Canterbury
State house sales back on govt's agenda
The government wants to sell a third of its Housing New Zealand properties in Christchurch - and one of those up for grabs could be the Prime Minister's former home. Video, Audio
One to three weeks before Inland Rd opens
It could be another three weeks before the Inland Road to Kaikoura opens. RNZ reporter Maja Burry joined the Defence Force's largest convoy into Kaikoura today. Video, Audio
PM says fear setting in, in Kaikoura
The Prime Minister, John Key, says fear is starting to set in in Kaikoura, as it becomes apparent just how long the quake recovery could take. Audio
Coastal uplift
Islay Marsden of the University of Canterbury talks about the up-side of coastal uplift. Audio
The Mystery of the Kaikōura Bubbles
Mysterious bubbles off the Kaikōura peninsula are a ‘magical silver lining’ – and a potential tourism boon – from last Monday's quake. Video, Audio
35 homes evacuated in case slip dam breaches
One farmer says it is an over-reaction, but Civil Defence says it is better safe than sorry. Audio
Founders of Chch's post-quake market take it to Kaikoura
The founders of a post-quake farmers market in Christchurch have taken the idea to Kaikoura, and has set up shop in the earthquake hit town. Video, Audio
Scargill residents react to huge quake
The tiny community of Scargill, Canterbury was one of the hardest hit in last night's aftershocks. Residents describe the shake as "like a machine gun," and "like nothing I've ever felt." Audio
Goose Bay evacuation
Residents of Goose Bay just south of Kaikoura might not be allowed back in their homes for 10 days after they were ordered to evacuate this afternoon. Ian Telfer joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Post-quake recovery taking its toll on Kaikoura
Work continues to open the Inland Route to Kaikoura to all vehicles, as residents struggle with fuel and shower rations, while some people just want to leave. Audio
Scargill resident describes dramatic aftershock
Scargill resident Bryn Davies says a 5.7 magnitude aftershock which knocked him to the ground was "like being hit by a train." Video, Audio
Civil Defence evacuates 35 homes in Goose Bay
Murray Sinclair is the Civil Defence Controller in Kaikoura. He spoke to Checkpoint about the evacuation underway in Goose Bay, and the dam that threatens the area. Video, Audio
Goose Bay resident says evacuation is an 'over-reaction'
Paul Keung has been told to evacuate Goose Bay. Civil Defence says a dam caused by the earthquake threatens all 35 homes in the area, but Mr Keung says that's an "over-reaction". Video, Audio
NIWA staff worries over building
The staff of NIWA in Wellington not happy it was a manager not an engineer who gave their building the OK after the Kaikoura quake. Audio
Kaikoura quake - SH1 out for six months
Kaikoura's mayor Winston Gray talks about the possibility of no road access for the next six months. Audio
Quake highlights communication issues on the farm
Keeping communication channels open has been a real problem for rural areas hit by last week's quake, says Federated Farmers.
Inland road closes after 5.7 aftershock
Authorities will assess the inland road to Kaikōura before aid convoys resume, after today's "severe" aftershock. Video
First baby born in Kaikoura following 7.8 quake
Kaikoura has welcomed its first baby since the earthquake. The baby was born at Kaikoura hospital last night and delivered by the town's only midwife Bernie Thomas. Audio
Kaikoura mayor on why 650 cows need to get out of town
Mayor of Kaikoura Winston Gray says the town's priority is for roads to reopen, and to get 650 dairy cattle out. Audio
