Christchurch
Earthquake survivor tells story of recovery
Nick Walls lay trapped under the wreckage of the Pyne Gould Corporation building for ten hours crushed by a concrete beam. Audio
Quake survivor recalls events of the day
Ann Brower survived the earthquake but still feels angry nobody has been held accountable for the state of the buildings that collapsed and changed her life forever. Audio
Tardy settlement of Christchurch quake claims stirs protest
Between 4500-5500 homeowners are still waiting for their claims to be settled, as insurers and EQC argue over who is responsible for paying out on claims and whether damage to homes is pre-existing. Video, Audio
Challenges ahead for Christchurch city council
LIVE VIDEO - Guyon Espiner talks to Mayor of Christchurch Lianne Dalziel at the site where the CTV building collapsed on 22nd February 2011. Audio
Five years on, how is Christchurch faring?
LIVE VIDEO - Guyon Espiner talks to Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee at the site where the CTV building collapsed on 22nd February 2011. Audio
Fletcher Building sees Church revitalised by inner city project
Fletcher Building's chief executive, Mark Adamson, says they're building a completely new community in the central city, which will mix business and residential. Audio
The mood of Chch businesses - five years on
Five years on from the devastating earthquake that destroyed much of Christchurch historic central business district, and much of the CBD remains empty sections, with few businesses operating there. Audio
Five years on delays still plague Christchurch
Delays with rebuilding homes, the unresolved insurance claims and delays to the Government's anchor projects have cast a long shadow over the progress of Christchurch's rebuild. Audio
Japanese families want accountability over CTV
Many families of the 28 Japanese students who perished in the CTV building are still asking why nobody has faced criminal charges over its poor design. Audio
Early business news for 22 February 2016
The business community stays resilient - five-years on from the earthquake. Audio
Anger lingers five years on from Canterbury earthquake
Today is the fifth anniversary of the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. For some people today's anniversary is almost unbearable. Audio
Doprah
Christchurch's Doprah release their debut LP, Wasting, this week. Indi Force joins Emma Smith to talk layering, gibberish and the emotional potential of melody. Audio
Strong support for new Christchurch stadium
Cantabrians would rather have a new stadium or a repaired Lancaster Park than keep the temporary AMI Stadium, according to a new survey.
Christchurch takes stock after latest jolt
Safety inspections are continuing in Christchurch after Sunday's quake, with all walking tracks in the Port Hills and Christchurch City Council facilities now open. Video
Christchurch mental health funding slashed
There are long waits for counselling services because of strong demand in the city, quake-stressed residents and doctors in Christchurch say. Audio
Aftermath of yesterday's 5.7 quake in Christchurch
Seismologists say yesterday's big shake in Christchurch is more evidence that the region is in an extended aftershock period following the big earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Audio
Canterbury should expect aftershocks but is more resilient
The GeoNet website says there have been three moderate aftershocks, measuring magnitude 3.6, 3.5 and 3.9, and one strong aftershock measuring 4.2 at 6.30 last night. Audio
Details of what's open, what's closed in Christchurch
With the latest on how the city's been affected we're joined by our Christchurch bureau chief Belinda McCammon. Audio
John Key reassures Canterbury the government won't walk away
The Prime Minister John Key says yesterday's Canterbury quake has been a painful blow for the city. Audio
Canterbury more resilient but quake will have frayed nerves
The Christchurch mayor called yesterday's 5.7 magnitude quake a pyschological set back for the city facing the fifth anniversary of the deadly 2011 quake. Audio
