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Medical Officer reacts to latest asbestos documents
Audio 30 May 2014Canterbury's medical officer of health says discussions about potential safety with asbestos and the Christchurch rebuild began as far back as 2012, and he personally raised them at the onset. Audio
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Emails show Worksafe not on top of asbestos until 2013
Audio 30 May 2014Documents obtained by Radio New Zealand show WorkSafe New Zealand was still grappling to get on top of asbestos dangers in the Christchurch rebuild nearly two years after the February 2011 earthquake.
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Estimator says no coordinated policy on asbestos until 2013
Audio 30 May 2014More people have come forward to Radio New Zealand with criticism about how asbestos has been dealt with as part of the Christchurch Home Rebuild Programme. Audio
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Asbestos register for Christchurch
An advocacy group for the Christchurch earthquake recovery has set up its own register to record asbestos information because no overall, single register exists in Canterbury. Audio
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Christchurch rents still 'sky high'
A return to pre-earthquake numbers of houses in Christchurch may not be enough to ease the city's housing crisis with an advocate saying rents in the city are sky high.
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Asbestos assurances rejected
Some homeowners in Canterbury say they have been exposed to asbestos and have the evidence to prove it. They've rejected official assurances that people are not in danger. Audio
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Asbestos review starts but doubts remain
Audio 28 May 2014Authorities have begun a review on the handling of asbestos in the Christchurch rebuild and are assuring home owners the toxic material is being safely handled. Audio
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Expats return for rebuild
New Zealanders who have been living abroad return to work on the Christchurch rebuild, development chief says.
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EQC defends handling of asbestos in quake rebuild
Audio 28 May 2014A project manager for a company doing home repairs in the Christchurch earthquake rebuild says it is highly likely as many as 60-thousand people have been exposed to potentially lethal asbestos… Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 28 May 2014
Audio 28 May 2014A project manager claims widespread exposure to asbestos during the Christchurch rebuild. Harawira defends Mana-Internet Party deal and Easy Rider widow advises wives not to become directors. Audio
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Christchurch broadband cost blowout
Christchurch City Council-owned company in charge of rolling out ultrafast broadband in the city has announced a 20 percent increase in the cost of the project.
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Late edition for 27 May 2014
Audio 27 May 2014Concerns about asbestos exposure in the Christchurch rebuild and Kauri die back hit Titirangi. Audio
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Fletchers defends asbestos handling
Fletcher Building, which is under investigation for the way it handles asbestos it finds in Christchurch, insists it is treating the hazardous material responsibly and effectively. Audio
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Rebuild bringing Kiwis home
The Canterbury Development Corporation chief executive says the Christchurch rebuild is creating a new trend as New Zealanders who have been living abroad return for work.
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Big jump in Christchurch asbestos exposure complaints
Audio 27 May 2014Worksafe has confirmed it is investigating four cases involving asbestos exposure associated with the rebuilding of Christchurch. It has raised concerns that companies in the city are still… Audio
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Inquiry into Fletchers' handling of asbestos in Chch rebuild
Audio 27 May 2014Worksafe New Zealand says it is investigating a number of cases of asbestos exposure in work carried out by Fletchers during the Christchurch rebuild. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 27 May 2014
Audio 27 May 2014As a cemetary near her home is cordoned off, fears for Blessie Gotingco intensify. In Christchurch, there's questions over asbestos and potential danger in the earthquake rebuild and a sub zero wake… Audio
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Net migration continues to rise
Net migration in April was the second highest monthly level on record, due to fewer New Zealanders moving abroad and more people wanting to live here.
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Move to protect migrant workers
The number of labour inspectorates and immigration officers in Christchurch rebuild is being boosted in a move to stamp out the exploitation of migrant workers.
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New house prices to keep rising
The price of a new house is expected to keep rising with official figures showing new house prices at a six-year high and the building industry struggling to keep up with demand. Audio
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Rebuilding Christchurch as an accessible city
We are slowing seeing the rebuild of Christchurch happening. Lots of different ideas have been discussed and blue-printed. Audio
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Asset sale would net $1.4 billion - report
The Christchurch City Council expects to be able to make some decisions about assets sales within a month.
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POWER PLAY
The Government had to do two things in this week's Budget: deliver a surplus and reward struggling families. So did it deliver on the two politically important platforms?
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Growth and higher surplus predicted
The economy is expected to grow at an average of nearly 3 percent a year over the next five years, due to the rebuilding of Christchurch, high commodity prices and immigration. Audio
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Christchurch business group concerned about delays
Audio 15 May 2014Five major central Christchurch rebuild projects have been delayed and a central city businesses say that will hold back investment in the city. Audio
