Delay in tsunami sirens confuses many
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury residents were left confused after the earthquake after the news media reported they needed to evacuate but tsunami sirens were silent.
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Union rejects claims of illegal activity
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More on allegations from the Earthquake Commission that some contractors have been filing false invoices for work done on the Christchurch rebuild.
The different fates of Christchurch's Catholic and Anglican cathedrals
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Both of Christchurch's big cathedrals were destroyed in the earthquakes. Their fates have been very different, and only one will rise again.
A documentary about how young people in Christchurch have adapted over the…
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Earthquakes, fire and terrorism have shaped the lives of Christchurch teenagers growing up during the last decade. A documentary from NZBS students.
Quake wage subsidies wind down from tomorrow
Audio, Radio New Zealand
From tomorrow, the Government is winding down the subsidy that allows earthquake-damaged businesses in Canterbury to keep paying their workers' wages.
Canterbury Crusaders victory a win over adversity
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Despite being homeless following the February earthquake, the Canterbury Crusaders have made it through to the finals of the Super Rugby tournament.
Christchurch Community group cries foul over OIA fee
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Commission has been labelled obstructive after it demanded 24 thousand dollars to provide documents under an Official Information Act request.
Brownlee defends the way the government has dealt with crisis
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has defended the government's handling of the Christchurch City Council's consenting crisis in Parliament this afternoon.
Quake damaged unisurable homes up for rent
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Earthquake damaged Christchurch homes written off by insurance companies are becoming hot property for investors wanting to make money renting them out.
Christchurch author says insurance industry has failed city
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Two years on from the Christchurch earthquakes, a local author says the insurance industry has failed in its response to the disaster.
Quake-hit beneficiaries get payments docked
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Some earthquake-affected residents in Christchurch are having their pensions and benefits cut, because they are earning interest on their insurance payouts.
Rugby World Cup organiser say tournament won't be transferred
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Fears the Rugby World Cup could be relocated to Australia in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake are unfounded say tournament organisers.
Christchurch Cathedral
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Dean of Christchurch Cathedral Peter Beck talks about what the people of Christchurch are going through in the aftermath of the earthquake.
Christchurch's Court Theatre finds new temporary home
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch's Court Theatre devastated by February's earthquake has found a temporary new home - an old grain store in the suburb of Addington.
Labour MPs demand details of land to be abandoned
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Labour MPs in Christchurch are calling on the Government to tell people now if their earthquake damaged land has to be abandoned.
Wait finally over for some Christchurch people
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The wait will finally be over for some Christchurch households when they find out whether their earthquake-damaged properties will be abandoned.
Researchers begin to analyse effects of quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Some parts of central Christchurch may have been hit by rogue seismic energy during last week's earthquake, amplifying the level of destruction.
Grim picture for the Capital if quake hits
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch earthquake is prompting Wellington residents to prepare for the possibility that their city could be struck by a major tremor.
HB farmers donate over 350 stock to raise $40K for chch
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Sheep and cattle farmers in Hawke's bay have rallied round to help raise over 40 thousand dollars for the Christchurch Earthquake Fund.
Air NZ issues profit warning
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Surging oil prices and the impact of devastating earthquakes in Christchurch and Japan have prompted Air Zealand to issue a profit warning.
RWC organiser say tournament won't move to Australia
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Fears the Rugby World Cup could be relocated to Australia in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake are unfounded say tournament organisers.
Christchurch homeowners upset at latest quake report
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Some Christchurch residents are angry they will have to wait almost three years before their severely earthquake damaged homes can be repaired.
2011 Body Festival
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch arts event that took one of the biggest hits in the September earthquake last year, was the annual Body Festival.
Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
Govt reconsiders legal aid for quake families
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The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
Anger from a chch firefighter on the anniversay of the quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch firefighter says the Fire Service's management team should be sacked because of poor conduct during the February earthquake emergency response.
Disgruntled red-zone residents back Labour's plan
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Disgruntled Christchurch red-zoners who want the government to rethink its policy on quake-damaged homes are backing Labour's Earthquake Recovery Package.
Our Own Odysseys: Sendai Volunteer
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch resident Nigel Rushton recently cycled through Japan and spent a week helping with the clean-up of another earthquake ravaged region.
Jobs are to go at the Christchurch department store Ballantynes
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Thirty to fourty jobs are to go at the Christchurch department store, Ballantynes, because of earthquake damage to it's central city shop.
Godwits welcomed by different Christchurch bells
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The annual arrival of the godwits in Christchurch has been marked, despite the city's cathedral being out of action following February's earthquake.