Canterbury Earthquakes
Families attend Chch earthquake memorial unveiling
The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial was unveiled to the public at a memorial attended by more than 3000 people. Video, Audio
Chch 'looking good' 6 years after quake
Raf Manji is a Christchurch City Councillor and chair of the Strategy and Finance committee. He joins John Campbell in Christchurch. Video, Audio
Brother of CTV language director speaks about sister's death
Francisco Torres' sister Elsa de Frood, died alongside 115 other people in the CTV building. Mr Torres speaks to John Campbell about her life. Video, Audio
Quake victim's family travels from US for memorial
Rachel Conley's family has flown to Christchurch for the first time for the unveiling of the memorial wall. They are staying with a NZ family, whose son died along with Rachel in the earthquake. Video, Audio, Gallery
Firefighter returns to CTV site for first time since quake
Terry Gyde returned to the site of the CTV building for the first time today, six years after he rescued people from the torn, crumbled structure which collapsed in the earthquake. Video, Audio, Gallery
'Profound frustration' over Christ Church Cathedral delays
The government and church appear to be in a stand-off over restoring Christchurch'S Anglican cathedral, but a "blame game' will not help, a lobby group says. Audio
Port Hills fire brings back quake nerves
Fire has shifted Christchurch into emergency mode again. Five years after the Christchurch earthquakes that devastated the city, Beck Eleven finds the worry a familiar feeling.
CERA failed to maintain 'momentum' - report
The auditor-general has released a damning report on the now-defunct Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, but Gerry Brownlee says it "misses the point".
Under-investigation ex-Cera staffers stood down
Three former Cera staff facing allegations they tried to use their roles for financial gain have either stepped down, or been stood down, from their new government roles.
Quake chairs artwork too 'empty' for CTV site
The artist behind a collection of 185 empty chairs, representing earthquake victims, wants them placed on the CTV site, but some families do not agree.
CERA staff investigated over financial claims
Allegations that staff of the now-defunct Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority used their position for financial advantage are 'damaging', the minister responsible says.
Southern Response appeals class action ruling
Earthquake insurer Southern Response is appealing a High Court decision allowing a class-action lawsuit by policy holders.
Recycling: Tim McGurk
Over the summer on The Weekend we've been talking to recyclers and upcyclers, people who like the Wombles, are making good use of the things that they find, things that the everyday folks leave… Audio, Gallery
Summer pet hazards
Separation anxiety can be a huge issue for pets and pet owners at this time of year. What should you look out for when you're reunited? Audio
Southern Response failing to pay refunds, Labour says
Earthquake insurer Southern Response is being accused of leaving homeowners out of pocket by withholding refunds - which it says is not its policy.
Cathedral's fate won't be known until next year
An announcement on the fate of Christchurch's quake-damaged cathedral will not be made this year, the government says. Video
ChristChurch Cathedral announcement imminent
An announcement is expected this week on the fate of Christchurch's cathedral. Video
Quake class action gets green light
Forty Christchurch homeowners have won the right to take a class action against earthquake insurer Southern Response. Video, Audio
Stadium demo likely, but what will replace it?
Demolishing Christchurch's Lancaster Park will cost $20 million, but it is yet to be decided what will happen to the land.
Hands-on Help for Quake-shaken
New Zealand Emergency Response Therapists offer free massage and bodywork to help settle the frazzled nerves of people shaken by earthquakes. We talk to founder Marina Locke, ahead of one of their… Audio