Sewage restoration given top priority
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Plans for the reconstruction of earthquake damaged parts of Christchurch are slowly taking shape as priority is given to restoring fundamental services to residential areas of the city.
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Owner asked why he didn't strengthen building before quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The owner of a building that collapsed in last February's Christchurch earthquake - killing four people - has faced questioning about why he did not get recommended strengthening work done.
Earthquake property inspectors earning $750 a day
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Seven $750 a day - plus expenses. That's the sum being earned by more than 414 people employed by the Earthquake Commission to carry out property inspections in Christchurch.
High Court rules Brownlee wrong to use quake powers
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The High Court in Christchurch has ruled the Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee was wrong to use his special powers to fast track housing development following the earthquakes.
Govt buyout offer for red zoners to expire next week
Audio, Radio New Zealand
As the first of a series of Government earthquake buy-out offers approach their deadline, some home-owners in Christchurch's residential red zone are pleading for more time.
Chch man told insurance will go up by $10,000 a year
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch man has been left stunned after his insurance premium rose by 440 percent after his insurer decided his property was at a higher risk from earthquakes.
Restoration of Arts Centre reveals hidden gems
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The repair of Christchurch's earthquake damaged arts centre has revealed details hidden from view for forty years including a badminton court and the site of an old swimming pool.
Matt Brown: A haircut and a friendly ear
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Matt Brown is a barber - but he does much more than cut hair. After the Christchurch earthquakes he set up a barber shop - in a shed in his backyard.
Earthquake survivor says Wgtn must cordon around unsafe sites
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A woman crushed to within milimetres of her life in the Christchurch earthquake says it is murderously cavalier for Wellington's council not to cordon off weak or prone buildings.
Lawyer hopes inquest will highlight problems with rescues
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A lawyer for the husband of a woman who died in the Christchurch earthquake says a coming inquest will show rifts within the Fire Service did hamper rescue efforts.
City council could lose power to authorise building consents
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City Council has received a strong warning from the Earthquake Recovery Minister to speed up its processing of building consents or lose its power to authorise consents.
Tower insurance admits seeking cheapest option
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Tower Insurance has increased the amount it is willing to pay towards repairing an earthquake-damaged Christchurch home, but is still refusing to pay for a more expensive rebuild.
Radio NZ presenter honoured at quake ceremony
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Radio NZ's Vicki McKay among those honoured at an awards ceremony in Christchurch for heroism, service or acts of kindness by organisations and individuals during the Canterbury earthquakes.
Midday News for 20 February 2013
Audio, Radio New Zealand
About 70 percent of Canterbury's residential earthquake claims have not been dealt with and submissions on the closure of Christchurch schools show some are willing to sacrifice their neighbours.
Work begins replacing lost rest home beds
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Health officials in Christchurch have today begun work on a recovery plan for how they will replace hundreds of beds lost in rest homes because of the recent earthquake.
Two minutes of silence for quake victims marked
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Church bells tolled around the country at exactly 12.51 this afternoon - one week on from the deadly Christchurch earthquake, which may have claimed as many as 240 lives.
Opposition warn National not to rush through policies
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The declaration by the Finance Minister that all spending is now under review has prompted warnings that the Christchurch earthquake should not be used to push through unpopular policies.
Botany to elect new MP tomorrow
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The voters of Botany will elect a new MP tomorrow, but last week's earthquake in Christchurch has meant the last few weeks of the campaign have been very subdued.
Plumbers say EQC paying bills too slowly
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Plumbers industry body says some plumbers helping Christchurch quake victims are struggling to stay afloat, because the Earthquake Commission is not paying out fast enough for emergency repairs.
Almost 100 jobs to go at Grand Chancellor Hotel
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Almost 100 people are losing their jobs at Christchurch's Hotel Grand Chancellor this Friday, the latest in a series of significant job losses in the wake of the earthquake.
Scientist explains 'trampoline effect' in Chch quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Scientists studying last month's earthquake in Christchurch say the shaking was exacerbated by a slapdown or trampoline effect that made the land under the city bounce up and down.
AMI stadium owner may not insure pitch against further damage
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The owner of Christchurch's AMI stadium is refusing to guarantee it will insure its playing field in future, despite taking a multimillion-dollar taxpayer handout to fix earthquake damage.
Report: steps taken to strengthen buildings with stairwells
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The first report into the damage done to three large buildings in the Christchurch earthquake is recommending urgent steps be taken around the country to strengthen buildings with stairwells.
Potential asbestos forces CERA to check paperwork
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority is now double checking all of its paperwork following fears earthquake rubble dumped in a Christchurch land fill could have been contaminated by asbestos.
Mossad expert - activities have hallmarks of spy training
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A researcher of the Israeli spy agency MOSSAD says the suspicious activity of four Israeli students during the Christchurch earthquake bears all the hallmarks of a classic intelligence operation.
CTV designer apologises to families for the first time
Audio, Radio New Zealand
For the first time the man whose firm designed the CTV building has apologised to the families of the 115 people killed when it collapsed in the Christchurch earthquake.
Community stunned at council CEO's 14-percent pay rise
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A payrise of nearly 70 thousand for the Christchurch City Council's chief executive has stunned people in the community, many of whom have been struggling financially since the earthquakes.
Chch locals fed up with late night noise
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The agency in charge of fixing earthquake damaged pipes and roads in Christchurch was last night issued an excessive noise notice after keeping residents awake in the early hours.
27 named on the Special Honours List for Bravery Awards
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Some of the men and women who risked their lives to save others in the aftermath of the February 2011 earthquakes in Christchurch have been recognised for their bravery.
Canterbury mayors luke warm on new rate for stadium
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury mayors say their ratepayers are already paying for earthquake recovery, roading, water and storm water infrastructure, so a shiny new Christchurch stadium is way down the priority list.