Earthquake
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
Ngai Tahu redirects resources to help after Kaikoura quake
Ngai Tahu leader Sir Mark Solomon says hundreds have been through through Takahanga Marae in Kaikoura since the quake. He says there is food for people gathered there, but water and sewerage is a big… Audio
Heavy rain, wind lashes quake-hit areas
Marlborough Civil Defence Controller Richard McNamara says the wet conditions are making life more difficult in Marlborough, which was badly hit by the quake. Audio
Mass evacuations due to begin in Kaikoura
Hundreds of trapped tourists will be airlifted out of Kaikoura today. Our reporter Phil Pennington is outside the hospital and says many people are concerned about the water quality. Audio
Emergency services in Kaikoura respond to quake
Kaikoura Hospital was inundated with people suffering bruises, cuts and broken bones. And with the town being a tourist hub, it's still full of tourists wondering when they'll be able to get out… Audio
Terrifying moment quake shifted Kekerengu house
Bluff Station's Sue Murray tells of the terrifying moment the quake struck. It shifted a house on the station 10 to 15 metres away. Audio
"The noise of the sea - it was roaring"
More experiences of the big quakes are now being reported. Our reporter Phil Pennington made it to Kaikoura yestreday. Bob Dronfield told him how he made his escape when the quakes hit. Audio
Aftershocks continue to rattle Aotearoa
Since the big quakes there have been 800 aftershocks. Since midnight there at least a dozen have been above magnitude 4, and about half of those have been classified as strong. Most have been centred… Audio
Farmer makes 15-hour cross-country trek to find family
Kaikoura man Kevin Keehan travelled by truck, tractor and helicopter on a cross-country trek to find his family after the earthquake.
'Months of work' to repair earthquake damage
The damage to Kaikoura is worse than he thought, Prime Minister John Key has said, after flying over the region. Video
'Utter devastation': NZ rocked by 7.5 magnitude quake
As strong aftershocks continue, we look back at stories of homes destroyed, animals driven mad and a potential billion-dollar clean-up bill. Video, Audio
Earthquake: What you need to know
A severe earthquake, centred near Hanmer Springs, has shaken much of the country and has been followed by numerous aftershocks today.
Taking stock in Wellington's rattled CBD
Wellington's central business district is expected to reopen tomorrow, says the city's mayor. Video, Audio
Shaking up the memories of Christchurch
First Person - Having experienced the Canterbury earthquakes, Mike Crean feels a desperate sadness for those affected by today's shaking.
The Science Of... Earthquakes
What creates aftershocks? How can two earthquakes feel like a single shake? Alison Ballance explains the seismic forces that shape New Zealand.
Newsreader doesn't flinch during earthquake
"Keep Calm and Carry On" is much overused but, boy, it's perfect for this situation. Video
Earthquake: In pictures
The midnight earthquake affected people up and down New Zealand - followed by ongoing strong and severe aftershocks. Video
GNS principal scientist Kelvin Berryman discusses recent quake
GNS principal scientist Kelvin Berryman joins Checkpoint as aftershocks continue. Audio
Major damage in Kaikoura
Checkpoint producer Alex Ashton is in Canterbury to assess the damage caused by this morning's magnitude 7.5 quake. Video, Audio
