Christchurch
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
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
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
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
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
Uber asks govt to launch in Christchurch, with new rules
Taxi rival Uber has asked the government to let it launch in Christchurch, under different rules. Audio
Labour claims excessive budget for spin at quake authority
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority boss John Ombler yesterday confirmed to MPs the organisation spent more than two and a half million dollars on public relations last year. Audio
CCC trims proposal to cut protected tree numbers
The Christchurch City Council has softened a proposal to remove protections from hundreds of significant trees on private land. Audio
Threats to WINZ office in Canterbury
A threat to Work and Income staff in Christchurch this morning forced the closure of WINZ offices right across Canterbury. Audio
Potential shake-up of transport in Christchurch
Public transport in Christchurch could be in for a major shake-up if a new super committee for transport gets the go ahead today. Audio
