Canterbury
Memorial service marks 10th anniversary
A civic memorial service was held at 12.30pm on the north bank of Oi Manawa, Canterbury National Earthquake Memorial. Audio
Fragments - First-hand accounts of the quake
Christchurch-based journalist Katy Gosset tells us about Fragments - a six-part podcast and video series - that she produced and presented. Audio
Christchurch 2011 earthquake: 10 years on
Jo Gallagher was working as a St John Advanced paramedic on February 22 10 years ago and was treating a patient when the quake struck. She joins Jesse to share her story. Audio
A decade on in Christchurch, earthquake aftermath
How the physical, mental, emotional and financial aftershocks of Christchurch's deadly earthquake which claimed 185 lives, are still being felt 10 years on. Audio
The Hills
Ep 1: A 6.3 aftershock surges out from near Lyttelton, across the Port Hills and into the surrounding suburbs. Produced by Katy Gosset and Justin Gregory. Video, Audio
Visitors leave flowers ahead of Canterbury earthquake memorial
There has been a steady stream of people visiting the Canterbury National Earthquake Memorial in Christchurch this afternoon, ahead of tomorrow's anniversary.
Quake generation 'know how to handle a challenge', but still need support
Known as the quake generation, Canterbury youth have had anything but an easy childhood, with a decade of earthquake-related trauma.
The return of the Lyttelton Museum
Today marks the start of an ambitious 9.9 million dollar fund raising campaign for a new purpose built home for Te Uaka Lyttleton Museum. The former building opened in 1969, thanks to the efforts of… Audio, Gallery
Then and now: How Christchurch changed since the 2011 quake
As residents mark the anniversary of the 22 February earthquakes, RNZ takes a look at what has become of the city in the past 10 years. Audio
Christchurch's quake art installation gets repaint and new location
Work is underway to repaint and relocate the iconic 185 chairs artwork in Christchurch, ahead of the 10th anniversary of the 2011 earthquake on Monday.
Champion pollinators buzzing for winter break
The drop in honey prices has prompted Kirwee beekeeper Glynn Cleaver to focus on pollination services rather than honey collection. This week Glynn has been collecting his hives from cropping farms in… Audio
Champion pollinators buzzing for winter break
The drop in honey prices has prompted Kirwee beekeeper Glynn Cleaver to focus on pollination services rather than honey collection. This week Glynn has been collecting his hives from cropping farms in…
AudioQuake claim protest: 'The stress has just been heart-breaking'
A group of Christchurch apartment owners, including one battling terminal cancer, have finally made some progress with their claim on their earthquake damaged building. Audio
What's happening in Christchurch to commemorate the 2011 quake
Various events across Christchurch are being held in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
Protest outside Chch Vero offices over quake repair delays
A protest is underway outside insurance company Vero's Christchurch's office, with building owners dismayed to be still fighting for earthquake repairs 10 years on.
The protest was organised by the… Audio
Christchurch East since 2011 earthquake 'a place of hope and beauty'
In the first of a two-part story, RNZ takes a look at the city's east: an area which bore the brunt of the damage and which continues to lag behind the rest of Christchurch in its recovery.
Christchurch residents face rates hike, excess water charges
Christchurch residents will again be asked to consider paying for their excess water use.
Coroner releases specific details of Christchurch attack to families
Those who lost their lives in the Christchurch terror attacks would not have survived if they were taken to hospital sooner, a new report says.
Ten years after the quake: 'Where's Christchurch going?'
Award-winning filmmaker Gerard Smyth says since the 2011 earthquakes Christchurch has lacked a sense of purpose, and it is time to talk about where the city is heading. Audio
Boil water warning in Canterbury towns after dead animals found
Akaroa and Takamatua residents are being told to boil water before using it for drinking, cooking and cleaning teeth.
