Kaikōura
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
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
Evacuations begin in Kaikoura
Kathryn Ryan crosses to RNZ reporter Tim Graham in Kaikoura where evacuations by Air Force helicopter are underway. Audio
Heightened tsunami risk in Kaikoura
Marine Geologist Dr Joshu Mountjoy on the ongoing possibility of tsunamis in Kaikoura. 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
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
Opening SH1 is a priority, Kaikoura MP says
The MP for the Kaikoura Electorate, Stuart Smith, says its crucial State Highway One is reopened as soon as possible. Audio
Phil Pennington joins Checkpoint from Kaikoura
Our reporter Phil Pennington has spent the day in Kaikoura and joins us now. Video, Audio
Kaikoura man desperate to return home
Kevin Keehan is trying to return home to Kaikoura to be reunited with his family. He talks to Phil Pennington. Audio
John Key witnesses destruction first-hand
John Key has seen the devastation in Kaikoura from the air. He tells Checkpoint the damage is likely to cost about $2 billion and a senior government official will probably have to be appointed to… Video, Audio
Phil Pennington joins Checkpoint from Kaikoura
Our reporter Phil Pennington has spent the day in Kaikoura and joins us now.. Video, Audio
Kaikoura MP can't get back to township
The key people who would usually assess damage in Kaikoura were at a meeting in Marlbourough, but have since returned, Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith says. Audio
