Immigrants sign up for citizenship in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Two shattering earthquakes and a few thousand aftershocks haven't put off a hundred immigrants becoming New Zealand citizens in Christchurch.
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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.
Cost to build a home rises
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The cost of building a home in New Zealand's main cities has risen by 20 per cent since the Canterbury earthquakes.
New property values in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Residents of some Christchurch suburbs could be in for bigger than expected rates rises after the first QV valuations since the earthquakes. The average Christchurch home now has a rating value of 455 thousand dollars, which translates into an annual rates bill of just over two thousand dollars.
Canterbury Earthquake - Jessica Maddock
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Radio New Zealand reporter Jessica Maddock reports from the Christchurch City Art Gallery which has been converted into a Civil Defence centre.
Earthquake coverage - reporter Jessica Maddock
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Radio New Zealand's Jessica Maddock reports in from outside the remains of the Canterbury TV building where people are still trapped alive.
Canterbury residents plan for tsunami evacuation
Audio, Radio New Zealand
It's been more than two months since New Zealand braced for a tsunami following a massive earthquake off the coast of Chile.
Jazz Fest to kick off in Christchurch tonight
Audio, Radio New Zealand
After a year's earthquake-enforced absence, the New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival is back and opens in Christchurch this evening.
New business hub calling for applications
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A new centre being set up to help Canterbury businesses struggling after the recent earthquakes says it's getting ready to open its doors and is calling for applications from interested companies.
New learning hubs working in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A new way to get students left classroom-less by the Christchurch earthquake back into school is proving successful.
New Canterbury earthquake help hub opens
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The government is hoping a new one-stop shop will help homeowners in Canterbury still struggling with insurance claims, but as Logan Church reports, this isn't the first initiative of its kind in the quake-rattled city.
New quake safety doubts over police stations, hospitals
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It's been revealed that not a single one of New Zealand's 315 police buildings constructed before 2011 have had a full earthquake safety check. Canterbury's district health buildings and a central Wellington cinema are among other major structures needing checks. Phil Pennington joins us with the details.
Christchurch Earthquake - Jessica Maddock
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Radio New Zealand reporter Jessica Maddock reports from outside the Christchurch City Art Gallery which is being converted into a Civil Defence centre.
China asking NZ Government for quake compensation
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The Chinese Government is calling on New Zealand to give special compensation to the families of Chinese people killed in the Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch Earthquake - Jessica Maddock
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Radio New Zealand reporter Jessica Maddock reports from outside the Christchurch City Art Gallery which is being converted into a Civil Defence centre.
Springsteen for quake anniversary concert
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Bruce Springsteen has announced dates for a New Zealand tour including a concert in Christchurch for the anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake.
An all-Christchurch Chapter and Verse
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Canterbury novelist Joanna Orwin has a new, futurist story of a New Zealand changed by cataclysmic volcanoes and tsunami, Sacrifice. And we hear about some of the stories in a post-earthquake Christchurch anthology, Tales for Canterbury.
Fletcher wins NZ's largest ever building contract
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Fletcher Construction has won the largest building contract in New Zealand history to repair half of the Canterbury homes damaged in last month's earthquake.
Podcast Critic: Denise Garland
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Today RNZ's Midday supervising producer, Denise Garland, looks at two brand new podcasts. Collapse is a podcast from Stuff, all about the Christchurch earthquakes in the lead up the to 10th anniversary of the devastating quake on February 22nd. She also looks at NZ Wars - Stories of Tainui from RNZ which over the three episodes covers the war of Waikato in the 1860s, the great war for New Zealand, a defining conflict of New Zealand.
New report maps quake liquefaction zone
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A major area of possible earthquake liquefaction has been identified south of Christchurch.
Botany to elect new MP tomorrow
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The voters of Botany will elect a new MP tomorrow, but last week's earthquake in Christchurch has meant the last few weeks of the campaign have been very subdued.
Quake claims affect Suncorp NZ result
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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. .
Christchurch's new QE2 sports complex opens
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The Canterbury earthquakes damaged the facility beyond use, and almost six years after it was demolished, a new facility known as Taiora QE2 has risen from the rubble.
Govt pledges new carparks for Christchurch Hospital
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The government has announced hundreds of new carparks it hopes will solve the ongoing issues at Christchurch Hospital. Parking was significantly reduced after the earthquakes - forcing patients, visitors and staff to park far away and walk, or catch a shuttle to the hospital. The government's pledging a new building and extension of staff car-parking. Sally Murphy reports.
History with Dr Grant Morris
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Today Dr Grant Morris talks to Jesse about the destruction of major settlements in New Zealand history. He's just returned from a trip to Christchurch where he saw a lot of what has been built since their devastating earthquakes and what still needs to be constructed. Today he looks back on two famous historic examples of New Zealand settlements that were partially destroyed by earthquakes.
Burial service held for soldier killed in Afghanistan
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A New Zealand soldier killed in Afghanistan last week has been laid to rest in Hamilton but without full military honors because of the Christchurch earthquake.
Govt mounts quake rebuild roadshow
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The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will be travelling the length of New Zealand this week to drum up investment in the rebuild of Christchurch's city centre.
Earthquake Minister in Europe to speak to insurance companies
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The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is in Europe in an attempt to convince insurance companies not to pull out of New Zealand after the Christchurch earthquakes.
Building codes minimised quake's injuries, damage
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New Zealand's strict building codes are being praised for minimising the injuries and damage caused by the seven-point one magnitude earthquake that shook Canterbury on Saturday.
Building a better Canterbury
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A debate on the architectural way forward for earthquake hit Christchurch ahead of an exhibition and series of talks initiated by the New Zealand Institute of Architects.