Education Minister talks on closures
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More now on the Minister of Education sticking with her proposals in February to close or merge earthquake-hit Christchurch schools, with the exception of some New Brighton schools.
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Chch residents furious at Regenerate Chch plans
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch's earthquake rebuild authority, Regenerate Christchurch, has released a new report setting out a timeline for what to do with the land - but angry residents are calling for action.
Roger Sutton to head the Earthquake Recovery Authority
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Damaged properties, water, sewerage and the demolition of buildings in the city centre are first on the list for the new man in charge of the recovery operation in Canterbury.
Christchurch volunteers begin training to work with refugees
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch is preparing to welcome the first refugees to settle in the city since the 2010 earthquake, but it needs more volunteers to help them transition into their new lives.
Tornado rips through West Auckland
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch couple who fled to Auckland after the earthquakes are now assessing damage at their new house, after a tornado tore through their suburb.
Business leaders happy with plan for Christchurch rebuild
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The creation of a new unit within the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority to oversee the rebuilding of central Christchurch is being welcomed by business leaders.
BWB Books
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Dire predictions about the death of books and of publishing in this country with the advent of e-books and the amalgamation of big publishing houses have proved to be way off the mark. One of the standout publishers to have emerged is Wellington's BWB - Bridget Williams' Books - with its focus on New Zealand non-fiction and championing of the topical essay. Titles in their popular BWB text series include The New Zealand Project by Max Harris, Holly Walker's The Whole Intimate Mess, and Antibiotic Resistance by Dr Siouxsie Wiles. Their latest publications include The Expatriates by expat Martin Edmond, and Paul Gorman's take on the Canterbury Earthquakes - Portacom City.
The Panel with Lisa Scott and David Cormack (Part 1)
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A fault line on Dunedin's doorstep could cause an earthquake as destructive as 2010's Canterbury quake. Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles explains why the new superbug CPE is a serious threat. A New Zealand Medical Journal article warns a group of bacteria known as Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae pose an enormous risk to people in intensive care, or having bone marrow or lung or liver transplants. Mercedes-Benz has successfully trialled a new app called Croove, CROOVE, which will let Mercedes owners rent out their cars. Now it's being officially rolled out. The panellists discuss the sign outside a pub in New Brighton reading "Vegan buffet. Just kidding now get away from our sign - you pansy." Is this just a joke or is it deeply offensive? The Kentucky doctor dragged off a United Airlines flight from Chicago earlier this month has received a financial settlement from the airline.
National to confirm Auckland Central candidate by early Aug - Brownlee
Audio, Radio New Zealand
National's new deputy leader Gerry Brownlee discusses today's resignations from Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams, his track record in helping Christchurch earthquake claimants, and National's plans for the Auckland Central electorate.
Cruise ships coming back to Christchurch in 2019
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Lyttelton Port Company, owned by Christchurch City Council, will spend $56 million on a new berth for cruise ships, which haven't visited the garden city since the 2011 earthquake.
The Panel with Sir Bruce Slane and Michelle A'Court (Part 1)
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Topics - the latest twist in the Kim Dotcom saga is that the police have announced they're investigating the Government Communications Security Bureau's illegal surveillance of the internet mogul. New research has shown that membership of all mainstream Christian denominations has fallen to historic lows - except for Catholicism. New research has uncovered the role underground rock structures played in stopping the September 2010 Christchurch earthquake from linking up with the Port Hills faultline and causing greater damage to Christchurch.
Midday News for 5 August 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee says its taking too long to consent new sub divisions in Christchurch. The sharemarket and dollar fall following turmoil on world markets.
EQC chief responds to highly critical report
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A new report says the Earthquake Commission was ill-prepared for a major earthquake and had to use inexperienced staff to respond to the Canterbury earthquakes.
The Vault - RNZ in Christchurch during the February 2011 quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Radio New Zealand has had to abandon the Christchurch building that was it's base and the home of Sound Archives - Nga Taonga Korero. Deborah Nation tells its earthquake story through audio - starting with the interview Brigette Mills was recording at 12:51pm on 22 February 2011.
