Quake scientists call for more testing of soil before building
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Scientists are calling for more ground testing to be carried out before reconstruction starts in earthquake devastated Christchurch.
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Government insurance gap will leave schools out of pocket
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Gaps in the government's insurance cover will leave many schools damaged by the earthquakes in Canterbury out of pocket.
Some families choose to keep quake inquests open
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Several families of Christchurch earthquake victims have chosen to keep their inquests open, despite the main hearing finishing up today.
Cantabrians turn to gambling to combat stress
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Problem Gambling Foundation says people in Christchurch are turning to gambling to combat stress after the city's major earthquakes.
Story of workers trapped in Forsyth Barr 12 months ago today
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In Christchurch, people have been marking one year on from the deadly 6.3 magnitude earthquake.
Godwits welcomed by different Christchurch bells
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The annual arrival of the godwits in Christchurch has been marked, despite the city's cathedral being out of action following February's earthquake.
Last unidentified victims of Chch quake laid to rest
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The last unidentified victims of the Christchurch earthquake have been laid to rest in a ceremony in Christchurch.
Thousands gather in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
At least 20 thousand people gathered at the public memorial service in Christchurch to remember the earthquake that occured one year earlier.
Social Development Minister makes earthquake announcments
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Social Development Minister, Paula Bennett, says there are thousands of unemployed people in Christchurch who could help rebuild the city.
Additional trauma counsellors head to Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Government is flying more than thirty counsellors into Christchurch, to help people feeling the strain of the earthquake's aftermath.
School children return to class in Canterbury
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Thousands of school children in Canterbury went back to school today, for the first time since the earthquake nine days ago.
Treasury expects earthquake rebuilding to lift economic growth.
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Treasury expects rebuilding after the Canterbury earthquake will help economic growth next year and put upward pressure on inflation.
Fletchers: Canterbury repairs could take years
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Fletcher Construction says it may take years to repair an estimated 50-thousand homes in Canterbury following the September 4th 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.
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.
Christchurch Earthquake - Jessica Maddock
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Radio New Zealand reporter Jessica Maddock reports from outside the Christchurch City Art Gallery which is being converted into a Civil Defence centre.
Scientists gathering massive amounts of quake data
Audio, Radio New Zealand
As aftershocks from Canterbury's 7-point-one magnitude earthquake continue, scientists are gathering massive amounts of scientific data and personal accounts.
Quake victim's husband blames rescue effort for her death
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A lawyer is claiming five victims of February's Christchurch earthquake died because of inept search and rescue efforts.
Proof-reading mistake causes upset at Christchurch council
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A proof-reading error from the Earthquake Recovery Minister's office has caused ructions at the Christchurch City Council today.
Chief Executive of The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Government is considering introducing a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes in Christchurch this afternoon.
Has the exodus from Christchurch stopped?
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The worst of the exodus from Christchurch after last year's earthquakes is over, according to a group which studies population trends.
17 jobs lost at Christchurch Art Gallery
Audio, Radio New Zealand
17 jobs have gone at the Christchurch Art Gallery, which is closed for earthquake repairs until at least June next year.
Earthquake Recovery Minister denies lobbying claims
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister and the Insurance Council both deny that insurance companies pressured the Government to relax building guidelines in Canterbury.
Plea for rates relief from Christchurch locals
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch locals made homeless by the earthquakes have made an emotional plea to the council for 100 percent rates relief.
Homeowners fight Southern Response over pay-out costs
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Forty Christchurch homeowners have headed back to court, as they seek to take a class action against earthquake insurer Southern Response.
Chch businesses call on council to keep Brighton pier open
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Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed.
Rail returns between Picton and Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The track will open this week after being closed for nearly a year after the line suffered extensive damage in last November's earthquake.
Canterbury land can't be farmed due to earthquake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Tourism, native planting, and bee keeping are all possibilities a community lead working group is waiting on government funding to explore.
Christchurch resthome fails elderly woman with infection
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch resthome under stress after the earthquakes is being blamed for systemic failures that ended in a frail elderly woman dying.
Music back at the Christchurch Town Hall
Audio, Radio New Zealand
For the first time in six years, music has filled Christchurch's Town Hall, which suffered significant damage in the February 2011 earthquake.