Earthquake
NZTA working flat out on access to South Island communities
New Zealand Transport Agency's Highway's Manager Neil Walker joins Checkpoint to discuss the state of roads in the South Island following yesterday's earthquake. Audio
Structural beam in Wellington building has broken
A building has been cordoned off in Molesworth St, Wellington, due to concerns about its structural integrity. RNZ reporter Mei Heron is nearby. Audio
'We've heard from no one', residents near quake centre say
Residents living in areas near Kaikoura say they feel stranded, and are frustrated authorities haven't been in contact. Video, Audio
Commuters encounter slips on SH58
RNZ's director of news, Brent Edwards, has encountered slips on State Highway 58. He joins Checkpoint live from the road. Audio
Phil Pennington with latest news from Kaikoura
RNZ reporter Phil Pennington is in Kaikoura. He joins us with the latest from the quake-hit town. Audio
Paua business gifts 400 kilos of paua to Kaikoura marae
PauaCo in Kaikoura has donated 400 kilos of paua worth $25,000 to a local marae which has opened its doors to people in the town. Audio
Parts of SH1 may be in the wrong place - PM
Prime Minister John Key is questioning whether parts of State Highway One are in the right place, after seeing the destruction caused by the earthquake. Jane Patterson reports. Video, Audio
Helicopter commander helps evacuate people from Kaikoura
Scott McKenzie is the captain of one of the four NH90 helicopters that have been sent to evacuate people from Kaikoura. What the quake has done to terra firma is incredible, he says. Audio
Evening business for 15 November 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Doctors cancel strike in earthquake aftermath
Junior doctors have withdrawn their strike notice after yesterday's earthquake.
US and Malaysia to help with quake rescue efforts
The US and Malaysia have offered helicopters to help get 140 "priority" people out of Kaikoura.
Your quake questions answered
GNS seismologist Anna Kaiser joined RNZ live earlier today to answer your quake questions.
Feeling shaky? Cantabrians are here for you
First Person - Earthquakes suck. No two ways about it. But take it from Cantabrian Beck Eleven, time will develop you a decent gallows humour.
Making an EQC claim: What you need to know
The Earthquake Commission has already received more than 600 new insurance claims in the aftermath of the 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck near Hanmer Springs on Monday. Audio
Risk of tsunami remains after massive quake
There is still a risk of tsunami being triggered by aftershocks following yesterday's the deadly magnitude 7.5 quake centred near Hanmer Springs, a marine geologist warns. Audio
Gun thieves target evacuated Nelson home
Thieves have stolen guns from a Nelson home after the occupants had fled during the tsunami alert following yesterday's Hanmer Springs earthquake.
Quake aftermath: What you need to know today
Kaikoura remains shut off, parts of central Wellington are still behind cordons and more wild weather is expected after yesterday's devastating quake. Here's what you need to know.
NZ moving to 'period of more earthquakes'
There is a 32 percent chance of another earthquake of magnitude 7 or more within the next month, GNS says. Audio
EQC on earthquake claims
Kathryn Ryan talks to the Earthquake Commission Chief Executive, Ian Simpson in the wake of the devastation of yesterday's 7.5 magnitude quake. Audio
Police officers from Auckland arrive in Kaikoura to assist
More police are on their way from Wellington to support operations in Kaikoura. Deputy Commissioner Mike Clements says officers are working with other agencies to help those who want to leave the… Audio
