Christchurch Earthquakes
‘We shouldn’t have been in there’ - CTV collapse survivor
Kendyll Lamont and her children were on the top floor of the CTV building when it collapsed. She said the building should never have been built, and no one should have ever been allowed inside it. Video, Audio
CTV victims’ family wanted a trial into building’s collapse
Tim Elms' daughter Teresa McLean worked as a nurse at the CTV building, and was killed when it collapsed. He spoke to John Campbell from the site. Video, Audio
CTV collapse should have gone to trial - Nigel Hampton
Richard Austin has mixed emotions about the police decision not to prosecutve over the CTV collapse. He tells John Campbell he's sad no one has been held accountable, but is satisfied with the… Video, Audio
CTV victims' husband disappointed at police decision
Richard Austin has mixed emotions about the police decision not to prosecute over the CTV collapse. He tells John Campbell he's sad no one has been held accountable, but is satisfied with the… Video, Audio
Father of CTV victim pleased at no prosecution over collapse
David Beaumont's son Matty Beaumont died in the CTV building. He says it would've been unfair to single out one person, because too many people were involved. Video, Audio
'There’s no justice in this world….it’s not right' - CTV survivor
Maryanne Jackson says New Zealand needs to pass a law over corporate manslaughter, because there's been no justice for the 115 CTV victims. She vows to continue to fight. Video, Audio
No charges to be laid over CTV building collapse - police
Detective Superintendent Peter Read says there is not enough evidence to prosecute someone over the CTV building collapse during the February 22, 2011 earthquake. Video, Audio
Christchurch red zone housing plans 'unsafe'
A proposal to put houses back into Christchurch red zones is being shot down by some worried locals who say it's unfair and potentially unsafe. On Friday the crown-led agency, Regenerate Christchurch… Audio
Sky-high cardboard building to rise and fall in Christchurch
Using just cardboard boxes and tape, the people of Christchurch are helping to create something magical in their city – a sky-high building that will be erected then demolished at the Arts Centre this… Video, Audio
Work begins to dismantle Lancaster Park
Thousands of seats from Lancaster Park have been sold as work begins to dismantle the former home of Canterbury rugby and cricket.
Micronutrients and their link to mental health
Julia Rucklidge is investigating whether micronutrients can relieve stress and anxiety, help people quit smoking and treat ADHD. Audio
The pugilist MP: Boxing and beer at the Circus Maximus
Clayton Cosgrove is a political pugilist; happy to wade into a fight to get things done. But his proudest moments have a more human angle. Phil Smith talks with him about his career as he prepares to… Video, Audio
The Pope's chair, here
Only one Catholic Pope has ever made the trip all the way from Rome to New Zealand. In 1986 His Holiness Pope John Paul II spent three days here and the local church prepared for his visit in a… Audio
Christchurch sitting on mental health 'time bomb'
Dr Sue Bagshaw, the head of a youth health clinic Christchurch, fears the high rates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among children will skyrocket due to the earthquake. Audio
Southern Response refuses to release legal fees
Southern Response is refusing to say how much it has spent on its legal battle against policy holders who are taking class action against the insurer over their Christchurch quake claims. Video, Audio
Chch residents furious at Regenerate Chch plans
Christchurch's earthquake rebuild authority, Regenerate Christchurch, has released a new report setting out a timeline for what to do with the land - but angry residents are calling for action. Audio
Aranui welcomes new community centre
After Christchurch's devastating earthquakes, whole areas of the city, particularly out East, are starting from scratch - Aranui is one of them. Today, Lianne Dalziel cut the ribbon on the suburb's… Video, Audio
Earthquakes expose hidden artefacts in central Christchurch
When the Canterbury earthquakes brought about the destruction of almost all of the buildings in central Christchurch, it created a unique opportunity for an insight into the past. Video, Audio
Claims pour in after February 2016 earthquakes
The Earthquake Commission has received more than 5000 claims in connection with the two earthquakes that struck Christchurch in February.
EQC to reinspect damaged drains
EQC has had to admit some of its initial inspections of quake damaged drains may not have been up to standard after an email was leaked to media.