Earthquake
Seal casualties likely in slip
Seals are likely to have died in a large slip, triggered by the earthquakes, at a sanctuary near Kaikoura, DOC says.
GeoNet quake monitoring not staffed nights, weekends
The government will consider funding GeoNet for 24/7 staffing to make vital decisions about tsunami threats. Audio
Quake sent rocks thundering down near Clarence River rafters
A woman who was on a rafting trip when Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck has told of sleeping in the open by the Clarence River as rocks thundered down ner her.
Rural community hit hard by quake
Monday's quake has hit the rural community hard, leaving farmers without power and affecting vineyards in the busy bottling period.
1600 aftershocks top Christchurch shake tally
There have been more than 1600 earthquake aftershocks since the 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck in the early hours of Monday morning.
Geonet wants 24/7 staffing
The acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee admits there are lessons to be learnt about how the public was warned ahead of Monday's tsunami. The director of the Geonet monitoring service says it… Audio
Family who pooled money for home see it devastated by quake
The Solomon family in Kaikoura had pooled resources so they could afford to buy their home outside the town. Now, the quake has left the house badly damaged and unsafe. Video
Wild weather set to return as roads remain closed
The miserable weather which has blighted quake-hit areas is expected to return tomorrow, with a strong southerly blast on its way.
Quake-struck communities still cut off
Some quake-stricken settlements along the closed section of State Highway 1 are still without water, power or a route out as they try to support their terrified children.
Hundreds still stranded in Kaikoura
More than 400 people have been airlifted out of quake-hit Kaikoura but there is mounting frustration among the hundreds still waiting. Video, Audio
Rain brings commuter chaos to capital highways
Extensive flooding and slips have caused chaos around wider Wellington, although conditions and traffic restrictions are now easing. Video, Audio
Farmer flies in to help quake-trapped family in Kaikoura
Gore farmer Andrew Bowmar was quick to get the plane revved up when his partner's Kaikoura-based family couldn't be reached. Video
Kaikoura District Council outside of town when quake hit
Kaikoura District Council was holding a conference at Alpine Lodge in St Arnaud when the quake hit. The lodge's owner expects to lose some business - but at least he knows how to save the wine. Video, Audio
Tim Graham describes eerie scene in Kaikoura
RNZ reporter Tim Graham joins Checkpoint from Kaikoura. Audio
Farmers affected by quake will have to dump milk
Farmers who are cut off due to yesterday's earthquake won't be able to have their milk picked up, so will have to dump it. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Man lands plane on SH1 to help family stranded by quake
Andrew Bowmar flew his Cessna from Gore to his partner's family farm in Kaikoura, landing on State Highway One. He told Checkpoint about his plans, which include rescuing three stranded cows. Video, Audio
Molesworth St building being assessed for damage
Assistant fire commander Scott Bell joins Checkpoint to discuss an evacuation on Molesworth St, Wellington, over fears of a building's structural integrity. Audio
NCEA exams should have been postponed, say teachers
The secondary teachers union and some school principals say the Qualifications Authority should have postponed yesterday's NCEA exams. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
22 people in Seddon evacuation centre
RNZ reporter Kate Newton has just arrived in Seddon from Ward where 22 people are still in an evacuation centre. She joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Road realigned in and around Kaikoura
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says there's significant damage to roads in the South Island following yesterday's magnitude 7.5 earthquake. Audio
