Radio NZ presenter honoured at quake ceremony

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Radio NZ's Vicki McKay among those honoured at an awards ceremony in Christchurch for heroism, service or acts of kindness by organisations and individuals during the Canterbury earthquakes.

Australian police formally farewelled from Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Since the February earthquake, three hundred Australian police have travelled across the Tasman to support their New Zealand counterparts.

Forecasting future earthquakes in New Zealand

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Mention the words "earthquake" in the same brief as "remediation" and it's enough to strike fear in the hearts of all New Zealanders, particularly those in Christchurch and other earthquake prone areas of the country. Now we find the chances of the ground shaking more violently in a quake is much higher than previously thought for large parts of the country. In some places it has doubled or even trebled. What are the ramifications of this new found knowledge? Joining the show to discuss is Michelle Grant, President of the Structural Engineering Society New Zealand, and Matt Gerstenberger, Principal Scientist and Seismologist at GNS Science

Evening Business for 5 May 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Bank of New Zealand has set aside 60 million dollars for potential credit losses from the earthquakes in Christchurch.

MEDIANZ Vol 14, No 1: Against the Odds

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An article from the Media Studies Journal of Aotearoa New Zealand Volume 14, Number 1. The article is titled, "Against the Odds: community access radio broadcasting during the Canterbury earthquakes, some reflections on Plains FM 96.9". It was written by Brian Pauling and Nicki Reece.

Canterbury Earthquake - Effect on the sharemarket

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The earthquake has also affected financial markets. The New Zealand dollar has tumbled, and the stockmarket has extended its losses.

New learning hubs working in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new way to get students left classroom-less by the Christchurch earthquake back into school is proving successful.

How has Christchurch's earthquake recovery compare with Japan's

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Our Christchurch reporter Rachel Graham travelled to Japan, with the support of the Asia New Zealand Foundation, to find out.

Cost to build a home rises

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The cost of building a home in New Zealand's main cities has risen by 20 per cent since the Canterbury earthquakes.

New report maps quake liquefaction zone

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A major area of possible earthquake liquefaction has been identified south of Christchurch.

Best of the Week - 8 October 2010

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 8 October. This week.....Canterbury marks a month since its earthquake, a co-producer of The Hobbit speaks out about union activity threatening the film's production in New Zealand, can the Commonwealth Games media stomach Delhi, Michael Caine talks about his new autobiography and we get the lowdown on whitebait.

Cera chief executive reflects on progress a year on

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Dealing with the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes is a challenge unlike any New Zealand has faced in its history.

Put this in your pipe and smoke it!

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

A few weeks ago, there was an interesting interview on Radio New Zealand with historian Jock Phillips, on the history of tobacco use in New Zealand. In the interview, Jock talked about the ways in which people consumed tobacco in … Continue reading →

Aranui welcomes new community centre

Audio, Radio New Zealand

After Christchurch's devastating earthquakes, whole areas of the city, particularly out East, are starting from scratch - Aranui is one of them. Today, Lianne Dalziel cut the ribbon on the suburb's new community centre.

Immigrants sign up for citizenship in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Two shattering earthquakes and a few thousand aftershocks haven't put off a hundred immigrants becoming New Zealand citizens in Christchurch.

More budget cuts in store after Christchurch earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Finance Minister, Bill English, says the Christchurch earthquake means the New Zealand economy is unlikely to grow this fiscal year.

Canterbury residents plan for tsunami evacuation

Audio, Radio New Zealand

It's been more than two months since New Zealand braced for a tsunami following a massive earthquake off the coast of Chile.

Springsteen for quake anniversary concert

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Bruce Springsteen has announced dates for a New Zealand tour including a concert in Christchurch for the anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake.

The new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority - CERA

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Public and electoral law professor at Otago University, Andrew Geddis.

Fairfax Video, July 2012 (5)

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of a tour of the inside of the Radio Network House on Worcester Street. Maurice Gibbens, demolition supervisor from CERES, and Craig Stracey, operations manger, explain how the building has been prepared for demolition by implosion.

Jazz Fest to kick off in Christchurch tonight

Audio, Radio New Zealand

After a year's earthquake-enforced absence, the New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival is back and opens in Christchurch this evening.

New law considered to fix Christchurch boundary problems

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A law change is being looked at to tackle the problem of property boundaries moving in the Canterbury earthquakes.

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.

Insurers worry about dealing with earthquake claims well

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new survey shows New Zealand insurers are worried the industry's reputation could be ruined if it does not deal well with the huge number of claims from the Christchurch earthquakes.

New technology - Nat Torkington

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Nat's been working on Earthquake relief in Christchurch with the development of the Christchurch Recovery Map and when not doing that, he's been looking at the iPad II, 3D Printers for schools, anti-lasers and other cutting edge tech.

Expectant, new mums escape disruption of Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Pregnant women and new mothers are escaping the disruption and risk of Christchurch in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake.

Canterbury recovery commission chair faces new challenge

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The chairman of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission, Murray Sherwin, joins us for the morning in our Wellington studio.

Government welcomes calls for new building standards

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government is welcoming a report from the Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission that calls for urgent changes to building standards.

Best of the Week for 10 September 2010

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 10 September. This week........we have a review of our coverage of the earthquake that rocked Christchurch on Saturday morning.

Feature Guest - Jim Stuart-Black

Audio, Radio New Zealand

National Manager Special Operations, New Zealand Fire Service, who lead the Urban Search and Rescue Teams in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake. He then lead the New Zealand USAR team which travelled to Northern Japan to assist after the earthquake and tsunami there.