HB farmers donate over 350 stock to raise $40K for chch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Sheep and cattle farmers in Hawke's bay have rallied round to help raise over 40 thousand dollars for the Christchurch Earthquake Fund.
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Preparation work paid off - ex Civil Defence controller
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A former Civil Defence controller for Canterbury says years of planning to reduce the impact of a major earthquake in Christchurch has proven its worth.
Philippines follows Chinese in call for extra compensation
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Philippines government is asking for extra compensation for its citizens killed in the Christchurch earthquake, a similar plea is being made by China.
UK rugby fans stay positive about uncertainty over Cup
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In the UK, fans and travel agents are staying positive about any changes to the Rugby World Cup schedule forced by the Christchurch earthquake.
Key rules out extra compensation for China quake victims
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Government's ruled out extra money for families of Chinese victims of the Christchurch earthquake while Chinese authorities continue to push for special consideration.
Christchurch: return of 60-thousand quake 'refugees'
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Civil Defence says as many as sixty thousand people are expected to return to Christchurch after fleeing the city because of last month's earthquake.
Jobs lost as Chch yarn plant closes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Almost 200 workers in Christchurch have lost their jobs with the closure of the Canterbury Spinners Plant - which the owners say was so badly damaged in last month's earthquake that it is beyond repair.
Law Society warns of backlog of cases in Chch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Law Society is warning disruption to services following last month's earthquake in Christchurch is likely to lead to a massive bottleneck of court cases.
Air NZ issues profit warning
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Surging oil prices and the impact of devastating earthquakes in Christchurch and Japan have prompted Air Zealand to issue a profit warning.
Firsthand quake experience for US PhD student
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A PhD student from the United States who moved to Canterbury to study earthquakes says his firsthand experience in Christchurch has been extremely useful.
All Blacks to play one off test for earthquake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The All Blacks have announced this morning that they'll play an extra test match this year, to raise money for the rebuild of Christchurch.
Earthquakes cause profit losses at Air New Zealand
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Air New Zealand is warning that it may need to cut some domestic and international routes as it tries to recoup some of its expected losses from the Christchurch and Japanese earthquakes.
Michael Endres
Audio, Radio New Zealand
German pianist and professor of music at Canterbury University previews upcoming earthquake fundraising concert tour of NZ.
New Zealander survives 3 big quakes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A New Zealander who was in Christchurch for both the September and February earthquakes, has spoken about experiencing her third major quake - this time in Japan.
Aiden Pons
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch-based 11 year-old piano player talks about the compostition he wrote in response to the Sepetmber 4 earthquake.
Musician Fiona Pears
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Lyttelton-based musician Fiona Pears is putting her life back together after the Christchurch earthquake. She's written a song, called Calm After The Storm.
Canterbury's Earthquakes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
GNS seismologists explain why the Darfield and Christchurch earthquakes were so damaging and 'punchy'
Finance Minister says govt will borrow to cover quake costs
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Finance Minister says the Government will cover the ten billion dollar cost of the Christchurch earthquake by borrowing more rather than cutting spending or putting up taxes.
Labour tries to make political hay out of World Cup loss
Audio, Radio New Zealand
On the eve of the memorial service for the Christchurch earthquake, the Labour party is laying into the Government's handling of the city's ditching as a Rugby World Cup venue.
Christchurch girls' school surprises Polyfest organisers
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch kapa haka group took to the stage in Auckland today, surprising organisers who didn't expect they'd be able to perform after last month's earthquake.
Quake victim hopes to leave hospital to attend service
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The memorial service for those who died in the Christchurch earthquake will take place in Hagley Park just after midday today.
Geoff Robinson checks in from Hagley Park
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Church bells will ring worldwide ring for Christchurch today as tens of thousands of people attend today's National memorial service for the victims for the Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch spirits flagging after weeks of making do
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Most parts of Christchurch damaged by last month's 6.3 earthquake now have power and water.
National Christchurch Memorial Service - Archbishop David Moxon
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the memorial service in Hagley Park, marking the February 22 earthquake.
Scientist explains 'trampoline effect' in Chch quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Scientists studying last month's earthquake in Christchurch say the shaking was exacerbated by a slapdown or trampoline effect that made the land under the city bounce up and down.
AMI stadium owner may not insure pitch against further damage
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The owner of Christchurch's AMI stadium is refusing to guarantee it will insure its playing field in future, despite taking a multimillion-dollar taxpayer handout to fix earthquake damage.
Dr Nick Baker on risks to Christchurch babies
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Paediatrician Nick Baker talks to Nine to Noon about the risks to Christchurch babies in the aftermath of the earthquakes dogging the area.
Sarah Ann Walker
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Sydney-based NZ soprano who has arranged an Australian fundraising concert for Christchurch earthquake victims.
Our Changing World
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Scientists are just beginning to understand why the recent Canterbury earthquakes 'punched above their size', and their findings could change international scientific thinking about earthquakes. Alison Ballance talks with GNS seismologists Martin Reyners and Bill Fry to find out more.
Business owners angry over Christchurch CBD access
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More than a houndred people with businesses in Christchurch's CBD have stormed a cordon into the Red Zone, in frustration at still not being allowed access to their buildings - one month on from the earthquake.