Canterbury
PM questions if Kaikoura roads are repairable
The Prime Minister, John Key has made his second visit to Kaikoura this morning following Monday's big quake, and says it is hard to see how the roads in and out of the town can be salvaged. Audio
'It’s like the ground has been re-formatted'
RNZ's Simon Morton has been exploring some of the badly damaged parts of Kaikoura on his mountain bike and has been shocked at what he's seen. Audio, Gallery
Hurunui Mayor visits quake ravaged community
Winton Dalley has been travelling around to help the worst effected areas. Today he is going to Mount Lyford. Audio
Waiau recovers
Hugh Wells is a sheep and beef farmer about 2 kilometres from the town of Waiau. Audio
RNZ reporter Phil Pennington reports from Kaikoura
Phil Pennington reports from Kaikoura about evacuation measures, including the arrival of the HMNZS Canterbury. Audio
Farmer flies in to help quake-trapped family in Kaikoura
Gore farmer Andrew Bowmar was quick to get the plane revved up when his partner's Kaikoura-based family couldn't be reached. Video
Mt Lyford village suffered serious damage in 7.5 quake
Decisions about the long-term future for residents of the extensively-damaged Mt Lyford Village will be made next Tuesday. The small town suffered serious damage in yesterday's quake. Video, Audio
Kaikoura District Council outside of town when quake hit
Kaikoura District Council was holding a conference at Alpine Lodge in St Arnaud when the quake hit. The lodge's owner expects to lose some business - but at least he knows how to save the wine. Video, Audio
Tim Graham describes eerie scene in Kaikoura
RNZ reporter Tim Graham joins Checkpoint from Kaikoura. Audio
Farmers affected by quake will have to dump milk
Farmers who are cut off due to yesterday's earthquake won't be able to have their milk picked up, so will have to dump it. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Man lands plane on SH1 to help family stranded by quake
Andrew Bowmar flew his Cessna from Gore to his partner's family farm in Kaikoura, landing on State Highway One. He told Checkpoint about his plans, which include rescuing three stranded cows. Video, Audio
22 people in Seddon evacuation centre
RNZ reporter Kate Newton has just arrived in Seddon from Ward where 22 people are still in an evacuation centre. She joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Road realigned in and around Kaikoura
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says there's significant damage to roads in the South Island following yesterday's magnitude 7.5 earthquake. Audio
NZTA working flat out on access to South Island communities
New Zealand Transport Agency's Highway's Manager Neil Walker joins Checkpoint to discuss the state of roads in the South Island following yesterday's earthquake. Audio
'We've heard from no one', residents near quake centre say
Residents living in areas near Kaikoura say they feel stranded, and are frustrated authorities haven't been in contact. Video, Audio
Commuters encounter slips on SH58
RNZ's director of news, Brent Edwards, has encountered slips on State Highway 58. He joins Checkpoint live from the road. Audio
Phil Pennington with latest news from Kaikoura
RNZ reporter Phil Pennington is in Kaikoura. He joins us with the latest from the quake-hit town. Audio
Paua business gifts 400 kilos of paua to Kaikoura marae
PauaCo in Kaikoura has donated 400 kilos of paua worth $25,000 to a local marae which has opened its doors to people in the town. Audio
Parts of SH1 may be in the wrong place - PM
Prime Minister John Key is questioning whether parts of State Highway One are in the right place, after seeing the destruction caused by the earthquake. Jane Patterson reports. Video, Audio
Helicopter commander helps evacuate people from Kaikoura
Scott McKenzie is the captain of one of the four NH90 helicopters that have been sent to evacuate people from Kaikoura. What the quake has done to terra firma is incredible, he says. Audio
