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Christchurch's controversial chief executive breaks his silence

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The chief executive of the Christchurch City Council says there's no pressure from Treasury officials or the Earthquake Recovery authority to sell assets.

More on search and rescue efforts being blamed for 5 deaths

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A lawyer is claiming five victims of February's Christchurch earthquake died because of inept search and rescue efforts.

Householders unhappy about changes to EQC repair rules

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Christchurch homeowners fear they're being rail roaded into using the Earthquake Commission's preferred builders when it comes to earthquake repairs.

Jobs on the line at Canterbury University

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The University of Canterbury has put one-hundred-and-fifty jobs on the line as it tries to recover from the Christchurch earthquakes.

Sediment tsunami choking Christchurch streams

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A freshwater biologist says a tsunami of sediment and sand caused by the Canterbury earthquakes is choking the city's riverbeds and killing aquatic life.

Nomadic home owner pleads for full rates relief

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch residents made homeless by the earthquakes have made an emotional plea to the city council for 100 percent rates relief.

Spectrum for 15 April 2012

Audio, Radio New Zealand

With half his life work destroyed by earthquakes, Christchurch conservator Graham Stewart is on a mission to save what is left of Canterbury's remarkable stained glass history.

Midday Business News for 5 October 2012

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch's first office and retail development since the earthquake gets the go ahead.

Canterbury tourism recovers from earthquake damage

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury tourism numbers climbing again - we speak to Canterbury Tourism chief executive Tim Hunter.

Insight for 19 February 2012

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Rachel Graham & Bridget Mills look at Christchurch and its people a year on from the earthquake

Brownlee says excuses have run out for insurers

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee says insurers have obligations under their policies.

Earthquake Anniversary

Audio, Radio New Zealand

University of Canterbury geologist Mark Quigley recalls his personal experience of the Canterbury earthquakes

Fire service managers criticised for dysfunctional response

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A independent review of Fire Service's response to deadly February earthquake in Christchurch has heavily criticised the organisation for allowing tensions to fester for years.

Structural engineer blasts engineering profession

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Royal Commission into the Canterbury earthquakes has been told illegal building techniques are being used in the Christchurch rebuild because the engineering profession is in crisis.

SFO starts investigation into Chch earthquake insurance fraud

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Serious Fraud Office has launched it's first investigation into earthquake insurance fraud in Christchurch which could involve tens of millions of dollars.

Port Hills residents debate zoning decisions

Audio, Radio New Zealand

One hundred or so people who live in Christchurch's port hills have faced off with earthquake recovery leaders in a heated debate over zoning decisions.

American social-psychologist Tara Powell on the challenges of building confidence in children who have been traumatised by a natural disaster, such as Hurricane Katrina or the Christchurch earthquake.

Man in Forsyth Barr building talks about today's evidence

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has heard the earthquake resilience of stairways in the Forsyth Barr building was compromised when they were installed.

Engineers seek answers about CTV building

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A victim's family and engineers are seeking answers from the Christchurch City Council on why the earthquake-devastated CTV building was allowed to be built.

Inquiry begins into collapse of CTV building

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A woman who was in Christchurch's CTV building when it collapsed during the February's earthquake says it felt like being in a falling lift.

CERA wants insurers to give homeowners clearer time lines

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority wants private insurers to provide homeowners with clear timeframes for when earthquake repairs will be carried out.

Best of the Week - 6 March 2012

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Highlights from Radio New Zealand National's programmes for the week ending Friday 6th April. This week... we look at the commercial deals some media personalities are making these days, a documentary on the history of New Zealand's psychiatric hospitals, a new social phenomenon - the increasing number of people who choose to live alone, a new book and interesting findings about our national icon the kiwi, With the aid of advanced functional MRI scanners, scientists are getting closer to being able to read your mind, the opening of a public art project by the Christchurch Art Gallery to try and ensure art continues to have a presence in the earthquake hit city.