Kaikoura
Earthquake alert! How seismic sensing works
Since the big Kaikoura earthquake last week there have already been well over 5000 aftershocks, all logged and recorded by GeoNet, the earthquake and volcano monitoring system that sends alerts to… Audio, Gallery
Kaikōura wedding venue Cellar View closes for good
Cellar View owner Karen Barwick's colleague died in the Christchurch earthquake. She cannot face losing staff if a big aftershock hits. Video
Frustrated farmer admits evacution a good idea
A farmer evacuated from Goose Bay south of Kaikoura was frustrated at having to leave - but now realises he was wrong in saying Civil Defence was "overreacting". Audio
Family cut off by landslides choppered to Kaikoura
A family cut off by two landslides since the quake hit last Monday have arrived in Kaikoura, where they will live for several months before being able to return home. Video, Audio
Bob Eva on the first public convoy via the Inland road since quake
One couple who've nearly completed the journey along the Inland Road out of Kaikoura is Bob and Jill Eva. They pulled over to talk to Checkpoint. Audio
People leave Kaikoura as Inland Road opens to the public
People stranded in Kaikoura since last Monday's 7.8 earthquake were able to leave by road for the first time today as the Inland Road was opened to the public. Checkpoint was there as the cars went… Video, Audio
Life getting more normal in Kaikoura
Quake-trapped residents get the green light for inland travel out of Kaikoura. Audio
Diving into the mystery bubbles
A team of divers has been studying the source of the mystery bubbles off Kaikoura Audio
The Kaikoura drive out
For the first time in nearly two weeks, Civil Defence in Kaikoura has agreed to allow people to drive themselves out of the quake-hit town. About 100 drivers have confirmed to Civil Defence they want… Audio
What's the future for Kaikoura's marine life?
Kathryn Ryan talks to David Schiel, a Professor of Marine Science at Canterbury University who's currently carrying out an urgent survey of sealife along the coast of Kaikoura, parts of which have… Audio
Still risk of dam breach
The pool of water at Goose Bay is 200 to 300 metres long, 10m wide and up to 10m deep, Civil Defence says.
Travelling along the Inland Road to Kaikoura
A convoy of 31 Defence Force trucks set off from Culverden to reach Kaikoura on the Inland Road this morning. RNZ reporter Maja Burry went with them. Video, Audio
One to three weeks before Inland Rd opens
It could be another three weeks before the Inland Road to Kaikoura opens. RNZ reporter Maja Burry joined the Defence Force's largest convoy into Kaikoura today. Video, Audio
PM says fear setting in, in Kaikoura
The Prime Minister, John Key, says fear is starting to set in in Kaikoura, as it becomes apparent just how long the quake recovery could take. Audio
The Mystery of the Kaikōura Bubbles
Mysterious bubbles off the Kaikōura peninsula are a ‘magical silver lining’ – and a potential tourism boon – from last Monday's quake. Video, Audio
Civil Defence update on north Canterbury post aftershock
Civil Defence in Kaikoura is defending a decision to evacuate Goose Bay, south of Kaikoura, as a dam above the bay threatens to burst its banks. Audio
Mt Lyford residents given access to Kaikoura Inland Rd
Mt Lyford residents have been granted conditional access to the Kaikoura Inland Road. Civil Defence Group controller Neville Reilly says travel will not be escorted by contractors so residents must… Audio
Emergency quake laws for Kaikōura
Recovery agencies may get special powers to clear roads, fix the marina and block public access to some areas.
Founders of Chch's post-quake market take it to Kaikoura
The founders of a post-quake farmers market in Christchurch have taken the idea to Kaikoura, and has set up shop in the earthquake hit town. Video, Audio
