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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.

Minister says he has faith in Fletchers to prevent fraud

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he is confident that Fletchers is vigilant about fraud and is doing what it can to prevent it in the Christchurch rebuild after accusations from New Zealand First.

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.

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.

'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.

Bold, new plan for quake-hit Kaiapoi

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Kaiapoi, just north of Christchurch, has unveiled a bold new plan for the parts of the town wiped off the map in the Canterbury earthquakes. The plan proposes having house boats on the river that runs through the town, there'll be a place for campervans to park up and a covered sports facility is on the cards.

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.

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.

City Mission says there's a 'new level of poor' in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch catering company has joined forces with the City Mission to tackle what is being described as a new era of poverty after the Canterbury earthquakes.

Te Pae, new Christchurch Convention Centre officially opens

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Te Pae, Christchurch's near $450 million convention centre, has been officially opened this afternoon with a pōwhiri and unveiling by Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Minister Megan Woods. Billed as a legacy for the city, it replaces the old centre which was demolished following the Canterbury earthquakes. Niva Chittock is at the ceremony and joins Lisa with the details.