Lawyer dismisses Labour's plan for an Earthquake Court
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch lawyer with more than 100 insurance cases before the courts is dismissing Labour's plans for a special Earthquake Court.
Search
found 2305 results
Earthquake Commission referred fraud cases increase
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The number of fraud cases referred to the Christchurch police by the Earthquake Commission has doubled in the past five months.
Earthquake engineers told it will get easier
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Earthquake engineers working on the rebuild of Christchurch have been told they are in the most painful part, two years on.
Earthquake simulator being developed at Canterbury University
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An earthquake simulator designed to help people get over their fear of quakes is being developed at Canterbury University.
Wool auctions resume after being halted by earthquake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The national wool auction system is back in business after being knocked out of action by the Christchurch earthquake.
Defence Force's earthquake response largest seen in NZ
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Defence Force's deployment in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake is the military's biggest ever domestic operation.
Earthquake appeal trust allocates money to quake needs
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust has spelled out how it will allocate almost 70 million dollars in quake donations.
Canterbury was shaken by a 5.1 earthquake around 5.30am
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury was shaken by a 5.1 earthquake just after 5.30 this morning.
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.
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.
Ten regulations passed under emergency earthquake powers
Audio, Radio New Zealand
There are 10 fresh regulations already in place under emergency powers rushed through Parliament to deal with the Canterbury earthquake.
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.
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.
Porirua earthquake simulation to help hillside homes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
There are hopes an earthquake simulation in Porirua might result in homes being better prepared for a big shake. Houses on Christchurch's Port Hills suffered more damage than houses in other areas during the Canterbury Earthquakes - even though the ground shaking was roughly the same. Now the Earthquake Commission is on a mission to find out why that was - and prevent the same level of damage in a future quake. Checkpoint reporter Logan Church and video journalist Dom Thomas start their report up on a hilly farm above Wellington.
Christchurch council grilled over buildings at quake commission
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City Council has faced tough questioning at the Royal Commission into the Canterbury earthquakes over its role in ensuring buildings are earthquake strengthened.
Quake claims affect Suncorp NZ result
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The insurance arms of Suncorp New Zealand have reported lower profits off the back of the Kaikoura earthquake and a rise in Canterbury earthquake claims. .
Minister says recovery process from quake moving quickly
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, says the recovery process from Canterbury's earthquake is moving quickly, despite strong aftershocks yesterday setting back repair work.
Police investigate first cases of fraudulent earthquake claims
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch police have made their first arrest for false claims over earthquake damage, charging a local woman with obtaining by deception.
Union plans legal action against Earthquake Commission
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Contractors in Christchurch are due to file legal action against the Earthquake Commission tomorrow, because of thousands of dollars worth of unpaid invoices.
The latest from EQC
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The head of the Earthquake Commission Ian Simpson says the claims from Friday's and July's earthquakes are being handled differently from the approach taken in Christchurch.
More budget cuts in store after Christchurch earthquake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Finance Minister, Bill English, says the Christchurch earthquake means the New Zealand economy is unlikely to grow this fiscal year.
Financial assistance in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Minister for Social Development and Employment, Paula Bennett discusses Financial assistance in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake.
Finding the CEO of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority
Audio, Radio New Zealand
State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie is helping to recruit the new head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.
Earthquake documentary opens in Christchurch cinemas
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The first full-length film documenting the lives of those affected by the Canterbury earthquakes had its premiere in Christchurch last night.
One year on, we remember Christchurch's earthquake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Recollections of the February earthquake, and coverage of the services and events being held to mark the events of one year ago.
New Zealand Red Cross launches earthquake appeal
Audio, Radio New Zealand
There is now a single appeal fund being managed by the New Zealand Red Cross to help those affected by Canterbury's earthquake.
Earthquake Recovery Authority - manager of demolitions
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Warwick Isaacs, the manager of demolitions for the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority was in the red zone when the magnitude 6 quake struck.
Earthquake simulations to start today near QE II stadium
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A second round of earthquake simulations, using explosives are to begin in Christchurch today; upsetting some residents in the area.
A decade on in Christchurch, earthquake aftermath
Audio, Radio New Zealand
How the physical, mental, emotional and financial aftershocks of Christchurch's deadly earthquake which claimed 185 lives, are still being felt 10 years on.
Changes ahead for Earthquake Recovery Authority
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Changes are on the way for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority which from today becomes part of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.