thousand students on Facebook to help clean up after the earthquake in September.

Big Year Interview - Bruce Lamb

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Senior Constable Bruce Lamb is the Christchurch police dog handler who narrowly survived being shot in the course of duty on 13 July 2010, his police dog, Gage, was killed. Then Bruce's house was red stickered following the Canterbury earthquake in September, condemned and to be demolished.