Earthquake Commission referred fraud cases increase
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The number of fraud cases referred to the Christchurch police by the Earthquake Commission has doubled in the past five months.
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Lawyer dismisses Labour's plan for an Earthquake Court
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch lawyer with more than 100 insurance cases before the courts is dismissing Labour's plans for a special Earthquake Court.
Engineers work to restore Christchurch flood protection
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Construction teams are working to fix earthquake damaged stopbanks in the Waimakariri and Kaiapoi rivers near Christchurch.
Banks urge Christchurch customers to seek help
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Banks are urging Christchurch residents experiencing financial hardship following last week's earthquake to approach them for help.
Hunt for Christchurch rebuild workers in Wellington
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch employers have been in Wellington today signing up tradespeople to help rebuild the earthquake damaged city.
Christchurch couple reflects on quake's seventh anniversary
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Javier and Jackie Garcia Knight look back on the earthquake that changed Christchurch and New Zealand forever.
Insight for 8 February 2015 - Japan Earthquake Recovery
Audio, Radio New Zealand
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.
Update on power cuts in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Let's return to the situation in Christchurch where there have been nine earthquakes this morning, cutting power to 10 thousand homes.
Has the exodus from Christchurch stopped?
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The worst of the exodus from Christchurch after last year's earthquakes is over, according to a group which studies population trends.
Earthquake simulations to start today near QE II stadium
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A second round of earthquake simulations, using explosives are to begin in Christchurch today; upsetting some residents in the area.
Census cancelled because of quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
This year's census has been cancelled following the Christchurch earthquake.
Special News Bulletin
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An extended news bulletin featuring coverage of the Christchurch earthquake.
The visual arts in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch artist Phillip Trusttum and gallery owner Jonathan Smart on how visual artists are accepting what's been lost and looking to the future, post the earthquake.
Building collapse injures Christchurch firefighters
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The partial collapse of a Christchurch building in an overnight blaze has sent three firefighters to hospital, and raised a possible link to the February earthquake.
Seismologist discusses latest Christchurch quakes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Two weeks ago government scientists warned there was almost a one in four chance of a magnitude six to seven earthquake striking Canterbury within a year.
Christchurch rentals market remains tough
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More than 18 months since the Canterbury earthquakes the rental property shortage continues to worsen, and there are predictions it won't be easing anytime soon.
Japanese disaster problem for NZ government deficit
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Japanese earthquake may have an impact on plans by the government to borrow more to meet the earthquake rebuilding in Christchurch.
Chch's insurance coverage less vulnerable than golden state
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The man who heads California's earthquake insurance agency says Christchurch is much better placed to recover from earthquake devastation than his state.
Householders unhappy about changes to EQC repair rules
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Some Christchurch homeowners fear they're being rail roaded into using the Earthquake Commission's preferred builders when it comes to earthquake repairs.
Christchurch's art community struggles to regroup after quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A lack of affordable space after Christchurch's earthquake threatens to fracture the city's arts community.
Rain latest woe for Christchurch's quake-damaged homes
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The downpours have added yet another problem for Christchurch residents living in earthquake-stricken homes.
Cera head reflects on two years of Christchurch rebuild
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Listening to that was the Earthquake Recovery Authority chief executive Roger Sutton.
Police investigate first cases of fraudulent earthquake claims
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch police have made their first arrest for false claims over earthquake damage, charging a local woman with obtaining by deception.
Message from San Francisco mayor for Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The man who was mayor of San Francisco during the 1989 earthquake is in Christchurch at the moment.
Christchurch earthquake anniversary: CTV employee remembers 22 February 20…
Audio, Radio New Zealand
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.
Godwits welcomed by different Christchurch bells
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The annual arrival of the godwits in Christchurch has been marked, despite the city's cathedral being out of action following February's earthquake.
Scientists dissect communication about Christchurch quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
One year on from the February 22nd earthquake, scientists are meeting to discuss how the science behind the shaking was communicated.
Christchurch cathedral decision delayed until September
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Anglican church yesterday announced members of Canterbury's synod will now decide the earthquake damaged cathedral's future at its meeting in September.
Pacific communities rally to help each other in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Pacific communities are rallying around each other in the wake of last week's Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Donations to the Canterbury earthquake fund now total about $11 million. It comes as the Government announced early details of a recovery plan for people wanting money to fix their damaged homes or start rebuilding.