Hanmer Springs Earthquake
Govt to push for tsumani text message system
Last week's Kaikoura earthquake has lent fresh urgency to plans for a national text-based tsunami warning system.
Support from the sea - On board the USS Sampson
Video - After the earthquake hit Kaikoura, the USS Sampson's mission immediately turned from the first US naval visit in 33 years to civil defence. RNZ visual journalist Claire Eastham-Farrelly is… Video
Broken earth, but not breaking ground for govt
Power Play - After handling the devastating Christchurch earthquakes, the Kaikoura shake would have felt like deja-vu to the PM and his senior ministers, writes Jane Patterson.
'We have no work pants or shoes'
Natasha Frewin has been living out of a backpack since she was evacuated from her central Wellington apartment. She has no idea when she can go home.
Aid convoy forced back
The threat of further slips means the only half-functioning road out of Kaikoura will not reopen until next week. Video
Kidding around, despite tough times
Their Kaikoura home may be ruined, but Billy the goat's family are in good spirits.
$1 million lifeline for Kaikoura
Civil Defence will give the Kaikoura District Council $1 million in earthquake emergency funding.
'You have become part of history'
Gerry Brownlee has thanked the warship crews helping the quake response - including on the first US ship to visit NZ waters in decades. Video
Kaikōura allstars shine through the rubble
Andrew Penman from Salmonella Dub speaks about the artistic community in Kaikōura, the amazing legacy of music that's been created there, and the current challenges for the town. Video, Audio
'Five seconds later it would have killed her'
Gareth McLean's quick reactions saved his baby daughter's life in the earthquake, but the family do not know when they can go home.
Along a fractured highway
After the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck at 12.02am on Monday 14th November near Hanmer Springs in the South Island of New Zealand, Simon Morton takes a trip by mountain bike north of Kaikoura to… Audio, Gallery
Kiwis pull the country together again
First Person - RNZ reporter Alex Perrottet recounts his journey into the post-earthquake disaster zone.
Kaikoura residents urged to stop using sewerage system
The lack of a functioning sewerage system is the latest challenge facing the 3500 residents of quake-hit Kaikoura.
Cordon in Wellington CBD to be reduced
Apartment dwellers on one side of Tory Street will be able to return home, but others will have to stay away.
Army trucks arrive in quake-stricken Kaikoura
A convoy of 27 army trucks carrying essential supplies for Kaikoura Hospital has arrived in the town. Video
Brownlee backs Wellington's quake response
Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee is backing the Wellington City Council's response to quake-affected buildings in the capital. Video
WCC wants quake support package for businesses
The Wellington City Council is asking the government for a support package for businesses affected by Monday's earthquake.
Large Kaikoura tourist operators plead for government help
Tourist operators excluded from a government earthquake relief package are crying out for help. Audio
Three arrested after trapped train looted
The train was stuck on SH1 between two slips brought down by Monday's earthquake.
A bumpy, lumpy ride on the only road to Kaikoura
First Person - RNZ's Max Towle is among the first to make it along Kaikoura's only access road, and says it's bumpier than a turbulent landing at Wellington Airport. Video