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Call for more temporary villages in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

For people in Christchurch who have to temporarily leave their earthquake damaged home, two housing villages are filling the accommodation gap.

Bev Salter - Sumner-Redcliffs RSA

Audio, Radio New Zealand

President of Sumner-Redcliffs RSA, which was destroyed in the Christchurch earthquake, talks about their plans for Anzac Day.

Phil Pennington: Surviving 7.8

Audio, Radio New Zealand

After being rocked awake by the massive 7.8 earthquake that hit North Canterbury last November, RNZ reporter Phil Pennington was among the first reporters to be sent to Kaikoura to assess the damage.

Evening Business for 25 May 2012

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Tower's half year profit has jumped by more than eighty percent, as it recovers from the costs associated with the Canterbury earthquakes and improves revenue growth.

The Canterbury Earthquake Memorial

When the new Canterbury Earthquake Memorial was revealed last month, something unusual happened for a work of public art. It was universally appreciated! Christchurch filmmaker Rick Harvie has documented the two year long project from seeking submissions though to the official ceremony. Rick tells Lynn Freeman he's about to put his now finished documentary, including footage of the ceremony and feedback from a range of people, online.

The Central finally arrives at Christchurch's Arts Centre

Audio, Radio New Zealand

It's been a long, long wait but Christchurch's Arts Centre finally has a contemporary art gallery space again - and it's just opened. It's the latest 'reveal' in the Arts Centre post-earthquake rebuild. The new gallery's called The Central and is housed in the original Canterbury College Library. Four Christchurch families and gallerist Jonathan Smart have made it happen and artists including local sculptor Neil Dawson, photographer Peter Peryer, glitter specialist Reuben Patterson and painter Dick Frizzell are in the mix for the opening group show. There are some new names there too. Lynn Freeman speaks to The Central's Jonathan Smart and Ngai Tahu artist Lonnie Hutchinson who has work in the opening show.

First census in seven years takes place today

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Today is census day; the first nationwide stocktake in seven years after the census was called off in 2011 because of the February earthquake in Christchurch.

Wellington businesses urged to help with Christchurch rebuild

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Wellington businesses are being encouraged to work with their counterparts in Christchurch to help with post-earthquake rebuild projects.

Christchurch couple lower damages sought in High Court

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch couple taking their insurance company to the High Court over their earthquake payout have knocked almost a quarter of a million dollars off their claim.

Ellerslie opening

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Organisers of the Ellerslie Flower Show are hoping visitor numbers will be back to pre-earthquake highs, when it opens in Christchurch tomorrow.

Southern Story for 7 March 2013 - A Multi-Cultural Face

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch is home to many diverse ethnic groups whose voices have sometimes gone unheard in the aftermath of the earthquakes and the city's rebuild plans. Katy Gosset visits a gathering in Christchurch's battered eastern suburbs to hear their thoughts on post-quake life and the future of their adopted home.

Govt announces 40 new houses for Chch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Government report into the depth of the housing shortage in Christchurch shows the number of rental properties has almost halved since the earthquakes.

Research into Christchurch earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Noelle talks with researcher Jesse Dykstra.

Land Information to re-survey Canterbury's landscape

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In Canterbury, work has started on re-surveying the region's landscape, following the 7.1-magnitude earthquake in September.

A study shows businesses have withstood shaking well

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A study by Canterbury University shows businesses have withstood the 7-point-one-magnitude Canterbury earthquake well.

Big aftershock wakes up Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An earthquake aftershock measuring five-point-one on the Richter Scale shook Christchurch this morning, just after six o'clock.

5.1 magnitude aftershock hits Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An earthquake aftershock measuring five-point-one on the Richter Scale hit Christchurch this morning, just after six o'clock.

Quake-hit Christchurch Residents having to return home

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Canterbury residents are returning to homes damaged in last year's 7.1 earthquake, because they can't afford to live anywhere else.

Call for better focus on quake rebuilding

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Canterbury business leader says local firms are worried that the earthquake rebuilding effort is in danger of losing its way.

New report maps quake liquefaction zone

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A major area of possible earthquake liquefaction has been identified south of Christchurch.

Thousands of jobs created out of Canterbury Earthquake.

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Thousands of new jobs will be created this year as the rebuilding of Canterbury begins.

Earthquake recovery agency admits inadequacies

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury's Earthquake Recovery Commission says it accepts criticism of its work in coordinating the recovery effort.

Canterbury leaders welcome quake recovery shift

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission is promising swift changes following criticism of the rebuilding efforts necessitated by September's big quake.

Quake-hit beneficiaries get payments docked

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some earthquake-affected residents in Christchurch are having their pensions and benefits cut, because they are earning interest on their insurance payouts.

Earthquake News Bulletin

Audio, Radio New Zealand

News breaks of an earthquake causing large amounts of damage in Canterbury.

Christchurch Earthquake - John Mitchell

Audio, Radio New Zealand

John Mitchell is the head of Civil Defence.

Christchurch Earthquake - Barry Corbett

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Barry Corbett, a Christchurch City Councillor is at the Christchurch Art Gallery which is being set up as a Civil Defence Centre.

Christchurch Earthquake - John Townend

Audio, Radio New Zealand

John Townend is an Associate Professor at the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences.