Earthquakes
Kaikoura businesses to get government assistance
Businesses in the areas hardest hit by the earthquakes will know within the next 48 hours what government assistance they will receive. Prime Minister John Key joins Checkpoint. 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
Kaikoura quake - Wellington building assessments
The chairman of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Chris Laidlaw talks about building assessment and what may change in safety requirements. Audio
Kaikoura quake - rethinking transport
The president of the Shipping Federation Steven Chapman talks about sea freight being a real alternative to rail. Audio
Kaikoura quake - the latest
Rick Kittelty of Kaikoura Shuttles and Taxis talks about the impact of the earthqaukes on business in the area.DoC ranger Mike Morrissey on the destruction to the seal colony breeding ground. Audio
To Rebuild or Demolish?
Engineers have been inspecting nearly 50 earthquake-damaged buildings in Wellington, with some likely to be closed for weeks. Audio
Hurunui Mayor visits quake ravaged community
Winton Dalley has been travelling around to help the worst effected areas. Today he is going to Mount Lyford. Audio
Waiau recovers
Hugh Wells is a sheep and beef farmer about 2 kilometres from the town of Waiau. Audio
RNZ reporter Phil Pennington reports from Kaikoura
Phil Pennington reports from Kaikoura about evacuation measures, including the arrival of the HMNZS Canterbury. Audio
Kaikoura seabed destroyed by quake
This week's quake has had a devastating effect on Kaikoura's sealife, and it could take years for the shellfish stocks to bounce back, says a commercial paua fisherman.
Beam in Molesworth Street building fractured 'like a bone' - Fire Service
Authorities have closed Wellington's Molesworth Street and evacuated several buildings because of the risk of a building collapse. Audio
Earthquake's billion-dollar bill won't compare with Chch
Analysis - The rebuild from Monday's quakes is expected to cost billions, but it won't come close to Christchurch's $45bn bill.
NZQA criticised over post-earthquake exams
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) should have postponed yesterday's NCEA exams, the secondary teachers union and some school principals say.
Tales of Rūrangi come to light in earthquake aftermath
A dramatic light show in Wellington's skies during yesterday's earthquake is being described as Rūrangi, or quake lightning, by an iwi leader.
Kaikoura will be cut off for some time
Dozens of helicopters, have been ferrying people and supplies in and out of Kaikoura today, which has been completely cut off by major landslides on both sides. Audio
Stranded tourists choppered out of Kaikoura
Military helicopter flights have left Kaikoura taking tourists out of the quake-hit town to Christchurch. Audio
Blenheim builders help in quake affected Marlborough hinterland
Kathryn Ryan talks to Blenheim builder Tyler Fifield. He is coordinating an effort to help farmers and rural residents do some initial repairs to quake affected buildings and homes. Audio
Evacuations begin in Kaikoura
Kathryn Ryan crosses to RNZ reporter Tim Graham in Kaikoura where evacuations by Air Force helicopter are underway. Audio
Tsunami sirens remained silent as evacuations urged
New Zealanders living on low ground were left confused after yesterday's earthquake, when the news media reported they needed to evacuate, but tsunami sirens remained silent.
Kaikoura will suffer economically after quake - PM
Prime Minster John Key says recovery efforts from yesterday's earthquake are well underway in Kaikoura, but the region will suffer economically for some time to come. Audio
