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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.
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.
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 →
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
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.
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.
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.
New report maps quake liquefaction zone
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A major area of possible earthquake liquefaction has been identified south of Christchurch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Panel with Julia Hartley-Moore and Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Julia Hartley-Moore and Phill O'Reilly discuss the idea of restoring passenger rail in New Zealand. Plus, they discuss the shortage of homestays in New Zealand, and the favourite finds by archeologists post Christchurch earthquakes.
China asking NZ Government for quake compensation
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Chinese Government is calling on New Zealand to give special compensation to the families of Chinese people killed in the Christchurch earthquake.
Fletcher wins NZ's largest ever building contract
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Fletcher Construction has won the largest building contract in New Zealand history to repair half of the Canterbury homes damaged in last month's earthquake.
Quake claims affect Suncorp NZ result
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The insurance arms of Suncorp New Zealand have reported lower profits off the back of the Kaikoura earthquake and a rise in Canterbury earthquake claims. .
Best of the Week - 25 February 2011
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 25th February . This week.......we have coverage of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Christchurch on Tuesday 22 Febraury.
Govt mounts quake rebuild roadshow
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will be travelling the length of New Zealand this week to drum up investment in the rebuild of Christchurch's city centre.
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.
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.
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.