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Evening Business for 27 April 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Business confidence has rebounded sharply, despite February's devastating earthquake in Christchurch.

Science

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch based science commentator Simon Pollard, talks about his earthquake experience.

The Panel with Mark Inglis and Jeremy Hansen (Part 1)

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch memorial service, Japan's earthquake and tsunami, and compassion fatigue.

Thousands take comfort from quake memorial service

Audio, Radio New Zealand

We look back at the first anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake.

Urbanist - Tommy Honey

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Tommy discusses future building procedures in response to the Christchurch earthquake.

Christchurch residents gather to mourn

Audio, Radio New Zealand

This morning tens-of-thousands are expected to gather to mourn the lives lost in Tuesday's earthquake. We hear from the Anlican Bishop of Christchurch.

Victoria experiences earthquake, causes structural damage

Victorian Authorities are warning residents of significant aftershocks following on from the magnitude 5.8 earthquake which shook Melbourne around 9am yesterday, causing significant structural damage across the city. The University of Melbourne's Dr Mark Quigley is a professor of tectonics, who became a familiar voice and face through the Christchurch quakes. Our producer Matthew Theunissen asked him how yesterday's quake compared to those he experienced in Christchurch.

The latest from EQC

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The head of the Earthquake Commission Ian Simpson says the claims from Friday's and July's earthquakes are being handled differently from the approach taken in Christchurch.

Cera head reflects on two years of Christchurch rebuild

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Listening to that was the Earthquake Recovery Authority chief executive Roger Sutton.

Christchurch casino reopens bringing jobs, life to city

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch Casino reopened its doors last night for the first time since the February 22nd earthquake.

Update on power cuts in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Let's return to the situation in Christchurch where there have been nine earthquakes this morning, cutting power to 10 thousand homes.

Has the exodus from Christchurch stopped?

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The worst of the exodus from Christchurch after last year's earthquakes is over, according to a group which studies population trends.

Animals in Emergencies - Donelle Gadenne

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Cats, dogs, horses, parrots, rats, hedgehogs and turtles. Just like people, these animals were affected by the earthquakes in Christchurch. And two researchers have published a new book into just how big the impact of the September 2010 and February 2011 earthquakes were. 'Animals in Emergencies: Learning from the Christchurch Earthquakes' is co-authored by Canterbury University's associate professor Annie Potts, and former veterinary nurse Donelle Gadenne.

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.

Scholars call on Govt to rethink Canterbury earthquake law

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A group of legal scholars says the Government has set a dangerous precedent with its law to assist recovery from the Christchurch earthquake.

Final unidentified victims of earthquake to be interred

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The unidentified remains of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake will finally be interred just before the first anniversary of the February quake.

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.

The latest from an earthquake engineer in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

It's day four of the massive clean-up operation in Canterbury. Hundreds of shops and offices in the region are being assessed to check if they're safe.

Post earthquake landmark in Christchurch prepares to close

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Re:Start container mall was one of the first things to pop up in the city's derelict central business district after the February 2011 quake, but now it's preparing to close up shop, as Maja Burry reports.

Christchurch earthquake: Harrowing memories on 10th anniversary

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Monday marks a decade since a 6.2 magnitude quake close to the centre of Christchurch killed 185 people. Everybody in the city that day has a story to tell and for many, the memories remain fresh, ten years on. Conan Young has been speaking to some of them.