Morning Report for Friday 18 November 2016

8:56 AM.We take a moment to listen back to some of the stories you've shared with us after Monday's massive earthquake that shook the nation. Audio

8:54 AM.It's Friday so we cross the Ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:47 AM.The National Archives building in central Wellington was evacuated yesterday afternoon, despite having been cleared for re-entry just the day before. It joins a growing list of government buildings… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.The Kiwis will put their Four Nations rugby league title and number one ranking on the line on Monday morning, when they play a world-class Australian side in the tournament final in Liverpool. Audio

8:40 AM.Two weeks ago Steve Hansen's men became the first All Black team to ever lose to Ireland. The team are in Dublin this weekend with revenge on their minds. Audio

8:26 AM.HMNZS Canterbury's commander, Simon Rooke, says regular exercises with other navies has ensured good coordination with the American, Canadian and Australian warships helping with the Kaikoura relief… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.A convoy of 27 army trucks is finally on its way to Kaikoura after being forced to stop the journey yesterday because of the weather. Audio

8:20 AM.Steven Joyce says the Government will review its eight-week support package to small businesses affected by the quake as new information comes to hand. He promises the Government will stand behind… Read more Audio

8:15 AM.Small local business owners in Kaikoura are grateful for the government's support package but really need the road fixed. Audio

8:09 AM.Eight houses have been evacuated in Kaikoura after concerns a cliff could fall on them. Nikki McLean was given 10 minutes to get herself, her nine week old baby and her three year old out of her… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:51 AM.Brother and sister duo Broods won album and single of the year last's New Zealand music awards. Music 101's Tony Stamp was there. Audio

7:48 AM.Engineers say their eyes are their main tool as they inspect buildings - minor visible damage can indicate serious problems that require further investigation. Audio

7:45 AM.Kaikoura locals admit a proposed fishing ban would hit them hard in the pocket but agree it's the right move. Half, if not more of all crayfish and paua along the coastline may have perished in Monday… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.Kaikoura businesses are keen for the roads to reopen so that they can get machinery and products out of the region. Audio

7:27 AM.Conan Young has more information about the evacuation of houses threatened by an unstable cliff. Audio

7:21 AM.Dozens of lakes formed by landslides after Monday's earthquakes are causing major concern. Marlborough Civil Defence controller Richard McNamara says altogether roughly 50,000 to 60,000 landlsips have… Read more Audio

7:13 AM.Eight properties have been evacuated in Kaikoura this morning because of an unstable cliff face. Our reporter Conan Young is on his way to the area. Audio

7:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:58 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:51 AM.Wellington's CentrePort expects to resume handling big cargo and passenger ships next week despite parts of the port having been badly damaged by the latest series of earthquakes. Audio

6:48 AM.A government package to help small businesses affected by Monday's earthquake will help according to one of the groups administering it , Enterprise North Canterbury, which has been through it before.

6:48 AM.RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson reports the lates from Parliaments civil defence bunker Audio

6:47 AM.A survey of company directors has found nearly half expect their organisation to be impacted by a disruptive change, although only a third believe they have what it takes to meet the digital future. Audio

6:41 AM.Kaikoura local uses kiwi ingenuity to slow cook a roast lamb on his garden lawn. Audio

6:38 AM.The damage to Wellington buildings from this week's earthquake has given greater impetus to a plan that could lead to some public services being shifted out of the capital. Audio

6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:18 AM.In South Otago, the Clutha District mayor says he's bloody furious and rues the day Lincoln University took over their agricultural training college, Telford. Audio

6:17 AM.A Clarence Valley local says the massive 7.8 magnitude shake has re-shaped the landscape. Audio

6:13 AM.A seismologist of more than 40 years experience says there was no need for anyone to flee to higher ground after the Kaikoura earthquake. Audio

6:11 AM.People evacuated from their homes in central Wellington because a parking building could collapse in a strong aftershock are feeling shell shocked and stranded. Audio

6:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:00 AM.Eight properties evacuated in Kaikoura due to risk of rockfall; Civil Defence says to "be prepared" for further quakes; Cliff behind houses undermined by rain; HMNZS Canterbury returns to Kaikoura… Read more Audio