Canterbury
Christchurch takes stock after latest jolt
Safety inspections are continuing in Christchurch after Sunday's quake, with all walking tracks in the Port Hills and Christchurch City Council facilities now open. Video
Demand for counselling in Chch despite funding cut
Counsellors, doctors and residents insist there is demand for counselling services in Christchurch, despite the Ministry of Social Development cutting funding to community based counselling… Audio
Rock face above sumner assessed
In Sumner experts are trying to assess how much of the huge amount of rock above the community's CBD has been loosened by Sunday's earthquake. Brenden Winder from Land Information New Zealand joins… Audio
Separated couple unable to sell Christchurch home
Clare and Graham Flynn's home is in Bower Ave in the Christchurch suburb of Parklands. The couple is insured with Southern Response and are part of a quake outcasts class action. The couple separated… Video, Audio
1000-plus claims for damage since Sunday's quake
The Earthquake Commission has received more than 1000 claims from Sunday's earthquake off the coast of Christchurch. Video
Christchurch mental health funding slashed
There are long waits for counselling services because of strong demand in the city, quake-stressed residents and doctors in Christchurch say. Audio
Philip NORMAN: Canterbury Rhythms
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Max McBride. Recorded by Radio New Zealand Concert on 14th October 1989. World premiere performance in Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
Funding concerns for mental health services in Canterbury
The Ministry of Social Development has slashed funding for community and trauma mental health services in Christchurch. The funding cuts were made before Sunday's big shake, which many residents said… Audio
Counsellors' association say people may miss out on help
As we have been reporting this morning..Figures obtained by Radio New Zealand show the Ministry of Social Development has slashed funding for community and trauma mental health services in the… Audio
Ministry responds to details of cuts to community counselling
Listening to that was the southern regional manager of the Ministry of Social Development's Family and Community Services, Moira Underdown. Audio
MSD slashes funding for community and trauma mental health
The Ministry of Social Development has slashed funding for community and trauma mental health services in Christchurch. Audio
Annette King says Canterbury mental health cuts 'premature'
The Labour Party says the Ministry of Social Development should not be reducing mental health funding in Canterbury. Audio
Christchurch home-owners plan to protest
Almost five years on from the second devastating February 2011 quake, many fully insured homeowners are still waiting to be paid out and others are dealing with inadequate repairs. A protest rally has… Audio
Liquefaction brings back memories for Parklands residents
In Christchurch small aftershocks continue to hit after the 5.7 magnitude quake. For some Parklands residents liquefaction brought back five year old memories. Conan Young was there.. Video, Audio
Demolitions ongoing for shaken Port Hills
The Port Hills remain the site of a slow and precarious serious of demolitions, dating back to 2011. Brenden Winder is the Group Manager of Land Information New Zealand, and joined John Cambell in the… Audio
Christchurch Mayor on the aftermath of the 5.7 quake
No one was injured by yesterday's 5.7 earthquake in Christchurch, physical damage was minor, but nerves seem to have suffered more seriously. Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel joins Checkpoint. Audio
Ex-deer farmers drawn back by strong returns
Deer farmers who left the industry for brighter pastures in dairy are being drawn back by strong returns for venison and velvet.
Why does Christchurch keep being hit by earthquakes?
Just as Christchurch was about to mark five years since the big 2011 earthquake, it was hit again. But why does the city continue to be shaken by quakes? Audio
Aftermath of yesterday's 5.7 quake in Christchurch
Seismologists say yesterday's big shake in Christchurch is more evidence that the region is in an extended aftershock period following the big earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Audio
Canterbury should expect aftershocks but is more resilient
The GeoNet website says there have been three moderate aftershocks, measuring magnitude 3.6, 3.5 and 3.9, and one strong aftershock measuring 4.2 at 6.30 last night. Audio