Earthquake
Defence HQ's floor damaged by quake
The NZDF's Wellington office suffered serious floor damage in last week's earthquake, the building's owner has confirmed.
Japan quake just 9 days after Kaikoura quake
Japan and New Zealand had major earthquakes just nine days apart, both on the Ring of Fire, both on the Pacific Plate. Checkpoint asked Greg Beroza if they were connected? Video, Audio
7.4 quake triggers tsunami warning in Japan
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Northern Japan this morning generating a tsunami advisory in the same region devastated by a tsunami in 2011. Anna Fifield joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Kaikōura's big businesses to now get quake help
Large businesses will now be included in Kaikōura's earthquake recovery package, Steven Joyce says.
Sewage flows into Kaikoura residents' backyards
Kaikoura's badly damaged sewerage system has impacted on some Beach Road residents who have spent the past week dealing with effluent running through their backyards. Video, Audio
Govt extends Kaikoura support, backs dredging of South Bay
The Government has extended its business support package for quake-hit Kaikoura to the town's larger employers, and says it backs the dredging of South Bay - and may even pay for it. Audio
Hawke's Bay quakes connected to Kaikoura quake
Earthquakes in Hawke's Bay, most sharply a 5.4 beneath Porangahau at 1.19 this afternoon, are likely to be connected to last week's Kaikoura quake, GNS scientist Kelvin Berryman says. Video, Audio
Japan coastal residents flee after 7.4 magnitude quake
People living on the coast in Japan fled for higher ground after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck this morning. New Zelanders, and others living there, share their experiences. Audio
Quake Rocks Japan
A tsunami warning has been issued after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan. The quake hit this morning, 67 km northeast of Iwaki and at a depth of 10km, the US Geological Survey… Audio
Quake-damaged Wellington building has asbestos
A earthquake-damaged central Wellington building which is set to be demolished contains asbestos. Audio
Earthquakes ruin 'golden summer' for Kaikōura eateries
The Kaikōura earthquake has robbed the town's restaurants of a long-awaited golden summer.
Minister criticises GeoNet's funding call
GeoNet's call for extra funding so it can be staffed around the clock was an 'unreasonable criticism', according to the acting Civil Defence Minister.
Quake after-effects disrupt NCEA exams
Last week's earthquakes are continuing to disrupt end-of-year NCEA exams, school principals say.
Twice-daily access frustrates Mt Lyford locals
In the tiny settlement of Mt Lyford, which was badly hit by last week's earthquake, residents are only being allowed to drive to their homes twice a day. Video
Civil Defence's earthquake response to be reviewed
A review of Civil Defence's response to last week's earthquake is likely to be initiated within weeks, its director says.
Quake aftermath: Freeze on new insurance policies
The country's largest insurance company has put a freeze on new home insurance policies in the wake of the earthquakes. Audio
Quake-hit Kaikōura still isolated by road
Slips blocking the coastal road could take months to fix, and it is still unclear when the inland road will open to the public. Video, Audio
PM 'irresponsible' to talk tax cuts after quake - Labour
The Prime Minister is being called irresponsible for talking of tax cuts when the full cost of the damage from last week's earthquakes is still not known.
People prepare emergency kits following 7.8 quake
Bottled water, batteries and baked beans are flying off Wellington supermarket shelves as people prepare emergency kits following last week's earthquake. Audio
'Detailed planning' for demolition of quake-hit building
Gas and electricity supplies to a 10-storey central Wellington building are being turned off so it can be demolished safely. Audio
