Greens oppose quake authority Bill as too far-reaching
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Parliament is debating under urgency the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Bill, but the Greens plan to vote against the first reading.
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Christchurch shaken by yet another strong aftershock
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch has been shaken by another strong aftershock. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit ten kilometres east of Lyttleton harbour.
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.
Report shows quakes slow, not stall, Canterbury economy
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A new report suggests economic activity in Canterbury has not reduced as a result of the September and February earthquakes.
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.
Head of CERA describes view of Christchurch from the air
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Roger Sutton, flew over the quake-hit city after today's first shake.
Government welcomes calls for new building standards
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Government is welcoming a report from the Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission that calls for urgent changes to building standards.
Cera chief executive reflects on progress a year on
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Dealing with the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes is a challenge unlike any New Zealand has faced in its history.
Quake firms to seek government wage subsidy
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Government will be asked to provide special funding to help save small Christchurch businesses facing ruin after the earthquake.
Canterbury's state of emergency still in place
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Civil Defence says a state of emergency will remain in place in earthquake ravaged Cantebury for at least another day.
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.
Lyttleton's port still has damaged but waterways on mend
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch's Lyttelton Port says business has picked up about five per cent, as shops replace stock lost in the 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.
Canterbury University bailout not on National or Labour's cards
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Ian Town, speaks to Checkpoint about the massive losses sustained because of the Christchurch earthquake.
Engineers followed protocol in CTV assessment, expert says
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An overseas expert has defended the structural engineer who declared the Canterbury Television building sound after the September 2010 earthquake.
Royal Commission hears of deficiences in CTV structure
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Royal Commission into the Canterbury earthquakes has been told of new deficiencies in the structure of the CTV Building.
Anger, frustration and tears at Sumner residents meeting
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Sumner residents whose properties have been condemned have vented their frustrations at a meeting with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.
Extra police provide reassurance on Christchurch streets
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In Christchurch, 75 police officers from across the country remain on the beat, bolstering the local contingent following February's earthquake.
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.
Requests pour in for EQC to review repairs
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Commission could have a big job on its hands fixing quake damaged Christchurch homes for a second time.
300 at EQC botched repairs meeting
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More than 300 people turned out to a meeting in Christchurch last night to hear about botched Earthquake Commission repairs.
MBIE survey of quake repairs criticised
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury homeowners are questioning the validity of a survey which was supposed to independently test the quality of earthquake repairs.
Canterbury homeowners question government survey
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury homeowners are questioning the validity of a survey which was supposed to independently test the quality of earthquake repairs.
Re-start container mall wanted in Kaikōura
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Kaikōura's struggling business community wants a container mall similar to Christchurch's re-start mall set up after the Canterbury earthquakes.
Law with Haydon Wilson
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Haydon Wilson of Kensington Swan discusses the ongoing legal ramifactions of the Canterbury Earthquakes, in particular the Quake Outcasts case.
Empty lots and makeshift public spaces: Why Christchurch's regeneration is…
Audio, Radio New Zealand
February 22 marks 13 years since Christchurch's devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake, and the urban recovery is still in progress.
Cultivate Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Earthquake demolition work in Christchurch has made way for an urban farm that is equipping young people with life and work skills.
Lianne Dalziel on Christchurch, 2011, and now
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has experienced her fair share of earthquakes as a resident, MP and then Mayor. She joins Checkpoint.
Christchurch quake has changed private school bastion for ever
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Private schools in Christchurch have asked the government for help as they try to cope in the aftermath of February's earthquake.