Canterbury
Evening business for 15 November 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Govt's response to quake criticised by tourist
Tourists, including children and a heavily pregnant woman, have been evacuated from Kaikoura. But one Belgium tourist says the government's response looks bad compared to the Chinese's. Audio
Tourists evacuated from Kaikoura
Sixty Chinese nationals were among the first tourists to be evacuated from quake-hit Kaikoura. They left on helicopters paid for by the Chinese consulate. Audio
Evacuations begin in Kaikoura
Kathryn Ryan crosses to RNZ reporter Tim Graham in Kaikoura where evacuations by Air Force helicopter are underway. Audio
Quake aftermath: What you need to know today
Kaikoura remains shut off, parts of central Wellington are still behind cordons and more wild weather is expected after yesterday's devastating quake. Here's what you need to know.
Huge relief in Kaikoura as helicopters evacuate tourists
Our reporter in Kaikoura, Phil Pennington says there's huge relief this morning as evacutations start with private helicopters taking tourists to Christchurch. He says defence force choppers will also… Audio
Emergency services in Kaikoura respond to quake
Kaikoura Hospital was inundated with people suffering bruises, cuts and broken bones. And with the town being a tourist hub, it's still full of tourists wondering when they'll be able to get out… Audio
Red Cross assisting in Kaikoura
Simon Makker is a recovery communications manager with the Red Cross He says they will start choppering tourists out today from 930am - hoping to get as many people out to just north of Christchurch. Audio
"The noise of the sea - it was roaring"
More experiences of the big quakes are now being reported. Our reporter Phil Pennington made it to Kaikoura yestreday. Bob Dronfield told him how he made his escape when the quakes hit. Audio
'Months of work' to repair earthquake damage
The damage to Kaikoura is worse than he thought, Prime Minister John Key has said, after flying over the region. Video
Earthquake: What you need to know
A severe earthquake, centred near Hanmer Springs, has shaken much of the country and has been followed by numerous aftershocks today.
Shaking up the memories of Christchurch
First Person - Having experienced the Canterbury earthquakes, Mike Crean feels a desperate sadness for those affected by today's shaking.
Maori warden volunteers after terrifying night
Ari Boyd is a Maori warden. After a terrifying night, she's has been helping all day outside the Kaikoura medical centre. Audio
Major damage in Kaikoura
Checkpoint producer Alex Ashton is in Canterbury to assess the damage caused by this morning's magnitude 7.5 quake. Video, Audio
Pub manager describes account of earthquake
RNZ reporter Alex Ashton is trying to reach Hanmer Springs but stopped at the pub in Murchison on the way to speak to Hampden Hotel manager Leigh Knowles. Video, Audio
North Canterbury farmers take another hit
Farmers in North Canterbury say the earthquake is another blow to a region which has battled drought and volatile lamb and dairy markets Audio
Cliffs cave in as animals go mad during quake
Richard Rutherford is a farmer in Parnassus, south of Kaikoura. His house was extensively damaged and the cliffs nearby have all caved in. Video, Audio
Hundreds take shelter at Takahanga Marae
Five hundred people from Kaikoura have sought refuge at Ngai Tahu's Takahanga Marae fleeing damage and uncertainty of todays quake and aftershocks. Video, Audio
Opening SH1 is a priority, Kaikoura MP says
The MP for the Kaikoura Electorate, Stuart Smith, says its crucial State Highway One is reopened as soon as possible. Audio
Phil Pennington joins Checkpoint from Kaikoura
Our reporter Phil Pennington has spent the day in Kaikoura and joins us now. Video, Audio
