Canterbury
Convoy with supplies for Kaikoura still stuck
An NZDF convoy carrying vital supplies for Kaikoura is still stuck in Culverden because of fears of landslides. Audio
Young farmers to the rescue in quake-hit communities
A group of young farmers are out in force to help rural communities cut-off by Monday's massive earthquake.
Cut-off farmers calling out for help
Farmers cut off by Monday's earthquake are frustrated that helicopters have been flying over them without stopping.
Kaikoura quake - relief package
The CEO of Whale Watch Kaikoura Kauahi Ngapora talks about the effects of the earthquake on his business and responds to the government's relief package Audio
Confused crayfish, reefs lifted and dying paua
In the aftermath of Monday’s huge quake images have emerged of disorientated crayfish, uplifted reefs, dying paua and stranded seaweed in Kaikoura. Audio, Gallery
Government announces recovery package for Kaikoura
RNZ's political editor, Jane Patterson has the details. Audio
Simon Morton on exploring remote parts of quake hit Kaikoura
RNZ's Simon Morton has been able to visit remote cut off communities up the Clarence river valley thanks to his trusty mountain bike. He arrived back in Wellington late this morning and will talk… Audio
'Absolutely gutted': Tiny community of Mt Lyford devastated by quake
As aftershocks continue to roll, the tiny community of Mt Lyford is coming to terms with ruined homes, fissured roads and a long rebuild ahead. Video
'Everybody's there for everybody else'
First Person - When the big one hit, Awatere Valley nurse Rachael Westenra immediately left to check her elderly patients were OK.
PM promises business support for Kaikoura
Prime Minister John Key has promised the government will provide a business support package for quake-hit Kaikoura within 48 hours. Video
Major breakthrough for cut-off Kaikoura
A road is now open to Kaikoura - at least for some vehicles - for the first time since the massive earthquake on Monday. Video
Shaky Isles: Should NZ be better prepared?
Is New Zealand prepared for quakes such as the one that struck, shook and killed on Monday? John Campbell asks that question in this report. Audio
Quake epicentre in farmers' back paddock
Ben and Renee Dampier-Crossley live almost directly on top of the epicentre of Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Audio
Seal casualties likely in slip
Seals are likely to have died in a large slip, triggered by the earthquakes, at a sanctuary near Kaikoura, DOC says.
GeoNet quake monitoring not staffed nights, weekends
The government will consider funding GeoNet for 24/7 staffing to make vital decisions about tsunami threats. Audio
Kaikoura: What you need to know on day three
Water must be boiled, evacuations are under way, and power, fuel and food supplies are still limited.
Waimate caught out by flash flood
A sudden thunderstorm has brought a flash flood to the main street of Waimate in South Canterbury.
Beef farmers describe quake experience
Ben and Renee Dampier-Crossley live between Culverden and the township of Waiau. They describe what it was like when the quake hit. Video, Audio
More troublesome weather for quake-hit regions
Quake recovery efforts could be hampered by further bad weather with more heavy rain and southerly gales forecast for Kaikoura and Wellington.
Kaikoura quake - the latest
Rick Kittelty of Kaikoura Shuttles and Taxis talks about the impact of the earthqaukes on business in the area.DoC ranger Mike Morrissey on the destruction to the seal colony breeding ground. Audio
