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Council building chief outlines stickering process

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The collapsed PGC and CTV buildings in the Christchurch CBD were both"green stickered"by city council inspectors following the earthquake in September last year.

EQC expected to face tough questions in performance review

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Commission is expected to face tough questioning when its handling of the Canterbury Earthquakes is reviewed early next year.

1 in 4 chance of another big Canterbury quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Government scientists say there's almost a one in four chance of a magnitude seven earthquake striking Canterbury in the next year.

Seismologist discusses latest Christchurch quakes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Two weeks ago government scientists warned there was almost a one in four chance of a magnitude six to seven earthquake striking Canterbury within a year.

Christchurch looks to rebuild its tourism potential

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch hotels lost a million guest nights in the year following the February earthquake, but tourism in the city is now picking up again.

Carpenter Chris Nutfield recieves bravery award

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch carpenter Chris Nutfield rescued three women from the collapsed PGC building. He's one of the many to receive a bravery and heroism award one year after the February 2011 earthquake.

Broken River revisited

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A year after the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch, Simon Morton revisits the Avon River to see how life's progressing along it and in it.

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.

Canterbury quake expected to hit NZ economy in short term

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Economists and business leaders predict the Canterbury earthquake will lead to a rash of business failures and cut economic growth this year.

Evening Business News for 7 December 2010

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Australian-owned, ANZ Bank, is betting small and medium sized firms will drive earnings next year, bolstered by the Rugby World Cup and rebuilding of the earthquake-hit Canterbury region.

The Panel with Gary Moore and Joanne Black (Part 2)

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Are men with lower voices more attractive to the opposite sex; The Canterbury Earthquake insurance deadlock; Speed Camera tickets have doubled over the last year.

Chapter and Verse - Ruth Todd

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Ruth Todd is a stalwart of the Christchurch Writers and Readers Festival - which returns after a four year hiatus due to the earthquakes.

Manu Korihi News for 22 February 2012

Efforts are underway to find out how many Maori left Christchurch after the earthquake; The Chairperson of the Maori Midwives Collective Nga Maia, says the earthquake a year ago forced the organisation to start its administrative operations from scratch; Ngai Tahu says its people are turning to the tribe for help with legal and engineering advice about their earthquake-damaged homes in Christchurch; The Ngai Tahu hapu, Ngai Tuahuriri in Christchurch, will be welcoming the Governor-General to Rehua Marae this morning to commemorate the anniversary of last year's earthquake.

Anger at Earthquake Authority's communications budget

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Community leaders in Christchurch are angry to learn the Earthquake Recovery Authority spent more than three-and-a-half million dollars on communications in the past financial year.

Economics ensures a high level of Chch rubble recycling

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A year and a half after the February Earthquake, economics has ensured much of the waste material coming out of Christchurch's central city has been recycled.

Christchurch residents hope for options on fate of homes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some residents have been waiting for the verdict on the fate of their home and land since the first earthquake hit in September last year.

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.

Student Volunteer Army get ANZAC award

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In the next few minutes, the Student Volunteer Army in Christchurch is being presented with the ANZAC of the Year award, to recognise the huge clean up job the students did after the earthquakes.

Christchurch car sales up as insurers pays out

Audio, Radio New Zealand

While many businesses in Christchurch are still struggling to get back on their feet after over a year of earthquakes, car sales, including many luxury models, are booming.

James Jameson

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Former Christchurch restaurateur James Jameson ran a cafe in the Christchurch Arts Centre until the Canterbury earthquakes of 2011. Last year, James moved to Mt Lyford – the area hit hard and isolated by this month's earthquakes.

CTV building not inspected by engineer after Boxing Day quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Two separate chances to inspect the Canterbury Television building were missed before the February earthquake saw it pancake to the ground last year, killing 115 people.

Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 7 March 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A national memorial service marking the Christchurch earthquake is announced. It could take more than a year for all the victims to be identified and Rocky raises 60 thousand dollars for the relief fund.

Your Place - Rolleston

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Rolleston is a town in the Selwyn District of Canterbury, just outside the Christchurch City boundary. It was close to the epicenter of the September earthquake last year, but suffered little damage because it sits on very stable rock.

Manu Korihi News for 11 June 2012

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A 22-year-old self-employed dairy farmer hopes his success through winning a new Maori farming award will inspire other young troubled Maori to follow their dreams; The Chairperson of Nelson's first Maori language immersion school says there's been a shift in attitude among members of the public - who now understand the school won't be exclusive; The former National MP Sandra Goudie is calling for Waikato ratepayers to oppose two Maori seats that the Regional Council is introducing at next year's election; Liquefaction from the Christchurch earthquakes may have unearthed four taonga on the banks of the Heathcote river.

Manu Korihi News for 11 June 2012

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The former National MP Sandra Goudie is calling for Waikato ratepayers to oppose two Maori seats that the Regional Council is introducing at next year's election; The Chairperson of Nelson's first Maori language immersion school says there's been a shift in attitude among members of the public - who now understand the school won't be exclusive; A 22-year-old self-employed dairy farmer hopes his success through winning a new Maori farming award will inspire other young troubled Maori to follow their dreams; Liquefaction from the Christchurch earthquakes may have unearthed four taonga on the banks of the Heathcote river.