Canterbury
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
Details of what's open, what's closed in Christchurch
With the latest on how the city's been affected we're joined by our Christchurch bureau chief Belinda McCammon. Audio
John Key reassures Canterbury the government won't walk away
The Prime Minister John Key says yesterday's Canterbury quake has been a painful blow for the city. Audio
Canterbury more resilient but quake will have frayed nerves
The Christchurch mayor called yesterday's 5.7 magnitude quake a pyschological set back for the city facing the fifth anniversary of the deadly 2011 quake. Audio
Seismologist runs through science of yesterday's quake
According to GeoNet here were two moderate aftershocks, measuring magnitude 3.6 and 3.9, and one strong aftershock measuring 4.2 at 6.30 following yesterday's quake. Audio
Young Christchurch lifeguards lucky to escape falling cliffs
A Christchurch lifeguard and several children had a narrow escape during yesterday's earthquake when the cliffs they were jumping from began falling around them. Audio
Christchurch residents shaken by quake
Christchurch residents say the 5.7 magnitude earthquake yesterday afternoon was like a nightmare starting all over again. Audio
Sumner cleans up after severe quake strikes
Christchurch residents in the seaside suburb of Sumner witnessed the collapse of nearby cliffs as the city was struck by a five-point-seven magnitude earthquake yesterday. Audio
'All Right?' says people should be gentle on themselves
A mental health organisation is encouraging people to be gentle on themselves in the wake of yesterday's quake. Audio
Nerves fray as aftershocks rattle Christchurch
Christchurch is again a city on edge following yesterday's strong earthquake and a series of aftershocks. Audio
Christchurch councillor vows to get help
Christchurch councillor Jamie Gough has apologised for another drunken incident and says he will seek professional help.
Centre of Contemporary Arts reopens
The fifth anniversary of the most devastating of the Christchurch earthquakes is just days away .....and this weekend one of the city's best loved arts venues is reopening its doors open to the… Audio
Rates reprieve possible for Chch residents
Christchurch residents could get some reprieve if a proposed smaller rates increase gets voted through the annual plan process.
Giulio Selvaggi: convicted for science
Former director of the National Earthquake Centre in Italy, who was tried and convicted of manslaughter after the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake, then acquitted by the Italian Supreme Court of all charges… Audio
David Wiltshire: gravitational waves and black holes
Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Canterbury, discussing the announcement of the first direct detection of gravitational waves, and the New Zealand connection… Audio
Nine Christchurch pre-schools could have their budgets cut
Nine Christchurch pre-schools could have their budgets cut dramatically following a city council decision today to remove guaranteed funding. Audio
CERAs PR budget
Christchurch City Councillor Ali Jones talks about CERAs $2.5m public relations spend. Audio
54 years on, hunt for missing plane continues
Nearly 54 years after a plane went missing between Christchurch and Milford Sound, two groups are still searching for it on either side of the South Island. Audio
