Canterbury
Long, hot summer looms for Kaikōura with public pool closed
Kaikōura's only public pool appears to have been damaged beyond repair in last week's earthquake, but it has rekindled the dream of a new indoor complex.
Kaikōura's open for business, but no one's buying
A fortnight on from the Kaikōura earthquake, businesses in the seaside town are starting to re-open - but with no way in or out of the town, they're not sure how long they will last.
New Kaikoura Museum opens post-quake
Kaikoura's new museum has opened, just a few days after the big planning opening that was scuppered by the earthquake. Remarkably the museum exhibits came through unscathed, a testament to the brand… Audio, Gallery
West Coast: Pay Dirt - The Westland Goldfields
Hilary Low’s book Pay Dirt is based on the diary and book The Westland Goldfield by prospector William Smart - the man, she argues, that should be acknowledged as the first person to discover payable… Audio, Gallery
Kaikōura convoy damaged 'fragile' road
About 80 vehicles rolled out of the earthquake-hit town on the inland road - and Civil Defence is not planning another.
Classroom engulfed in flames in Rangiora
The Fire Service is investigating a suspicious fire at a Canterbury school.
Farmer apologises for claims Goose Bay evacuation was an 'overreaction'
A farm owner near Kaikōura who claimed Civil Defence's decision to evacuate Goose Bay was an overreaction now says the order to get out was correct.
On their way: Dozens leave Kaikōura by road
A driver in the first convoy of private vehicles to make it out of Kaikōura since last week's quake says the drive was a doddle. Video, Audio
Waiau dairy farmers' milking shed destroyed in quake
Waiau dairy farmers Don and Donalda Galletly's milking shed was destroyed by the 7.8 earthquake, and they've been struggling to milk their cows ever since. Audio
Frustrated farmer admits evacution a good idea
A farmer evacuated from Goose Bay south of Kaikoura was frustrated at having to leave - but now realises he was wrong in saying Civil Defence was "overreacting". Audio
Family cut off by landslides choppered to Kaikoura
A family cut off by two landslides since the quake hit last Monday have arrived in Kaikoura, where they will live for several months before being able to return home. Video, Audio
Bob Eva on the first public convoy via the Inland road since quake
One couple who've nearly completed the journey along the Inland Road out of Kaikoura is Bob and Jill Eva. They pulled over to talk to Checkpoint. Audio
The Kaikoura drive out
For the first time in nearly two weeks, Civil Defence in Kaikoura has agreed to allow people to drive themselves out of the quake-hit town. About 100 drivers have confirmed to Civil Defence they want… Audio
What's the future for Kaikoura's marine life?
Kathryn Ryan talks to David Schiel, a Professor of Marine Science at Canterbury University who's currently carrying out an urgent survey of sealife along the coast of Kaikoura, parts of which have… Audio
Quake affected Kaikoura residents urged to seek emotional help
Kaikoura residents feeling overwhelmed after last week's quake are being urged to seek help if they're finding things tough - as the Recovery Assistance Centre is currently seeing more than a hundred… Audio
First Kaikoura drive-out planned this afternoon
RNZ Reporter Ian Telfer has the latest on plans to temporarily open the emergency inland route in and out of Kaikoura to motorists stranded in the quake stricken town. Audio
Seven thousand claims already into EQC
The Earthquake Commission has already received about 7,000 claims from last week's Kaikoura quake. EQC expects the number of claims to be fewer than in Christchurch. Audio
Govt to sell 2500 state homes in Christchurch
The government is set to sell thousands of state homes in Christchurch, and John Key's childhood home could be among them. Video
Biggest supply convoy yet arrives in Kaikōura
An army convoy carrying much-needed fuel to Kaikōura has arrived, as locals are warned their own access to the road could be weeks away. Video
Travelling along the Inland Road to Kaikoura
A convoy of 31 Defence Force trucks set off from Culverden to reach Kaikoura on the Inland Road this morning. RNZ reporter Maja Burry went with them. Video, Audio
