When the new Canterbury Earthquake Memorial was revealed last month, something unusual happened for a work of public art. It was universally appreciated! Christchurch filmmaker Rick Harvie has documented the two year long project from seeking submissions though to the official ceremony. Rick tells Lynn Freeman he's about to put his now finished documentary, including footage of the ceremony and feedback from a range of people, online.
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Canterbury Monday night. Four thousand people reportedly felt the quake, which was centred 30 kilometres west of Methven. GNS Science seismologist Dr Jonathan Hanson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Update of the Canterbury Earthquake.
Aftershocks have continued to shake Canterbury overnight following Saturday morning's brutal 7.1 earthquake.
Update of the Canterbury Earthquake.
Update of the Canterbury Earthquake.
Update of the Canterbury Earthquake.
Update of the Canterbury Earthquake.
Update of the Canterbury Earthquake.
Update of the Canterbury Earthquake.
Clinical psychologist Sarb Johal, formerly an adviser with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Civil Defence, on trauma and psychosocial support after Canterbury's earthquake.
After a rush of babies born on the day of Canterbury's earthquake, the stress of the continuing tremors mean some women are now having trouble giving birth.
Jessica Maddock has been covering the quake and its aftermath throughout the past month.
Major Angus Mace is from Burnham Military Camp.
Christchurch resident James McMullan's house was badly damaged.
The mayor of Christchurch has declared a local state of emergency.
Kate Gudsell received an initial death toll in the civil defence bunker in Wellington.
Canterbury University has been heavily reshaped by the earthquakes. It suffered damage to buildings, and also a significant drop in enrolments.
News breaks of an earthquake causing large amounts of damage in Canterbury.
News breaks of an earthquake causing large amounts of damage in Canterbury.
Earthquake engineers at the University of Canterbury are world-leaders in designing buildings that will be better able to withstand earthquake shaking.
Head of Canterbury's regional civil defense.
An update on the Canterbury Earthquake.
Hewitt Humphrey summarises news of the Canterbury Earthquake.
It's been another shaky night in earthquake-stricken Canterbury.
Federated Farmers Earthquake spokesperson John Hartnell joins the programme.
Canterbury tourism numbers climbing again - we speak to Canterbury Tourism chief executive Tim Hunter.
The Canterbury earthquakes will wipe out all the funds held in reserve to cover claims to the Earthquake Commission.
Update of the Canterbury Earthquake including the Prime Minister's address to Parliament.
The earthquake has also affected financial markets. The New Zealand dollar has tumbled, and the stockmarket has extended its losses.