Canterbury
Christchurch five years on: the effect of 'shared trauma'
Massey University Associate Professor in Disaster Mental Health Sarb Johal has been advising and providing clinical support to counsellors working on Christchurch since the worst earthquake five years… Audio
VIDEO: Brownlee, Dalziel on Christchurch's recovery
Gerry Brownlee and Lianne Dalziel talk to Morning Report host Guyon Espiner about Christchurch's recovery five years after the devastating earthquake. Video
Five years on, why is Chch still waiting?
Delays with rebuilding homes, unresolved insurance claims and delays to so-called anchor projects have cast a long shadow over the progress of Christchurch's rebuild. Video
Ashburton man accused of murdering WINZ workers on trial today
The man accused of murdering two staff at the Work and Income office in Ashburton goes on trial in the Christchurch High Court today. Audio
Bob Parker looks back on quake devastation five years on
The former mayor of Christchurch says the lack of progress in rebuilding some parts of the city is depressing and an opportunity lost. Audio
Christchurch's Civil Defence manager recalls quake devastation
The man in charge of the Christchurch council's emergency response to the earthquake says he never imagined being in the middle of the country's biggest natural disaster. Audio
Earthquake survivor tells story of recovery
Nick Walls lay trapped under the wreckage of the Pyne Gould Corporation building for ten hours crushed by a concrete beam. Audio
Quake survivor recalls events of the day
Ann Brower survived the earthquake but still feels angry nobody has been held accountable for the state of the buildings that collapsed and changed her life forever. Audio
Tardy settlement of Christchurch quake claims stirs protest
Between 4500-5500 homeowners are still waiting for their claims to be settled, as insurers and EQC argue over who is responsible for paying out on claims and whether damage to homes is pre-existing. Video, Audio
Challenges ahead for Christchurch city council
LIVE VIDEO - Guyon Espiner talks to Mayor of Christchurch Lianne Dalziel at the site where the CTV building collapsed on 22nd February 2011. Audio
Five years on, how is Christchurch faring?
LIVE VIDEO - Guyon Espiner talks to Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee at the site where the CTV building collapsed on 22nd February 2011. Audio
Fletcher Building sees Church revitalised by inner city project
Fletcher Building's chief executive, Mark Adamson, says they're building a completely new community in the central city, which will mix business and residential. Audio
The mood of Chch businesses - five years on
Five years on from the devastating earthquake that destroyed much of Christchurch historic central business district, and much of the CBD remains empty sections, with few businesses operating there. Audio
Five years on delays still plague Christchurch
Delays with rebuilding homes, the unresolved insurance claims and delays to the Government's anchor projects have cast a long shadow over the progress of Christchurch's rebuild. Audio
Japanese families want accountability over CTV
Many families of the 28 Japanese students who perished in the CTV building are still asking why nobody has faced criminal charges over its poor design. Audio
Anger lingers five years on from Canterbury earthquake
Today is the fifth anniversary of the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. For some people today's anniversary is almost unbearable. Audio
CERA? SCIRT? TC3 and Red Zone?
In preparation for tomorrow's earthquake anniversary, here's a run-down of some phrases that may leave people outside of Canterbury scratching their heads.
Protests and memorials ahead of quake anniversary
About 1000 people have been protesting in Christchurch's Cathedral Square demanding a deadline for the settlement of claims from the 2011 earthquake.
'A bit stink – but just a wobble'
The media are preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of the Christchurch quake, but were they ready when the Valentine's Day quake struck last week? Mediawatch investigates. Audio
How the media responded when Christchurch shook once again
The media are preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of the earthquake which killed 185 people in Christchurch. But were they ready when the earth shook again on a sunny summer Sunday? Audio
