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Orange zoned residents worry further shakes will cause delays
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Some residents in orange zoned areas in Christchurch are worried the latest series of earthquakes will further delay the decision on whether they can remain in their homes.
Royal Commission hearings continue in Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch city council manager has told the Royal Commission there was an element of chaos after the first earthquake in September 2010 as staff sought to get systems in place.
Christchurch car sales up as insurers pays out
Audio, Radio New Zealand
While many businesses in Christchurch are still struggling to get back on their feet after over a year of earthquakes, car sales, including many luxury models, are booming.
Grand Chancellor the focus of Royal Commission hearing
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Canterbury Earthquakes will today begin to examine the failure of the building that's come to symbolise the damage to the central city.
Engineer denies bar's quake repairs rushed for New Year's Eve
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A structural engineer has denied he rushed the inspection of earthquake repairs to a Christchurch bar so it could re-open in time for New Years Eve.
US search and rescue leader returns to Christchurch
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The man who lead the US search and rescue in the aftermath of February's earthquake is back in Christchurch to accept a plaque of appreciation from the City Council.
Gerry Brownlee offside with Chch business community
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is offside with the business community in Christchurch over the decision to permanently relocate nearly 500 public servants outside of the central business district.
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.
The latest from the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission
Audio, Radio New Zealand
An earthquake engineer says designing buildings to resist earthquakes is as much an art as it is a science and you can never make a structure completely quake-proof.
CTV building not inspected by engineer after Boxing Day quake
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Two separate chances to inspect the Canterbury Television building were missed before the February earthquake saw it pancake to the ground last year, killing 115 people.
Commission hears crucial evidence was destroyed
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has heard that evidence crucial to working out what caused the collapse of the Canterbury Television Building, was destroyed by the firm which oversaw its design.
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.
Christchurch residents concerned about impact of asbestos
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch city council is reconsidering its plan to dump five thousand tonnes of asbestos contaminated rubble in Bottle Lake Forest Park landfill which has been reopened to take earthquake debris.
Chch homeowners consider legal action against State Insurance
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A group of angry Christchurch locals are considering legal action against one of the country's biggest insurance companies because they say their earthquake claims are taking too long to settle.
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.
Newly formed Chch management unit
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The rebuild of central Christchurch has been taken out of the control of the city council and will now be managed by a newly formed unit within the Government's Earthquake Recovery Authority.
QuakeStory Photo 483
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph submitted by Anonymous to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (29-2-12), Barbadoes Street. What will become of this beautiful icon?".
Raymond Morris's painting, 'The Twisted Hop Brewery, 6 Poplar Lane'
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A digital copy of a pen and ink and watercolour painting by Raymond Morris, titled, 'The Twisted Hop Brewery, 6 Poplar Lane'.
Photo inside of Level 2 of Pegasus Building taken by Angela Dean, 5 Januar…
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photo inside of Level 2 of Pegasus Building taken by Angela Dean, 5 January 2011.
Samo Lyttelton cafe Photograph 2
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the seating area at the Samo Lyttelton cafe. In the background is a view of Lyttelton Harbour.
Photograph of Gap Filler project 14 (82)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
People riding bicycles at Gap Filler's cycle-powered cinema. By riding the bicycles, they are powering the projector, lights and sound of the cinema.
Photo inside Level 3 of Pegasus Building taken by James Thompson, 5 Septem…
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photo inside Level 3 of Pegasus Building taken by James Thompson, 5 September 2010.
Photo inside Level 3 of Pegasus Building taken by James Thompson, 5 Septem…
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photo inside Level 3 of Pegasus Building taken by James Thompson, 5 September 2010.
Photograph of Gap Filler project 14 (59)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
People riding bicycles at Gap Filler's cycle-powered cinema. The projector, lights and sound of the cinema are being powered by people riding bicycles.
Photo inside Level 3 of Pegasus Building taken by James Thompson, 5 Septem…
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photo inside Level 3 of Pegasus Building taken by James Thompson, 5 September 2010.
QuakeStory 524
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A story submitted by Rosie Belton to the QuakeStories website.
QuakeStory 582
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A story submitted by Bertha and Robert Tobias to the QuakeStories website.
QuakeStory 565
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A story submitted by Megan to the QuakeStories website.
QuakeStory 527
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A story submitted by Cindy to the QuakeStories website.
QuakeStory 614
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
A story submitted by Danielle to the QuakeStories website.