Earthquakes
Liquefaction: lessons from the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes
Misko Cubrinovski is interested how the ground and the structures on - and in - it behave during an earthquake.
Audio'We're entering a new phase of earthquakes in New Zealand'
Author Matthew Wright has looked back at New Zealand's history with earthquakes and where we stand with them today. The result is his new book, Living on Shaky Ground: The science and story behind New… Audio
Gisborne's quake-prone buildings off register due to council staffing
A lack of staff is the reason Gisborne District Council is yet to add the region's earthquake-prone buildings to a national register, established following the devastating 2011 Christchurch quake. Video
Christchurch's idea of what's normal is always being renewed
Earthquakes, fire and terrorism have shaped the lives of Christchurch teenagers growing up during the last decade. A documentary from NZBS students. Audio
Living the high life on shaky ground
Charlie Dreaver investigates the issues around strengthening apartment buildings to make them more resilient to earthquakes. Video, Audio
Living the high life on shaky ground
Charlie Dreaver investigates the issues around strengthening apartment buildings to make them more resilient to earthquakes.
Video, AudioOur Changing World for 12 December 2019
Charlie Dreaver investigates apartments and earthquake resilience in 'Living the high life on shaky ground' & the chemical element vanadium. Audio
Long walk home: the resilience of Wellington's rail network
If a major earthquake were to strike Wellington, up to 80,000 commuters would likely be forced to walk home. In fact if a big one hit, the passenger rail network might well be out of action for almost… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 3 December 2019
Defective concrete allegedly delayed apartment block building, gun owners claim they saw buyback data, measles continues to strike in Samoa, the gun buyback data breach causes a headache for the… Audio
Could vertical evacuation structures help in a tsunami?
Vertical structures that people could use to get themselves out of the way of a tsunami are being considered for use in Hawke's Bay. As more research is done into the potential risk from the Hikurangi… Audio
Swarm of almost 200 earthquakes on White Island
A swarm of increasingly strong earthquakes has been rocking White Island - Whakaari in Bay of Plenty this week.
Wellington apartment owners pay more than QV on quake repairs
Wellington apartment owners are being forced to spend more than the value of their home to quake-safe their buildings. A new survey shows apartment owners in Wellington are facing bills on average of… Audio
Three Minutes Max: Mike Rehu
Commentator Mike Rehu shares his thoughts on the rough road Cantabrians have had to endure over the last decade, and whether Christchurch needs a renaming and re-branding in the wake of the mosque… Audio
Chch homeowner calls for Royal Commission into insurance sector
Christchurch homeowner Bob Burnett says lengthy delays in resolving his earthquake insurance claim is destroying his finances and affecting his kids' health. He's calling for a Royal Commission into… Video, Audio
Slow-slip event triggers swarm of small quakes off East Coast
Scientists are monitoring a big slow-slip event off the coast of Gisborne that's triggered a swarm of small earthquakes in the area. Video
Three Minutes Max: Ali Jones
Three Minutes Max: short, sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Christchurch's Ali Jones reflects on what life is like in a city which has been through so much over the past decade and… Audio
Three Minutes Max: Raf Manji
Three Minutes Max: short, sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Christchurch City Councillor Raf Manji looks at the desire of the people of Christchurch and the local Muslim community… Audio
Wellington Library Closed from Today
Wellington's central library is being closed indefinitely after a new engineering report raised concern about its safety in a significant earthquake. We talk to Wellington Mayor, Justin Lester. Audio
'Quirky finds' at revamped Whanganui Regional Museum
The Whanganui Regional Museum has taken a back-to-the-future approach to its relaunch after earthquake strengthening.
Second Christchurch earthquake - Eight years on
Eight years ago today Christchurch was shaken to its core, as a second major earthquake hit. Audio
