Canterbury
Kaikoura tourism operator on why SH1 needs to open
Despite legislation fast-tracking quake repair work in Kaikoura, it will be months before the town can cash in on tourism. Destination Kaikoura's General Manager joins Checkpoint. Audio
Kaikoura whale watch businesses face months out of the water
It may be months before the Kaikoura harbour floor can be dredged, and whale watch boats can't operate until it is. Kauahi Ngapora, the CEO of Whale Watch Kaikoura, joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Threats made to schools in NZ, Australia
A number of schools in New Zealand and Australia received threatening calls today, with several in this country evacuated.
Missing Timaru woman found safe
A woman missing from Timaru has been found safe, and a man has been arrested for kidnapping and breach of a protection order.
First convoy of civilian vehicles allowed back to Kaikoura
The first convoy of 50 private cars has made it to Kaikoura on the inland route - but bad weather meant the return trip back to Kaikoura had to be called off. Video, Audio
How earthquakes interact
Eminent scientist Ross Stein talks about how earthquakes interact with eachother. Audio
HIV-positive man charged over unprotected sex
A Christchurch man has been charged with criminal nuisance after accusations he had unprotected sex without disclosing his HIV status.
Cars leave for Kaikoura from Mt Lyford
The first of two convoys going north from Mount Lyford has left for Kaikoura. Our reporter Conan Young was there as they headed off. Audio
World's best bowlers kick off championships in Christchurch
The world's best bowlers are battling it out in Christchurch, which is playing host to the World Bowls Championships for the next couple of weeks. Video, Audio
Kaikoura parents fret about getting kids back
Kaikoura parents who evacuated their children after the quake are desperate to get them home again, but the town is still largely cut off. Audio
One dead after car and truck collide on SH1 in North Canterbury
One person has died following a crash between a truck and a car on State Highway 1 in North Canterbury today.
The Honeymoon Latte Spa
A new exhibition called 'Precarious Nature' has opened at the the Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA), in Christchurch. It explores the fragility of our relationship with nature. We speak to one of the… Audio, Gallery
Taonga Left Homeless after Earthquake
Precious treaures from the Ward Flaxbourne area could be left homeless, after the massive quake earlier this month. The area's small museum is red-stickered and waiting on an engineer to stabilise it… Audio
Kaikōura school reopens but 20% of students stay away
The first primary school in Kaikōura to re-open after the earthquake is missing a fifth of its roll after pupils left town in the quake's aftermath.
Quake relief extended to Wellington
More than 50 city businesses that cannot operate because of cordons are expected to be eligible, the government says.
Council warns Ward still at risk from landslides
Four households south of the Marlborough town have been advised not to stay there at night.
Christchurch teen accused of elderly man's murder
A teenager accused of murdering a 87-year-old did not intend to kill him, his lawyer says.
Paua recovery successful so far after Kaikoura quake
Volunteers relocating paua stranded by the Kaikoura earthquake estimate they have moved up to 56 tonnes of the shellfish back into the water. Video, Audio
Legislation to help govt act faster on Kaikoura rebuild
Parliament will pass two bills under urgency this week in a bid to help quake-hit Kaikoura recover faster. Audio
Christchurch Cathedral
A working group is looking into the reinstatement of the Christchurch Cathedral. Audio
