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Retail therapy another strand to Christchurch's recovery
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Shopping or retail therapy is helping some Christchurch residents return to normality after the February earthquake.
Post quake exodus from Christchurch unlikely
Audio, Radio New Zealand
With Tom Love - A principal of consulting firm Sapere Research Group, who was commissioned by the Canterbury District Health Board, to examine the population impact of February's earthquake.
23 job losses as Nelson rest home closes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Elderly and ill people evacuated from Christchurch to Nelson after the February earthquake are having to move for a second time, following the sudden closure of a rest home in Nelson.
All Blacks meet families of those killed in the Chch quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The All Blacks have met with the families of those killed in the February earthquake, as part of their three day visit to Christchurch.
The visual arts in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch artist Phillip Trusttum and gallery owner Jonathan Smart on how visual artists are accepting what's been lost and looking to the future, post the earthquake.
New business hub calling for applications
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A new centre being set up to help Canterbury businesses struggling after the recent earthquakes says it's getting ready to open its doors and is calling for applications from interested companies.
Reaction to press conference
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Communities' Earthquake Recovery Network or CanCERN represents dozens of residents' associations and community groups. Tom McBrearty is chairman, whose own house has been badly affected.
Anna Kijanowska
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Polish pianist in NZ for the Christchurch Polish Association's earthquake fundraising concert this Saturday.
Third Canterbury council in insurance strife
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch city and Waimakariri District councils have from today got no insurance cover for future earthquakes after their existing policies expired at 4pm.
The Panel with Bernard Hickey and Cas Carter (part 2)
Audio, Radio New Zealand
British researchers have found smokers are twice as likely to succeed in quitting if they receive supportive text messages, the head of the Christchurch Earthquake Rebuilding Agency (CERA) Roger Sutton says there will be no quick end in sight for the ongoing insurance problems in Canterbury and the government's hoping a new deal with Bollywood film-makers could bring millions of dollars into New Zealand.
Focus on Politics for 1 July 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
It's no longer politics as usual in Christchurch following a series of devastating earthquakes. Not everyone in the city and its surrounding areas is happy with last week's offer to buy out those households on land which has suffered the worst damage. Our political editor Brent Edwards investigates.
Christchurch design challenge
Audio, Radio New Zealand
We cross live to Christchurch to talk to one of the entrants, Roger Dennis, in a 48 hour design challenge to come up with a new look for part of the earthquake hit city's central business district.
Canterbury Crusaders victory a win over adversity
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Despite being homeless following the February earthquake, the Canterbury Crusaders have made it through to the finals of the Super Rugby tournament.
Earthquakes force Govt to look more closely at infrastructure.
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury earthquakes have forced the Government to look more closely at the strength of the country's transport, water, sewerage, energy and communication networks.
Government moves to sure-up the country's infrastructure
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More now on the the Government's move to sure-up the country's transport, water, sewerage, energy and communication networks in the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Govt may face higher costs to strengthen infrastructure
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Government seems likely to face higher costs as it looks to strengthen the country's infrastructure in the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Top Stories for Tuesday 5 July 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More pressure on interested bidders in the Pike River mine to recover the bodies, from both the government and unions. The government's new plan to strengthen infrastructure after the Canterbury earthquakes, it's already criticised for not going far enough and the AA again attacks petrol companies for not cutting prices, despite falling oil prices.
Govt waiting for commission before national survey.
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Education Minister is waiting for the Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission to report back before considering a national survey of all school buildings in the country.
Fire Service honours teams for actions after February quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Fire Service is recognising fire crews who responded to the February earthquake at an event this evening in Christchurch.
Christchurch quake has changed private school bastion for ever
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Private schools in Christchurch have asked the government for help as they try to cope in the aftermath of February's earthquake.
Union plans legal action against Earthquake Commission
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Contractors in Christchurch are due to file legal action against the Earthquake Commission tomorrow, because of thousands of dollars worth of unpaid invoices.
