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Canterbury Earthquake - Jackie Shields

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Jackie Shields is a resident of the Burwood suburb in Christchruch.

Census cancelled because of quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

This year's census has been cancelled following the Christchurch earthquake.

Canterbury Earthquake - Roger Sutton

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Orion's chief executive, Roger Sutton outlines the power situation in Christchurch.

Chch's new super school opens in Aranui with a bumper roll

Haeata is the first public school in Christchurch to cater for all ages, replacing three eastern suburbs schools that were closed after the earthquakes. RNZ joined more than 900 students for the first day.

New Chch City Council has first meeting with EQ Minister

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The newly elected Christchurch City Council had its first meeting with the Earthquake Recovery Minister last night, and councillors say it was the beginning of a much better working relationship.

6.2 earthquake felt throughout central NZ

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake was felt widely throughout the central New Zealand and as far south as Christchurch today. We spoke to people throughout the country, who described what impact the quake had on them.

Anna Kijanowska

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Polish pianist in NZ for the Christchurch Polish Association's earthquake fundraising concert this Saturday.

Canterbury Earthquake - Paul Burns

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Paul Burns is the task force leader of Urban Search and Rescue.

Canterbury Earthquake - Mary Gordon

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Mary Gordon is the Executive Director of Nursing for the Canterbury DHB.

Canterbury Earthquake - Vicki Treadell

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Vicki Treadell is the British High Commisioner and is in Christchurch now.

Canterbury Earthquake - David Meates

Audio, Radio New Zealand

David Meates is the Chief Executive of the Canterbury District Health Board.

Paul Potts

Audio, Radio New Zealand

British crossover tenor performing Christchurch Earthquake fundraiser with NZSO and Elizabeth Marvelly this weekend.

Bob Parker Retains Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Did his work in the earthquake aftermath sway the voters?

2pm Earthquake Bulletin

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Update of the Canterbury Earthquake including the Prime Minister's address to Parliament.

Canterbury Earthquake - State of Emergency

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The mayor of Christchurch has declared a local state of emergency.

Canterbury Earthquake - John Carter

Audio, Radio New Zealand

John Carter, Minister for Civil Defence gives reporters in Wellington a briefing.

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.

New Fire Service review into Christchurch earthquake response

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Fire Service may have announced another investigation into its response to last year's deadly February earthquake in Christchurch, but there are already claims it won't go far enough although some feel it will indicate the need for a Royal Commission of Inquiry.

Research shows quakes produced millions of tonnes of waste

Audio, Radio New Zealand

New research shows the Canterbury earthquakes generated eight million tonnes of waste - forty times what would normally come from local households in a year.

'When a City Falls' director praises blueprint for CBD

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The man who documented the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes with the film 'When A City Falls' says this week's plan for a new Christchurch CBD will forge a new path for the damaged city.

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.

Unsafe buildings in Christchurch mall down by mid July

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new plan will see all dangerous earthquake-damaged buildings in Christchurch's Cashel Mall pulled down or made safe by mid-July.

Christchurch’s new $92m library opens to much fanfare

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch’s new $92m central city library opened today – replacing the former library which was damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. But as Logan Church discovers, with sewing suites, a TV wall and a music studio, this library is home to more than rows and rows of books.