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. .

Building codes minimised quake's injuries, damage

Audio, Radio New Zealand

New Zealand's strict building codes are being praised for minimising the injuries and damage caused by the seven-point one magnitude earthquake that shook Canterbury on Saturday.

Quake pushes up Govt's borrowing costs

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Canterbury earthquake has pushed up the cost to the government of borrowing on world markets.

Quake-affected homeowners unsure about future

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch owners worst affected by October's quake remain uncertain about their future, despite reassurance by the Earthquake Commission that many of the properties are safe to rebuild on.

Scientists head to epicentre of quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Dozens of smaller earthquakes have kept many people in Canterbury on edge since the 7.1 magnitude quake in the early hours of yesterday morning.

02 Joy Reid | The Christchurch Quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Joy Reid nearly gave up journalism while struggling with PTSD after covering the Christchurch earthquakes, but went on to her dream role as the Europe correspondent for TVNZ.

Further assistance for Canterbury quake victims

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A new agreement's been reached on how earthquake claims for seriously damaged mortgaged houses in Canterbury will be handled.

Powerful aftershocks strike quake-hit Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Chief Executive of the Christchurch Earthquake Reconstruction Authority, Roger Sutton.

Christchurch's Divine Cakes rebuilds post quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Divine Cakes in Christchurch has had a tough past five years building up again after the 2011 earthquakes.

MBIE survey of quake repairs criticised

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury homeowners are questioning the validity of a survey which was supposed to independently test the quality of earthquake repairs.

Children struggling in quake-hit Hurunui

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Nearly a year on from November's 7.8 magnitude earthquake, schools in the Hurunui District say children are struggling to cope. And if the experience of Christchurch is anything to go by, it's likely to get worse before it gets better.

Tenants struggle to determine quake resilience

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The capital has a tight rental accommodation market, and the peak demand season is just a few weeks from beginning. One prospective Wellington flat hunter, who'd experienced the Christchurch earthquake - including knowledge of the collapse, or partial collapse, of 3 buildings he'd previously lived in - has contacted us, frustrated at the lack of information available from landlords or letting agencies. What rights to information do tenants have?

Healing quake-torn Kaikoura with music

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Music we know is a great healer, and members of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra have just been to quake-hit Kaikoura to play for children and for people who're struggling. Kaikoura Earthquake Recovery Team invited five CSO musicians to perform for local schools, for residents in the Kaikoura Health Facility, and the wider community during the week. CSO first violin Cathy Irons talks to Lynn Freeman about the experience.

Prime Minister dismisses quake recovery cuts

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Prime Minister, John Key, denies money is being held back from the Canterbury earthquake recovery to make the Government's books look better.

Timaru deputy mayor on major quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

There's been a strong earthquake in Canterbury just after 9am. We speak to Scott Shannon, deputy mayor of Timaru and a John, a Pleasant Point resident.

Christchurch quakes reveal buried city history

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Since the Christchurch earthquakes 15 years ago archeologists have been busy. They've dug up nearly a million artifacts, unearthing and illuminating the city's history.

Brownlee's list of post-quake achievements received poorly

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch residents are pouring cold water on the Earthquake Recovery Minister's efforts to celebrate post-quake recovery in the city.

Earthquake recovery minister defends land-puchase plan

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Goverment has offered to pay out five thousand home owners in Christchurch of the most severely quake damaged properties.

Latest quake throws up five times more silt than September

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The amount of silt and sand collected following the Christchurch earthquake is now almost five times more than September's quake.

Head of CERA describes view of Christchurch from the air

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Roger Sutton, flew over the quake-hit city after today's first shake.

First schools reopen after earthquake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Four schools in quake hit Canterbury reopened today - the first since Saturday's shake closed about 165 schools in the area.

Requests pour in for EQC to review repairs

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Commission could have a big job on its hands fixing quake damaged Christchurch homes for a second time.

Law with Haydon Wilson

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Haydon Wilson of Kensington Swan discusses the ongoing legal ramifactions of the Canterbury Earthquakes, in particular the Quake Outcasts case.

Interview with Rebecca Macfie

Audio, UC QuakeStudies

Oral history interview with Rebecca Macfie about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

High-quality audio of Participant number QB005's earthquake story

Audio, UC QuakeStudies

A high-quality audio recording of Participant number QB005's second earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox Take 2 project. Interviewer: Lucy Denham.

Interview with Mary Hobbs

Audio, UC QuakeStudies

Oral history interview with Mary Hobbs about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Interview with Nicky Wagner

Audio, UC QuakeStudies

Oral history interview with Nicky Wagner about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Interview with Liz Nichol

Audio, UC QuakeStudies

Oral history interview with Liz Nichol about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Interview with Lynne Smith

Audio, UC QuakeStudies

Oral history interview with Lynne Smith about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Interview with Alana Harvey

Audio, UC QuakeStudies

Oral history interview with Alana Harvey about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.