Police report sharp jump in domestic violence in Canterbury

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The police in Christchurch say reports of domestic violence have jumped by half since Saturday's destructive earthquake.

Evening Business for 25 May 2012

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Tower's half year profit has jumped by more than eighty percent, as it recovers from the costs associated with the Canterbury earthquakes and improves revenue growth.

Man ditches home insurance after huge price jump based on risk

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up $1000, or 30% a year based on new risk pricing. Tower insurance has taken into account the risk of sea surge and landslips for the Burwood home, as well as earthquakes and flooding. But Trevor Taylor says his home is several kilometres from the sea and he can't fathom the insurer Tower's sea surge assessment. Trevor Taylor spoke to Lisa Owen.

Icon of Lyttelton set to re-open after years of being quake damaged

Audio, Radio New Zealand

An icon of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour is set to re-open tomorrow, after being damaged in the Canterbury Earthquakes. The Governors Bay jetty, locally known for its extraordinary length and unofficial jetty jump competitions, has been closed since 2015. Now, it's back to its former glory, just in time for summer. Niva Chittock went for a sneak peek ahead of the official opening. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6338047392112