John Hamilton
Christchurch rescue operation formally moves to recovery phase
The Rescue operation following Christchurch's earthquake has now officially moved to a recovery operation. Audio
Rescue effort turns to recovery
Hope died in the centre of Christchurch this afternoon as Civil Defence announced the rescue effort in the rubble of the CBD is now changed to recovery. Audio
Live news conference
The National Civil Defence Controller John Hamilton with an update. Audio
Massive quake recovery effort continues in Christchurch
The man with overall control of rescue, recovery and cleanup operations is Civil Defence's national controller John Hamilton who joins the programme. Audio
Media Conference
Mayor Bob Parker, National Controller John Hamilton and Inspector Derek Erasmus discuss the latest developments in Christchurch. Audio
Rescue teams in Christchurch are still recovering people
Civil Defence says rescue teams in Christchurch are still recovering people alive who have been trapped in buildings in the city overnight. Audio
NZ to send assistance to flood ravaged Queensland
The New Zealand government has announced it will send a Civil Defence emergency response team to assist the flood ravaged state. Audio
New Zealand's tsunami response tested by Civil Defence
Yesterday's aftershock was a stark reminder that natural disasters can strike at any time. Audio
Ministry of Civil Defence gives tsunami update
Local Civil Defence teams have been monitoring the threat from tsunami surges through the night. Audio
Civil Defence response review
A review of the Civil Defence Ministry's response to the Samoa tsunami released today says its systems for informing the public"unravelled"during the alert. Audio
Civil Defence responds
Listening to that has been the Civil Defence Emergency Management Director, John Hamilton. Audio
Civil Defence response
A look at the critism emerging from Civil Defence handling of the warnings that came out on Wednesday morning. Audio
Civil Defence response to tsunami warning
The magnitude 8.0 quake which shook Samoa this morning triggered a tsunami warning for New Zealand with waves of up to a metre predicted. Audio
Quake raises chances of another quake along faultline
An earthquake expert is warning Wednesday night's major quake in Fiordland, could increase the possibility of another big tremor in the top of the South Island. Audio
Review into Beehive Generator
Prime Minister Helen Clark has ordered an official review into why the Beehive's back up generator did not work. Audio
Waihopai Update
Mary speaks with both the Police and the Anzac Ploughshares group about the 'Spy Valley' attack. Audio
