The network is one of New Zealand 's five nationwide civil defence broadcasters . Some local stations have performed this role during emergencies , and others have committed to do so if emergencies occur . The Christchurch station provided updates during the 2010 Canterbury earthquake , and continued broadcasting from a temporary studio in a motel room when its studio was damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake
2010 Canterbury earthquake
2010 Canterbury earthquake
The Hits (radio station)