Christchurch residents pick up smoking again after earthquake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Many people in Christchurch have taken up smoking again or are going through more cigarettes a day since earthquakes began rattling the region.
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Christchurch CBD revival on hold until demolition decision
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More than ten weeks after being damaged beyond repair by the Christchurch earthquake, there is still no decision about how or when the Grand Chancellor Hotel will be demolished.
Christchurch contractors face financial pressure from EQC
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Many Christchurch trades people are refusing to carry out quake repairs unless the homeowner agrees to pay the bill, saying it takes too long to get the money out of the Earthquake Commission. Some contractors say they still haven't been paid for jobs done after the quake in September and the amount of debt some businesses are carrying are putting them in jeopardy.
EQC responds to criticisms about alow payment
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Chief Executive of the Earthquake Commission, Ian Simpson, talks to the programme about how payments are being made to Christchurch earthquake claimants and what if anything can be done to speed up the payment process.
Evening Business for 5 May 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Bank of New Zealand has set aside 60 million dollars for potential credit losses from the earthquakes in Christchurch.
EQC set to help Christchurch plumber sort unpaid bills
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch plumber owed tens of thousands of dollars by the Earthquake Commission says the EQC has appointed a case manager to sort out the money it owes him.
Fewer receiving Christchurch Employer Support Subsidy
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Unemployment figures released yesterday may have showed little change in the nation's jobless rate, but it appears there's a gaping hole in the statistics when it comes to earthquake struck Christchurch.
The Week in Review - week ending 06 May 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A review of the week's news including the aftermath of Auckland's killer Tornado, the pros and cons of the castration of serial sex offenders, the current state of the property market, the RNZAF's first revamped Orion on show, a Penthouse posing teacher's registration is revoked, Rugby World Cup opportunities for NZ business, a heroic ship wreck rescue remembered 80 years on and a true story of 'the show must go on' in the aftermth of the Christchurch earthquake.
The Week in Review - week ending 06 May 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A review of the week's news including the aftermath of Auckland's killer Tornado, the pros and cons of the castration of serial sex offenders, the current state of the property market, the RNZAF's first revamped Orion on show, a Penthouse posing teacher's registration is revoked, Rugby World Cup opportunities for NZ business, a heroic ship wreck rescue remembered 80 years on and a true story of 'the show must go on' in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake.
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.
Cantabrians want more focus on people, not buildings
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The government has pledged five and half billion dollars over the next six years for Canterbury's Earthquake Recovery Fund.
Message from San Francisco mayor for Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The man who was mayor of San Francisco during the 1989 earthquake is in Christchurch at the moment.
Hunting Kiwis project
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Helen Leggatt's started photographing Canterbury's earthquake-damaged cemetery headstones.
Ukuleles help Chirstchurch children deal with quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch school has bought ukuleles for all its children out of earthquake donations.
Grand Chancellor deconstruction underway in weeks
Audio, Radio New Zealand
As for the demolition of the building, The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority deconstruction manager, Warwick Isaacs, says while it will be managed carefully, it is still risky.
Feature Story - New Life
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Richard Collins' food retail business was destroyed after the February earthquake in Christchurch. He has started a new life in Kakanui in Waitaki.
People in Sumner are demanding answers
Audio, Radio New Zealand
People in Sumner with earthquake-damaged homes are demanding answers from the Christchurch City Council about the future of their properties.
Glenys Coughlan
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The new Wellington Venues Limited CEO discusses her ideas for the events scene in the capital, plus the addition of a new Christchurch Artists exhibition in the St James Theatre, which will raise money for artists affected by the earthquake
GNS says Canterbury's quake risk caught up to Wellington's
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury's earthquake risk has caught up to Wellington's.
Insurers worry about dealing with earthquake claims well
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A new survey shows New Zealand insurers are worried the industry's reputation could be ruined if it does not deal well with the huge number of claims from the Christchurch earthquakes.
Rugby World Cup 100 Days Away.
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Rugby World Cup organisers say they are struggling to resell tickets to some of the Christchurch games moved elsewhere because of the earthquake.
Top Stories for Wednesday 1 June 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Job fears intensify in Taranaki after the breadmaker Yarrows strikes trouble, Rugby World Cup organisers admit tickets are a tough sell, The former Bosnian Serb military commander is taken to The Hague to stand trial for war crimes,If earthquakes weren't damaging enough, jobs go in Christchurch as a bus manufacturer goes into liquidation.
The Panel with Irene Gardiner and Chris Wikaira (part 1)
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The possibility of another earthquake in Christchurch, the Prime Minister's son planks, and lighting up inside an Auckland bar on No Tobacco Day.
Top Stories for Friday 11 March 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Plumbers say EQC paying bills too slowly, Earthquake Commission defends its claim process, Events centre, not stimulus package, for West Coast, Harawira calls meeting to consider forming new party, Government, Auckland council split over development, Search work in Christchurch central city nears completion, Power in South Christchurch threatened by cut cable.
Sports commentator Joseph Romanos
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Joseph Romanos discusses the potential impact of the Canterbury earthquake on the Rugby World Cup and Ross Taylor's innings in the Cricket World Cup match against Pakistan.
Tony Ryan
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Head of Music at Linwood College in Christchurch on status of school orchestra's European trip that was planned before earthquake.
EQC deploys rapid assessment teams in Canterbury
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Rapid assessment teams are being sent out across quake hit Canterbury with the Earthquake Commission promising that up to 180-thousand homes will be inspected within the next eight weeks.
China asking NZ Government for quake compensation
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Chinese Government is calling on New Zealand to give special compensation to the families of Chinese people killed in the Christchurch earthquake.
Charity cricket match raises $500,000 for Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A star-studded charity cricket match in Wellington has raised half a million dollars for the Prime Minister's appeal for the Canterbury earthquake.
Politics with Matthew Hooton and Sue Bradford
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Matthew Hooton and Sue Bradford on politics including the political implications of the Christchurch earthquake.