Kaikoura
Goose Bay evacuation
Residents of Goose Bay just south of Kaikoura might not be allowed back in their homes for 10 days after they were ordered to evacuate this afternoon. Ian Telfer joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Huge pod of dolphins spotted off coast of Kaikoura
A Kaikoura tourism operator discovered a pod of more than 300 dolphins today, during their first trip out since the earthquake. Video, Audio
Post-quake recovery taking its toll on Kaikoura
Work continues to open the Inland Route to Kaikoura to all vehicles, as residents struggle with fuel and shower rations, while some people just want to leave. Audio
Scargill resident describes dramatic aftershock
Scargill resident Bryn Davies says a 5.7 magnitude aftershock which knocked him to the ground was "like being hit by a train." Video, Audio
Goose Bay resident says evacuation is an 'over-reaction'
Paul Keung has been told to evacuate Goose Bay. Civil Defence says a dam caused by the earthquake threatens all 35 homes in the area, but Mr Keung says that's an "over-reaction". Video, Audio
NIWA staff worries over building
The staff of NIWA in Wellington not happy it was a manager not an engineer who gave their building the OK after the Kaikoura quake. Audio
Kaikoura quake - SH1 out for six months
Kaikoura's mayor Winston Gray talks about the possibility of no road access for the next six months. Audio
Pāua rescuers say govt has told them to stop
A group of volunteers say they are saving earthquake-displaced pāua, but the government says they are doing more harm than good. Video
Extraordinary footage shows Papatea Fault
GNS has released extraordinary footage today showing the extent the Kaikoura coastline has changed since last week's 7.8 earthquake. GNS scientist Kelvin Berryman explains what happened. Video, Audio
Govt told priority for Kaikoura is to help reopen harbour
The economic development minister Steven Joyce visited Kaikoura today and extended an eight-week government business support package to the town's largest employers. Audio
First baby born in Kaikoura following 7.8 quake
Kaikoura has welcomed its first baby since the earthquake. The baby was born at Kaikoura hospital last night and delivered by the town's only midwife Bernie Thomas. Audio
Kaikōura's big businesses to now get quake help
Large businesses will now be included in Kaikōura's earthquake recovery package, Steven Joyce says.
Kaikoura mayor on why 650 cows need to get out of town
Mayor of Kaikoura Winston Gray says the town's priority is for roads to reopen, and to get 650 dairy cattle out. Audio
Sewage flows into Kaikoura residents' backyards
Kaikoura's badly damaged sewerage system has impacted on some Beach Road residents who have spent the past week dealing with effluent running through their backyards. Video, Audio
Govt extends Kaikoura support, backs dredging of South Bay
The Government has extended its business support package for quake-hit Kaikoura to the town's larger employers, and says it backs the dredging of South Bay - and may even pay for it. Audio
Kaikōura sewage spill: 'It was like a river'
Sewage ran through a Kaikōura resident's property for six days after last week's quake, before it was fixed. Video
Kaikōura businesses robbed of their golden summer
Restaurateurs and hoteliers in Kaikoura are trying to stay positive but say the quakes have robbed them of a long-awaited golden summer. Audio
Tourists stuck in Kaikōura as road restrictions drag on
Tourists with campervans or vehicles in Kaikōura are settling for the long haul, with inland access to the town blocked off and no indication of when it will reopen. Video
Tough end-of-term for Kaikōura High School
As you pull into Kaikōura High School, it's hard not to notice the line of portaloos and red tape, reports Sally Murphy. Video
Council unaware of residents in damaged Wgtn high-rise
A family who was unknowingly living illegally in a high-rise building now set for demolition says they have had no help from the property managers. Video
