History
Christchurch earthquake anniversary: Broken buildings remain 10 years later
Cantabrians are still surrounded broken buildings and empty spaces on the 10th anniversary of the devastating 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
The disaster forced 70 percent of the CBD to be… Audio
Christchurch earthquake: Harrowing memories on 10th anniversary
Monday marks a decade since a 6.2 magnitude quake close to the centre of Christchurch killed 185 people. Everybody in the city that day has a story to tell and for many, the memories remain fresh, ten… Video, Audio
The Hills
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
February 22: The day of the big shake
Christchurch residents will gather today to mark the tenth anniversary of the Christchurch Earthquake.
The 6.2 magnitude quake killed 185 people and caused widespread destruction across the city.
It… Audio
Tenth anniversary of devastating Christchurch earthquake arrives
Monday's 10 year anniversary of the devastating earthquake that took the lives of 185 people in Christchurch, will be marked with a special service near the city's earthquake memorial.
Large crowds… Audio
Firefighter remembers rescuing survivors from rubble
Everybody in the city that day has a story to tell and for many, the memories remain fresh, ten years on.
Senior firefighter Terry Gyde, who was given a Bravery Award for helping to pull 16 people… Audio
170 wonders from the Alexander Turnbull Library
From millions of items in the Alexander Turnbull Library, curators have chosen just 170 for a new exhibition to celebrate the institution's 100th birthday. It's actually the 101st. The Miharo Wonder… Audio, Gallery
CTV widower determined for justice, 10 years since Feb 22 earthquake
Ten years after his wife and 114 others died in the CTV building collapse, Maan Alkaisi remains as determined as ever to see justice served.
Alkaisi has for the last decade acted as the vocal voice… Video, Audio
Red Fox trial: Suspect had been jailed before for similar crime
It has been revealed one of the men on trial over the Red Fox Tavern murder more than 30 years ago was jailed for a similar robbery several years earlier.
Forty-three-year-old father of two Chris… Video, Audio
Doctor recalls amputation with pocket knife in Canterbury quake
Ten years since the deadly Christchurch quake, which devastated the city on February 22, Dr Lydia Johns Putra tells Lisa Owen about her experience of saving the life of Brian Coker.
He was trapped in… Video, Audio
William Tullett: pongs of the past
The smell of freshly roasted coffee is now seen by many as an enticing aroma, but that wasn't the case in early 18th century London. It was described as smelling of "fresh urine" and old boots and the… Audio
Dealing with Southern Response 'hell' - Insurance advocate
As we approach the tenth anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake there are renewed calls for an inquiry into how Southern Response dealt with Canterbury earthquake claimants. Last year the… Audio
The Rest is History: the sinking of the Mikhail Lermontov
In this week's The Rest Is History we go back 35 years to 1986 in the Marlborough Sounds when the Russian luxury cruise ship Mikhail Lermentov steamed through the Tory Channel at dawn towards Picton… Audio
No apology for family of Canterbury quake victim, 10 years on
Matthew McEachen should have had most of his life ahead of him when he died on February 22, 2011.
The 25-year-old was a talented artist and designer, putting his skills to good use at the Southern… Video, Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
Today historian Dr Grant Morris looks at the chance to have your say on the 2022 Compulsory NZ History Curriculum. Audio
Efforts to stabilise Dunedin's second castle get underway
It's hoped a million-dollars worth of stabilistation work will start shortly on Dunedin's second-oldest castle. Construction on Cargill's Castle began in 1875, a few years after the city's perhaps… Audio
Christchurch's east still rebuilding from earthquake 10 years on
As the 10 year anniversary of the Christchurch February earthquake approaches, the impact of that day continues to be felt differently depending on which part of the city people live in.
In the first… Audio
Christchurch earthquake: City's east still rebuilding
As Christchurch prepares to mark 10 years since its deadly earthquake, the impact of that day continues to be felt differently. The less affluent eastern suburbs, which bore the brunt of the damage… Audio
Chch Press celebrations, looking back at 160 years of news
The Press in Christchurch is celebrating 160 years in the newspaper business! To mark the anniversary, Stuff and Press journalist Philip Matthews speaks to Jesse about the historic stories they have… Audio
Māori scholars on being a minority in academia
Just five percent of the tertiary sector's teaching and research staff are Māori - a statistic that remains stubbornly low. A new book has brought together the stories of 24 Māori academics, allowing… Audio