Christchurch unearths saints kept in coffee jars
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A new exhibition showcases relics found underneath Christchurch's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, which was badly damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.
A new exhibition showcases relics found underneath Christchurch's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, which was badly damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.
The political consensus over the response to the Christchurch earthquake is in danger of collapsing.
Three time capsules, recovered after the Christchurch earthquake, have been opened in the city today.
Helen Gatonyi is the Manager of the Christchurch Tenants Protection Association, whose own office was destroyed in the quake.
Today's memorial for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake is also being marked in Adelaide.
The role of the New Zealand Defence Force in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes is over.
Emily Cooper, who worked as a reporter in the CTV building, which was destroyed by the earthquake.
The Canterbury earthquakes have shaken up many of the region's industries - and beer brewing is no exception.
As the fourth anniversary of the earthquake which devastated Christchurch approaches, the slow pace of the rebuild has surprised many. But how quickly have other earthquake hit cities returned to their former glory? Radio New Zealand Christchurch reporter, Rachel Graham, visited Japan for an Insight documentary to compare the progress made in the Sendai area, almost four years after it was hit by a magnitude 9 earthquake and a mega tsunami. She also visited Kobe to look at the impact on that city, and the lessons learnt, 20 years after it was hit by a major earthquake.
The airport was closed to passenger services yesterday following the earthquake. We're joined by the airport's chief executive, Jim Boult.
The Cathedral has been in a state of limbo since the Christchurch earthquakes. Now roosting pigeons are adding to the damage.
Discusses the uneven economic cost of the Christchurch earthquake.
An update on the Christchurch earthquake from Jessica Maddock.
Aftershocks continue to rattle Christchurch following last week's earthquake.
Bob Parker, Christchurch mayor and Peter Townsend, chief executive of the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce. The Christchurch City Council has unveiled its $2 billion vision for the rebuild of earthquake-hit central Christchurch.
The Defence Force's deployment in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake is the military's biggest ever domestic operation.
The downpours have added yet another problem for Christchurch residents living in earthquake-stricken homes.
A lack of affordable space after Christchurch's earthquake threatens to fracture the city's arts community.
Today marks 10 years since the February earthquake claimed 185 lives. RNZ's Christchurch reporter, Rachel Graham, was at the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial site for the official ceremony and spoke to Māni Dunlop.
The number of emergency psychiatric assessments in Christchurch has more than doubled since the earthquakes struck.
Survivors are gathering in Christchurch today to remember those who died in the devastating Christchurch earthquake of 2011. Of the 185 people who were killed, 115 died when the CTV building collapsed. Former CTV employee Tom Hawker watched his workplace collapse in front of him. He speaks to Susie Ferguson.
And when the devastating 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch, people turned to Radio New Zealand for news.
Pacific communities are rallying around each other in the wake of last week's Christchurch earthquake.
People who've bought houses in Canterbury since the September 2010 earthquake and are still battling with insurance companies over repairs, have been told that if they want to take the matter to court, today is their last chance. Earthquake claims specialist Lisa Taylor from the law firm Anthony Harper joins us.
The national wool auction system is back in business after being knocked out of action by the Christchurch earthquake.
The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust has spelled out how it will allocate almost 70 million dollars in quake donations.
The Government is considering introducing a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes in Christchurch this afternoon.
Rowan Quinn, Radio NZ reporter in Hagley Park, Christchurch, where tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the memorial service marking the February 22 earthquake.
A new report has heavily criticised how the Ministry of Education handled the post-earthquake Christchurch school reshuffle nearly four years ago.
We cross live to Christchurch to talk to one of the entrants, Roger Dennis, in a 48 hour design challenge to come up with a new look for part of the earthquake hit city's central business district.