Canterbury
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
The plight of Kaikoura's bees
Since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake jolted North Canterbury on Monday, the HMNZS Canterbury has evacuated about 640 people, 9.3 tonnes of baggage, a cat, 17 dogs. And, about 30,000 bees. But South… Audio
Environment group goes to court to protect Mackenzie Country
The Environmental Defence Society has filed court proceedings to try to stop farmers turning arid Mackenzie Country land into irrigated pasture.
Tourists stuck in Kaikōura as road restrictions drag on
Tourists with campervans or vehicles in Kaikōura are settling for the long haul, with inland access to the town blocked off and no indication of when it will reopen. Video
Tough end-of-term for Kaikōura High School
As you pull into Kaikōura High School, it's hard not to notice the line of portaloos and red tape, reports Sally Murphy. Video
Crayfish and pāua fisheries shut down on quake-hit coast
Crayfish and pāua fisheries have been closed around Kaikōura until more is known about the impact of the earthquakes on stocks. Audio
Mt Lyford residents frustrated at limited inland road access
Some residents in Mount Lyford are frustrated they are only being allowed to drive to homes through the earthquake damaged inland road, under controlled access with twice daily convoys. Video, Audio
Inland road to Kaikoura remains closed
Civil Defence says it's now unsure when the Inland Road between Kaikoura and Culverdon will reopen, stranding people who expected to soon be able to leave. Conan Young reports. Video, Audio
Business as usual for Kaikoura whale watchers
Five sperm whales were spotted yesterday by Kauahi Nga Pora and his team at Whale Watch Kaikoura. It's business as usual, Kauahi says. Video, Audio
Road to Kaikoura to take longer to open than expected
People trapped in Kaikoura were told they should have access to the inland road this week - but today they were told it might be longer before it reopens, leaving them at a loss at what to do. Video, Audio
Kaikoura quake - Wellington buildings
More Wellington CBD building have closed because of earthquake worries. Audio
Kaikoura quake - Pupils sit exams at Kaikoura High
Kaikoura High School principal John Tait fills us in on what's happening at the school in the quake-hit town. Audio
Fighting for your livelihood
A spike in aggravated dairy robberies across the country has placed many owner/operators in danger. The Police Association says drug users needing cash are targeting dairies, many of which are owned… Audio
Fighting for your livelihood
A spike in aggravated dairy robberies across the country has placed many owner/operators in danger. The Police Association says drug users needing cash are targeting dairies, many of which are owned…
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