Ann Brower
Professor's work on high country farm sales celebrated
In 2005, environmental scientist Professor Ann Brower heard that the crown was selling South Island High Country land at a loss. She speaks to Jesse. Audio
Christchurch earthquake: Harrowing memories on 10th anniversary
Monday marks a decade since a 6.2 magnitude quake close to the centre of Christchurch killed 185 people. Everybody in the city that day has a story to tell and for many, the memories remain fresh, ten… Video, Audio
Female academic? Here's your lifetime pay gap
Researchers from Canterbury University have found that an average female scientist at a New Zealand university earns $400,000 less than her male counterparts over her lifetime. It also found that… Audio
Women researchers earn $400k less than men over a lifetime
Women working in research are likely to earn about $400,000 less than men who perform at the same level over a lifetime.
A world first study by Canterbury University, released today, looked at the… Audio
Shock at new quake-prone building in Christchurch
A woman badly injured in the Christchurch earthquake is astonished a new building in the city has been found to have serious seismic flaws.
The empty new office building at 230 High Street has… Audio
Foreign investors buy sensitive land without official consent
Foreign investors have managed to buy sensitive land at least 16 times in the past two years without getting the required official consent. Figures given to RNZ News show nearly 30 other cases are… Audio
Ann Brower: critical conscience
On 31 May, Dr Ann Brower will deliver a lecture at the University of Canterbury, titled: A Little Guy's Guide to Making a Difference after receiving the Critic and Conscience of Society Award earlier… Audio
High country land sales 'illegal' - Environment Defence Society
The Environment Defence Society says the government is acting illegally in granting freehold ownership of land in the Mackenzie Basin to farmers. Land in the basin has historically been farmed on long… Audio
Wellington CBD: Open Too Soon after big quake?
Wellington Mayor, Justin Lester, has defended the decision to re-open the city's CBD on Tuesday, despite more than 60 buildings closing. The council has faced criticism from engineers for allowing… Audio
University promotions under scrutiny
Research released to RNZ News has detailed the huge pay gap between top male and female academics at New Zealand universities. Audio
Time to fix quake-prone buildings halved
Repair times for earthquake prone buildings around the country have been slashed in half. Audio
Best song ever written - Bach Concerto for Two Violins
Ann Brower from Lincoln, South West Christchurch has chosen 'Bach concerto for two violins in D minor, 2nd movement'. Audio
Quake survivor says cost of dangerous buildings is huge
Ann Brower was crushed in a building collapse in Colombo street during the February quake. Audio
Crown giving away high country for free - researcher
A researcher says the Crown has given away swathes of high country land to farmers instead of selling it. Audio
Earthquake bus survivor
Ann Brower was one of those badly injured when the number 3 bus was crushed in the central city. Audio
The Sunday Group
The high country tenure review with guests Kevin Hackwell, Don Aubrey, Ann Brower and David Parker. Audio