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Canterbury Earthquake - Kelvin Scott

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Kelvin Scott is a blind musician who usually plays in the square. He chose not to go today because it was raining.

Canterbury Earthquake - David Neal

Audio, Radio New Zealand

David Neal is the Red Cross National Operations Manager and is making his way to Christchurch to coordinate efforts with his staff.

More from Standards and Poors on AMI

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Mounting claims from the Christchurch earthquake have forced AMI insurance to go to the Government for a possible bailout.

Christchurch tap water safe to drink again

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The instruction to boil water that's been in place across Christchurch since the 22 February earthquake has been lifted.

Quake Damaged churches

Audio, Radio New Zealand

We are taking a look at some of Christchurch's icon and heritage buildings lost, or at least badly damaged by last Tuesdays earthquake.

Boulder being auctioned for Chch appeal

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A huge boulder, being sold to raise money for the Christchurch earthquake appeal, is becoming an online auction sensation.

Biz confidence tumbles to two year low in wake of quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Business confidence has tumbled to a two-year low blamed mainly on the Christchurch earthquake.

Head of NZX to lead quake appeal

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The head of the stock exchange, Mark Weldon, is leading the Government's fundraising efforts for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

Canterbury expects small enrolment loss due to quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The University of Canterbury estimates only a few hundred students have moved away because of last month's earthquake.

Message from San Francisco mayor for Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The man who was mayor of San Francisco during the 1989 earthquake is in Christchurch at the moment.

Canterbury netballers first game at home since quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Tactix netball team are playing at home tonight for the first time since last month's earthquake.

Science - Earth Science

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Erosion to earthquakes with geologist and paleontologist Dr Hamish Campbell from GNS science. Chatham Islands geology and it's links with Christchurch and Canterbury.

Fourth time capsule discovered in Christchurch ruins revealed

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The fourth time capsule discovered in the ruins of the February earthquake has been opened in Christchurch.

First day back for Linwood College students

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Students forced to leave Christchurch's Linwood College by February's earthquake returned to their school for the first time today.

Earthquake Commission looks at increasing size of fraud team

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Commission is looking at increasing the size of the team investigating fraudalent claims in Canterbury.

Group says home owners will be alarmed by blowout

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch support group says home owners will be alarmed at the blowout in earthquake repair costs.

Quake panel paid too much - Labour

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Labour says an independent panel set up to oversee the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority is being paid too much.

Explosives have been shaking Christchurch's QE2 sports centre

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Explosives have been shaking Christchurch's QE2 sports centre today to simulate a magnitude 4 earthquake.

Homeowners unhappy about Government payout scheme

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Homeowners in Christchurch have told earthquake authorities they face heavy losses under the Government's property payout scheme.

Thousands attend Westminister Christchurch memorial

A memorial service for the 166 victims of the Christchurch earthquake has been held at Westminster Abbey. Attended by the Prince of Wales and the High Commissioner for New Zealander, the ceremony was led by the Dean of Westminster.

Crematorium fears for Sydenham

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A group of business owners in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham fear the new crematorium there will drive people away from the area, which is trying to revitalise after significant earthquake damage.

Tornado rips through West Auckland

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch couple who fled to Auckland after the earthquakes are now assessing damage at their new house, after a tornado tore through their suburb.

Roger Sutton to head the Earthquake Recovery Authority

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Damaged properties, water, sewerage and the demolition of buildings in the city centre are first on the list for the new man in charge of the recovery operation in Canterbury.