Tracy Neal
Twenty placed in temporary accommodation from 60 requests
Twenty people so far placed in emergency housing in the wake of the Kaikoura quake. Audio
When the Kekerengu Fault ruptured
Geologists are combing the ground in the wake of the 7.8M Kaikōura earthquake looking for clues, to understand what happened when 9 faults rupture at the same time. Audio, Gallery
When the Kekerengu Fault ruptured
Geologists are combing the ground in the wake of the 7.8M Kaikōura earthquake looking for clues, to understand what happened when 9 faults rupture at the same time.
AudioMarlborough residents say stress of continual quakes too much to bear
Marlborough residents made homeless by the earthquake now face the lengthy task of rebuilding their homes. Video, Audio
Scientists probe fault for insight on future events
GNS scientists are poring over the freshly ruptured Kekerengu Fault, looking for evidence of previous quakes - and hoping to discover what it means for future events. Video, Audio
Kekerengu fault rupture reveals Earth's tectonic secrets
"It looks like a big huge ploughshare has just gone screaming across the landscape." GNS scientists - and our reporter Tracy Neal - have been getting up close and personal with the Kekerengu Fault. Audio
Change in the wind for Abel Tasman boaties
The ever growing number of boaties competing for space along the coast of the Abel Tasman National Park might have to be limited by the Tasman District Council. It is now reviewing its moorings plan… Audio
Death of albatross deliberate and selfish
A commercial fisherman who caused the death of 39 albatrosses has been sentenced to 300 hours' community work. Tracy Neal was in court. Audio
Mayor says Marlborough open for business.
Marlborough welcomes its first cruise ship of the season, keen to remind people the region's very much open for business, despite last week's quake. Audio
Ward community bands together for Sunday picnic
Quake affected locals in Ward gather to recount their stories over the week. Audio
Buildings in Picton damaged by quake
RNZ reporter Tracy Neal joins Checkpoint from Picton. Video, Audio
Nelson to re-sign sister city relationship with Miyazu, Japan
Nelson is to renew its sister city relationship with Miyazu, Japan despite questionable commercial gains. Audio
Spring time is glide time at Nelson Lakes
Gliders return to the mountain ranges of the Nelson Lakes National Park. Video, Audio
Fewer teens than over 75s driving
There are now fewer teens on the road than those aged over 75 as getting a licence loses its standing as a rite of passage for young New Zealanders. Audio
In the footsteps of dinosaurs
Collingwood Area School students join GNS scientists in a search for dinosaur footprints on the shore of a Golden Bay estuary Audio, Gallery
In the footsteps of dinosaurs
Collingwood Area School students join GNS scientists in a search for dinosaur footprints on the shore of a Golden Bay estuary
AudioNelson retailers start hanging out washing in protest over vagrant
Retailers in Nelson are hitting back at the lack of action over long-time vagrant Lewis Stanton, who has been camped outside a central city store for months. Video, Audio
Govt loosening of marine consents process slammed as reckless
The mayor of Marlborough and environmental groups are angry that the government is loosening the rules around resource counsents for marine farmers. Audio
Nelson's Suter Gallery re-opens, bigger and better
On Sunday, the people of Nelson get to see what a 12-million dollar rebuild of their art gallery has bought them. The Suter Art Gallery in the city's arts hub holds a valuable art collection that… Audio
