Science
GNS scientist says seabed has lifted 4m in places
A GNS scientist has just finished surveying the coast around Kaikoura, and says the seabed has lifted by up to four metres in some places. Audio
Kaikoura quake - the seismic patterns
Strategic planner Joel Cayford talks about the earthquake patterns over the years in the South Island. === Audio
Confused crayfish, reefs lifted and dying paua
In the aftermath of Monday’s huge quake images have emerged of disorientated crayfish, uplifted reefs, dying paua and stranded seaweed in Kaikoura. Audio, Gallery
Royal Society Fellow Hinke Osinga on maths and crochet
Kathryn Ryan speaks to the Royal Society's first female mathematician to be made a fellow, Professor Hinke Osinga. Now at the University of Auckland, Hinke Osinga specialises in dynamical systems… Audio
Gene editing, implications for NZ
Gene editing has the potential to bring huge benefits to New Zealand, including in healthcare, agriculture and conservation. What are the social, ethical & legal issues, especially when it comes to… Audio
Is a star rating system for buildings the way forward?
Kathryn Ryan talks with prominent earthquake engineer, Dr David Hopkins, who says it's time for a change in the way we rate buildings, following this week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. She also talks… Audio
Experts predict we could have less than a millenium left
Kiwi expert suggests we have a century to ensure Stephen Hawking's prediction on the end of the world does not come true, or face even grimmer consequences. Audio
How to catch a kiwi
At the Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin, conservation staff have been running around the bush trying to catch Kiwi to send to a predator free island. Video, Audio
Geonet wants 24 hour monitoring so can give quicker tsunami war
The director of Geonet wants extra funding to staff its monitoring centre 24 hours a day, saying it cannot give tsunami warnings as quickly as it should under the current system. Audio
New Zealand needs to better prepare for quakes
Is NZ prepared for quakes such as the one that struck, shook and killed on Monday? John Campbell asks that question in this report. Video, Audio
Dozens of buildings closed due to quake risk
Wellington City Council Building Control Manager Mike Scott joins Checkpoint with the latest on building closures in Wellington, due to increased earthquake risk. Video, Audio
60 buildings in Wellington closed because of quake risk
About 60 buildings in Wellington have been closed because of an increased earthquake risk following Monday's 7.5 quake near Hamner Springs. Video, Audio
PM warns Kaikoura may only have one road in for months
State Highway One north of Kaikoura is likely to remain closed for many months, Prime Minister John Key says. Video, Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
Siouxsie reports in from the Singularity Summit in Christchurch to tell us why we should care about Antibiotic Awareness week and new discoveries about why we crave salt Audio
Crochet Coral Reef
The Crochet Coral Reef is a woolly celebration of the intersection of higher geometry and feminine handicraft, and a testimony to the disappearing wonders of the marine world. It has been exhibited in… Audio
The Science Of... Snow
What is snow? How and where is it made? Why is it white? Alison Ballance and Katy Gosset head to Mt Ruapehu in search of the answers to all your questions about snow. Audio, Gallery
The Science Of... Snow
What is snow? How and where is it made? Why is it white? Alison Ballance and Katy Gosset head to Mt Ruapehu in search of the answers to all your questions about snow.
AudioEarthquake forecasting
Shawn is the chief strategy officer at the GeoCosmo Research Center, NASA Ames. The center is working on how to forecast earthquakes, up to two weeks in advance. Audio
What causes this 'earthquake lightning'?
Reports and footage of flashing lights during and before the recent earthquake, have emerged, but what causes the mysterious glows? Video, Audio
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.
