Christchurch
Raf Manji: money and the economy
Former London investment banker who moved to Christchurch and founded the independent policy development space, The Sustento Institute. Audio
The Vault - Cathedral Square
Thirty-four years ago, Spectrum producer Jack Perkins recorded his award-winning documentary capturing the life, the sounds and the personalities of Cathedral square in Christchurch. In this edition… Audio
Douglas - Landscape of a New Zealand Composer - Episode 7
In the seventh episode, Relationships, Douglas Lilburn's friends and family reflect on how he related to people - from his relationship with his parents, to his abiding friendships over the years, the… Audio
Douglas - Landscape of a New Zealand Composer - Episode 6
From the early years in the idyllic setting of Drysdale Station, to the dramatic landscapes of the South Island and the primordial terrain of the central North Island, this episode looks at the… Audio, Gallery
Ideas for 4 September 2011
Discusses the fact that Christchurch is now faced with the biggest and most complicated re-build in New Zealand's history. Audio
Loo Loo's Poo Removal
Enterprising Christchurch woman Kim King is doing what the rest of us would never dream of - emptying other people's chemical toilets. She's launched a new business call Loo Loo's Poo Removal… Audio
Broken River
Days after Christchurch was devastated by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake, Simon Morton traverses the city, using the Avon River as his route, and finds everyone has a story to tell. Audio, Gallery
Afghan Refugees
A special trauma team has been brought into Christchurch to try to stop a panic exodus of refugees living in the city. Among the 70-thousand people who have fled Christchurch in the last week are… Audio
Emily Sanson-Rejouis who survived the Haiti earthquake
Founder of Purple Cake Day held on the 1st of March, fundraising for children in Haiti and Christchurch. For more information, http://www.facebook.com/purplecakeday Audio
UK search and rescue team arrives
Peter Crook of the UK search and rescue team arrived in New Zealand last night. Audio
Top Stories Friday 25 February 2011
Death toll passes 100; Woman tells of last moments of quake victim; Victim Support volunteers at work at liaison centre; Prime Minister speaks of challenges ahead; Clean-up continues in historic port… Audio
Thousands expected to gather to volunteer in clean up
Over ten-thousand Facebook users have promised to help quake victims in Christchurch with up to a thousand volunteers already on the streets. Audio
John Haynes helped 15 people abseil from Forsyth Barr building
John Haynes was in the 17 story Forsyth Barr building on the corner of Colombo and Armagh Streets when the quake hit. Audio
Christchurch personality Jason Gunn
Jason gives us a first hand account from where he was working yesterday in a high-rise office block in the CBD. Audio
Ukelele Record
Hundreds of Ukulele players gathered in the Christchurch Town Hall's James Hay Theatre to attempt to break a World Record. Audio
Place names: Christchurch
The etymological and cultural origins of the garden city's names: Bryndwr, Glandovey Road, Taylors Mistake, Murrays Mistake, Hoon Hay, New Brighton, Shirley. Audio
The Vault - Peter McIntyre
Turning his back on journalism, Peter McIntyre became New Zealand's first official war artist after the Second World War. In this recording, he lends his two cents on wine, women and Wellington...and… Audio
Christchurch Story with Katy Gosset
A Lyttelton local, Mike Dickison, is the force behind the port town's Ukulele Jam. Audio
Asian Report
Suzanne Schokman visits the Filipino community in Christchurch, and finds out more about their love for music and entertainment. Audio
Asian Report
Suzanne Schokman joins the children and mothers at 'Hiyoko-dunburi', a Japanese playgroup in Christchurch. Audio