Crematorium fears for Sydenham
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A group of business owners in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham fear the new crematorium there will drive people away from the area, which is trying to revitalise after significant earthquake damage.
Report paints bleak picture for impact of earthquake on capital
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A new report by the Greater Wellington Regional Council paints a grim picture if the capital was struck by a 7 point 1 earthquake, similar to that which hit Canterbury in September.
Evening Business for 23 May 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Kathmandu has announced plans to build its new national distribution centre in the Christchurch suburb of Woolston, in a vote of confidence for the earthquake-damaged city.
Hearing into Canterbury earthquakes begins today
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Royal Commission hearings into the Canterbury earthquake begin in Christchurch today to examine why some of the newer buildings in the city's CBD failed so badly.
Earthquake prompts rush of civil defence volunteers
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The first meeting for new civil defence volunteers in Christchurch since the earthquake last month has attracted more than four times the number that usually turn up.
Not everybody in Chch excited about Council approvals
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister says the Christchurch City Council has wasted an opportunity in deciding to save the Town Hall, instead of building a new performing arts precinct.
Councillor says Wellington quake report highlights problems
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A new report says a major earthquake in Wellington would leave a bill of nearly 40 billion dollars, almost twice as much as that of the Canterbury quakes.
Disappointment as Bishop decides to demolish Chch cathedral
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch's Blessed Sacrament Cathedral was set to be repaired following the Canterbury earthquakes, but the new Bishop Paul Martin has decided it's too expensive and has decided to rebuild closer to the city centre.
Too little too late for displaced Christchurch retirees
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Retired Christchurch people affected by the earthquakes are disappointed they have been left out of new rules aimed at giving people in retirement villages better payouts after natural disasters.
Skills shortage looms ahead of Christchurch rebuild
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Members of the building industry say a serious skills shortage is looming as the Government releases new estimates of the number of homes seriously damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes.
Disaster anniversaries and community recovery
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The National Recovery Coordinator for Red Cross Emergency Services in Australia, who has researched disaster recovery practices around the world including the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, London bombings and Sichuan earthquake. She is visiting New Zealand ahead of the first anniversary of the February earthquake in Christchurch.
Historic Speight's Brewery leaps into 21st century
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The historic home of New Zealand's most popular beer has been secured with a forty-million dollar upgrade. The Prime Minister John Key yesterday officially opened the redeveloped Speight's Brewery in central Dunedin, which has taken over the Lion company's South Island production because of the Christchurch earthquakes.
The Panel, with David McPhail, Tim Watkin and Islay McLeod (Part 1)
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Topics - New Zealanders paid tribute to the victims of the Christchurch earthquake today - with two minutes' silence marking the moment the disaster struck last week. The emergency ambulance service provider, St John, has hit out at hoax callers who have been wasting valuable time and ambulance service resources following Tuesday's earthquake.
Manu Korihi News for 29 June 2012
Audio, Radio New Zealand
One of five Maori social service providers losing a Family Start contract is choosing not to fight the decision in court - and will instead attempt to win back the business; Maori business leaders who've recently returned from China say the trip has already resulted in new export deals - including a five-tonne shipment of mussels to a Chinese town; A new Maori education group says iwi are sleeping giants that have woken up to help tamariki do better at school; A new study into the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes on Maori mental health patients is promising to offer a unique perspective on how Maori live after devastating events.
Manu Korihi News for 29 June 2012
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Maori business leaders who've recently returned from China say the trip has already resulted in new export deals - including a five-tonne shipment of mussels to a Chinese town; One of five Maori social service providers losing a Family Start contract is choosing not to fight the decision in court - and will instead attempt to win back the business; A new Maori education group says iwi are sleeping giants that have woken up to help tamariki do better at school; A new study into the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes on Maori mental health patients is promising to offer a unique perspective on how Maori live after devastating events.
Construction of 35 million dollar bridge to take 2 years
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The construction of the first bridge in Canterbury to be built to the new earthquake design codes is going to take nearly two years and cost over 30 million dollars.