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The latest on Christchurch's earthquakes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A series of ten aftershocks have been ratting Christchurch this morning, with the biggest of five-point-five magnitude being widely felt just over two hours ago.

Christchurch's Ellerslie Flower Show has earthquake flavour

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Ellerslie International Flower Show opens in Christchurch today, a year after the February earthquake stopped the show.

One year on, we remember Christchurch's earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Recollections of the February earthquake, and coverage of the services and events being held to mark the events of one year ago.

Baseless excuses for delaying earthquake claims

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister says he's sick of insurance companies giving baseless excuses for delaying earthquake claims in Christchurch .

Christchurch property developers under pressure

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Two years ago today a seven-point-one magnitude earthquake shook Canterbury.

Christchurch people gather to protest earthquake response

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Several hundred people gathered in central Christchurch yesterday to voice their anger at a growing list of complaints about local and central government's response to the earthquake.

Christchurch hit by magnitude 4 quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch was jolted by a magnitude 4.3 earthquake this lunchtime.

Remembering the 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake

In North Hagley Park thousands of people gather for a Memorial Service in a day of remembrance and to stand united in two minutes of silence. Then Hewitt Humphrey reads the names of those who died in the earthquake .

Risk of another large earthquake hitting Chch has declined

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The risk of another large earthquake hitting Christchurch has declined and is getting smaller.

One year on, New Zealand remembers Christchurch quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

It's one year today since a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.

Thousands gather in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

At least 20 thousand people gathered at the public memorial service in Christchurch to remember the earthquake that occured one year earlier.

Insurance delays in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's lost patience with the private insurance industry over delays in settling quake related claims.

Christchurch woman opens home to 50 quake-hit felines

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Animals have also suffered upheaval because of the Christchurch earthquakes. Jan Collins is one of those caring for some the hundreds of pets who have been left homeless because of the earthquakes.

Manu Korihi News for 22 February 2012

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Ngai Tahu says its people are turning to the tribe for help with legal and engineering advice about their earthquake-damaged homes in Christchurch; The Chairperson of the Maori Midwives Collective Nga Maia, says the earthquake a year ago forced the organisation to start its administrative operations from scratch; Efforts are underway to find out how many Maori left Christchurch after the earthquake; The Ngai Tahu hapu, Ngai Tuahuriri in Christchurch, will be welcoming the Governor-General to Rehua Marae this morning to commemorate the anniversary of last year's earthquake; Christchurch will hear today whether it'll be hosting the biggest Maori performance event on the calendar - Te Matatini National Festival.

Aftershocks continue to rattle Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch has been rattled by a series of earthquakes with the latest measuring 5.5 on the richter scale.

Manu Korihi News for 22 February 2012

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Efforts are underway to find out how many Maori left Christchurch after the earthquake; The Chairperson of the Maori Midwives Collective Nga Maia, says the earthquake a year ago forced the organisation to start its administrative operations from scratch; Ngai Tahu says its people are turning to the tribe for help with legal and engineering advice about their earthquake-damaged homes in Christchurch; The Ngai Tahu hapu, Ngai Tuahuriri in Christchurch, will be welcoming the Governor-General to Rehua Marae this morning to commemorate the anniversary of last year's earthquake.

Roger Sutton discusses Christchurch's recovery

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In the wake of the February disaster, the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority was set up to coordinate the overall recovery.

Earthquake Impacts on the Heathcote-Avon Estuary

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The 2011 Christchurch earthquakes and the sewage outfall diversion have had profound impacts on the Heathcote-Avon Estuary

Nation marks one year since quake struck Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Today, the nation marks a year since the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.

Christchurch beer industry adapts to survive

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury earthquakes have shaken up many of the region's industries - and beer brewing is no exception.

Our Changing World - Earthquake Data

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Using mini-seismometers which connect to home computers by a USB connection, volunteers in Christchurch are collecting a huge amount of earthquake data.

Rain latest woe for Christchurch's quake-damaged homes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The downpours have added yet another problem for Christchurch residents living in earthquake-stricken homes.

Christchurch council admits failure

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch City Council has admitted it failed to provide a second line of defence in checks on a building that killed a woman during last February's earthquake.

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.