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 7 July 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Regional civil defence says listen to national centre, not pacific; Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre - "warning" too confusing; Union plans legal action against Earthquake Commission; Auckland DHB avoids possible legal action over smoking complaint; 7.6 quake triggered near Kermadec Islands; NIWA says National Oceans Strategy urgently needed; and 27 Christchurch bakers lose their jobs.
Chch council workers on standby incase of more flooding
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch city council says today's flooding would have been much worse had it not been for post-earthquake upgrades to the storm water system.
Public art installations on in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A couple of the most intriguing public art installations on in Christchurch. Dr Jessica Halliday discusses COCA gallery's window space project and Riki Manuel describes his art installations made from the ruins of earthquake hit buildings.
They bought a zoo
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Mike Rutledge and zoologist Meg Selby are new owners of Nelson's Natureland Zoo and a mob of meerkats, an African porcupine, and a menagerie of native birds and farm animals. The Orana Wildlife Trust took over the care of the Tahunanui zoo in 2008, but the financial strain caused by the Canterbury earthquakes has been too much. The zoo has been around since 1966. The Nelson City Council, which owns the land, called for expressions of interest last year when Orana decided to pull out and Meg and Mike got the nod. They will be taking over in November.
Lianne Dalziel wouldn't be leaving if not for quakes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
In her valedictory speech to Parliament, the Christchurch East MP Lianne Dalziel said she would not be leaving Parliament if not for the Canterbury earthquakes.
Christchurch councillors want CERA to talk about power handover
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch city councillors wants to know what the Earthquake Recovery Authority's plan is to hand back power to the council.
'Tomorrow will be the same…but not as this is'
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Earthquakes are one of the few natural disasters Australia seldom experiences. We find out from curator Felicity Milburn how our neighbours have responded to an exhibition of earthquake related art direct from Christchurch. Tomorrow will be the same (but not as this is), on show in Mandurah in Western Australia.
Brighter Future: Govt's Chch earthquake decisions
Audio, Radio New Zealand
'Is this the Brighter Future?': Rachel Graham looks at how the Government's decisions have impacted the lives of people in Christchurch.
Question Time for 27 July 2017
Audio, Radio New Zealand
SARAH DOWIE to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on New Zealand’s trade exports? EUGENIE SAGE to the Minister for Land Information: Has he asked Land Information New Zealand to withdraw the 997-hectare Riversdale Flats from the proposed sale of Mt White Station pastoral lease; if not, why not? PHIL TWYFORD to the Minister for Social Housing: Will she confirm that as of 30 June the Government has only delivered 323 of the additional 1,400 emergency beds they promised at the start of November last year? STUART SMITH to the Minister of Transport: What update can he provide on the reinstatement of State Highway 1 following the Kaikōura earthquakes? STEFFAN BROWNING to the Minister for the Environment: Does he have confidence in the Environmental Protection Authority’s review of glyphosate? Dr DAVID CLARK to the Minister of Health: Does he support the establishment of a cross-agency working group with Canterbury District Health Board on their finances, funding, and facilities? DAVID SEYMOUR to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by all his answers to Oral Question No. 6 on 6 June regarding intraoperative radiotherapy for breast cancer? BARBARA KURIGER to the Minister of Immigration: What recent announcements has he made in relation to immigration settings? Hon NANAIA MAHUTA to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations: Does he believe that the signing of the Pare Hauraki Collective Settlement with the inclusion of redress disputed by Tauranga Moana iwi is a breach of Te Tiriti o Waitangi? CHRIS BISHOP to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent announcements have the Government made on school property in the Wellington region? PITA PARAONE to the Minister for Māori Development: Does he stand by all his statements; if so, why? JENNY SALESA to the Minister of Education: Is she satisfied that the Government is doing all that it can to ensure an adequate supply of teachers, particularly in Auckland?