Midday News for 14 June 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Thousands in Christchurch still without power and water supply after yesterday's earthquakes and the government will soon decide which suburbs must be abandoned.
Thousands in Christchurch still without power and water supply after yesterday's earthquakes and the government will soon decide which suburbs must be abandoned.
We hear the latest from Latimer Square where a make-shift hospital has been set-up outside the Canterbury TV building.
Earthquake Crisis Phone Counselling telephone number for those directly impacted by the Christchurch earthquake: 0800 299 100.
We're joined by the mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker.
Between demolition and rebuild stands a time of opportunity in the earthquake ravaged city of Christchurch. Greening the Rubble and Gap Filler are temporary pockets of enterprise which began as early responses and have built in momentum to define the new city.
Christchurch man Tom Brittenden tells Simon Mercep of the scenes of chaos around Cashel Mall with a story of both survival and tragedy.
The Crusaders rugby side had just finished training at Rugby Park when the quake struck.
How will the government pay its estimated $5 billion share of the rebuild of Christchurch?
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.
International research has shed new light on why the February earthquake in Christchurch was so damaging.
This year's census has been cancelled following the Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch police have made their first arrest for false claims over earthquake damage, charging a local woman with obtaining by deception.
Contractors in Christchurch are due to file legal action against the Earthquake Commission tomorrow, because of thousands of dollars worth of unpaid invoices.
Warwick Isaacs, the manager of demolitions for the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority was in the red zone when the magnitude 6 quake struck.
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority boss Roger Sutton.
The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal established by the government and spearheaded by NZX Chief Executive Mark Weldon has attracted donor money from companies and individuals around the world. How will that money be spent?
Helen Gatonyi is the Manager of the Christchurch Tenants Protection Association, whose own office was destroyed in the quake.
Two shattering earthquakes and a few thousand aftershocks haven't put off a hundred immigrants becoming New Zealand citizens in Christchurch.
People have until midnight tonight to lodge a claim with the Earthquake Commission for property damaged in the February Christchurch earthquake.
In less than a minute, Christchurch and its people will be changed forever. Produced by Katy Gosset and Justin Gregory.
The national wool auction system is back in business after being knocked out of action by the Christchurch earthquake.
The Defence Force's deployment in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake is the military's biggest ever domestic operation.
The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust has spelled out how it will allocate almost 70 million dollars in quake donations.
Canterbury was shaken by a 5.1 earthquake just after 5.30 this morning.
Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 4 March. This week.......more news and interviews about the Christchurch earthquake and we delve into an ice cave created by Mt Erebus in Antartica.
Survivors are gathering in Christchurch today to remember those who died in the devastating Christchurch earthquake of 2011. Of the 185 people who were killed, 115 died when the CTV building collapsed. Former CTV employee Tom Hawker watched his workplace collapse in front of him. He speaks to Susie Ferguson.
An extended news bulletin featuring coverage of the Christchurch earthquake.
The Coroner will today hear more evidence about the more than 60 language students who perished in the Canterbury Television building when it collapsed in February's earthquake.
The country's political parties are uncertain about whether a special tax might be needed to help pay to rebuild Christchurch after this week's devastating earthquake.
People in Canterbury with homes damaged by the February 22nd earthquake have less than six hours left to lodge a claim with the Earthquake Commission.