Brownlee to meet with Chch mayor over consenting today

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee says it would be an absolute disaster for Christchurch, if the City Council stopped issuing building consents next week.

Construction company disputes others are being exploited

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch construction firm says businesses who are complaining about losing money on earthquake repair jobs should work more closely with their project managers.

Inquest hears area commander missing in action

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The CTV inquest has been told the most senior fire fighter on duty on the day of the Christchurch earthquake was missing in action.

Govt announces 40 new houses for Chch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Government report into the depth of the housing shortage in Christchurch shows the number of rental properties has almost halved since the earthquakes.

Government poised to reveal decision for quake suburbs

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Prime Minister and the Earthquake Recovery Minister are poised to announce decisions on the fate of homes on quake damaged land in Christchurch.

Philippines follows Chinese in call for extra compensation

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Philippines government is asking for extra compensation for its citizens killed in the Christchurch earthquake, a similar plea is being made by China.

UK rugby fans stay positive about uncertainty over Cup

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In the UK, fans and travel agents are staying positive about any changes to the Rugby World Cup schedule forced by the Christchurch earthquake.

Key rules out extra compensation for China quake victims

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government's ruled out extra money for families of Chinese victims of the Christchurch earthquake while Chinese authorities continue to push for special consideration.

Employers and unions say too soon to trim welfare scheme

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Employers and unions in Christchurch say the Government is moving too quickly to reduce emergency welfare payments in the wake of the February earthquake.

Auckland Council votes two to one to fund extra RWC games

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Auckland ratepayers are to pay up to almost three million dollars to host three extra rugby world cup games relocated from earthquake damaged Christchurch.

Jewish leader outraged at intelligence link to Chch dead

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Jewish Community is outraged at the allegation Israeli citizens in Christchurch at the time of the February earthquake had links to Israeli intelligence.

Grants to be available to those forced out of their homes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Emergency grants will be available from tomorrow for Christchurch residents who are no longer able to live in their homes because of earthquake damage.

Survivors of the collapsed Pyne Gould building in Chch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Surviors of the collapsed Pyne Gould building in Christchurch where 18 people died in February's earthquake have today relived their experiences on that day.

Southern Story for 5 July 2012 - The Quake Box

Audio, Radio New Zealand

To Christchurch now, where the people most affected by the region's earthquakes are getting a chance to tell their stories to a wider audience.

Up to 50 additional buildings damaged in red zone

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority says today's aftershocks have caused up to 50 additional buildings in the city's redzone to collapse or partially collapse.

Latest earthquakes leave women's refuges overflowing

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch Womens Refuge says its safe houses are full as women have fled the worsening domestic violence in the city following June's powerful aftershocks.

Inquiry begins into collapse of CTV building

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A woman who was in Christchurch's CTV building when it collapsed during the February's earthquake says it felt like being in a falling lift.

Earthquake Recovery Minister denies central govt takeover

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is denying accusations he's about to engineer a central government takeover of the rebuild of central city Christchurch.

Quaky Cat by Diana Noonan

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Read by Rima te Wiata Tyger the cat finds out just where home is after an earthquake in Christchurch. For years 6-10 years.

Photograph by Eroica Ritchie 168

Images, UC QuakeStudies

People signing the petitions during the Rally for the Cathedral in Cranmer Square. The rally protested the proposed demolition of the ChristChurch Cathedral.

'Is delay, deny an urban myth?': comments by Sarah Miles

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A public talk by Sarah Miles, author of 'The Christchurch Fiasco: The Insurance Aftershock'. This talk formed part of the 'Clearing the claims' session.

Photograph by Eroica Ritchie 166

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A crowd gathered in Cranmer Square for the Rally for the Cathedral protest. The rally protested the proposed demolition of the ChristChurch Cathedral.

Photograph by Eroica Ritchie 164

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A crowd gathered in Cranmer Square for the Rally for the Cathedral protest. The rally protested the proposed demolition of the ChristChurch Cathedral.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2558

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Whale-shaped sculpture made out of grass in Re:Start mall. This was one of the sculptures presented by the Christchurch Garden City Trust.

Diabetes Centre Earthquake Story 2

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A story written by Debbie Rawiri, Maori Diabetes Nurse Specialist at the Christchurch Diabetes Centre, about her experiences of the 22 February 2011 earthquake.

Object Overview: Earthquake risk assessment study Part 1

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Object overview of "Earthquake risk assessment study Part 1 - Review of risk assessment methodologies and development of a draft risk assessment methodology for Christchurch".

Photograph number UC 11-0372-59

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Bronze award presented to Matthew Prendergast, from Christchurch. Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.

Photograph number UC 11-0372-24

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Gold Award, presented to Louis Brown (from Christchurch), student volunteer army media relations and all round motivater and leader. With Prime Minister John Key.

Photograph by Eroica Ritchie 165

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A crowd gathered in Cranmer Square for the Rally for the Cathedral protest. The rally protested the proposed demolition of the ChristChurch Cathedral.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2563

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Animal-shaped sculpture made out of grass in Re:Start mall. This was one of the sculptures presented by the Christchurch Garden City Trust.