Kaikoura Earthquake
SH1 to be open by Xmas
It might be single lanes in places, but SH1 from Kaikōura to Christchurch will be open within weeks. Video
When the Kekerengu Fault ruptured
Geologists are combing the ground in the wake of the 7.8M Kaikōura earthquake looking for clues, to understand what happened when 9 faults rupture at the same time. Audio, Gallery
When the Kekerengu Fault ruptured
Geologists are combing the ground in the wake of the 7.8M Kaikōura earthquake looking for clues, to understand what happened when 9 faults rupture at the same time.
AudioWarnings sounded over NZ's Transport resilience
The New Zealand Shipping Federation says the government needs to take the resilience of ports seriously as the Kaikoura earthquake has shown the vulnerability of roading - and consider what their role… Audio
What happens to Kaikoura's red stickered buildings?
As Kaikoura looks to deal with its red stickered buildings, a community enterprise is pleading for the chance to deconstruct them, saying Kaikoura should learn from Christchurch's mistakes an not let… Audio
Kaikoura holding up 2 weeks after the 7.8 magnitude quake
It's been two weeks since the 7.8 magnitude quake struck near Kaikoura. In a show of solidarity the community gathered together in the sun yesterday for an event in the local domain. 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
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
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
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
Post-quake insurance woes for buyers and sellers
What are the possible fish hooks for home buyers looking for insurance in the aftermath of the big Kaikoura shake? Kathryn Ryan talks to Sam Mc Intyre from Tall Poppy real estate as well as Dean… Audio
This Way Up - full episode
Along a fractured highway, and using VR to teach the surgeons of the future. Audio
Was capital's CBD declared safe too quickly after 7.8?
The central city was reopened for business on Tuesday - just one day after what we now know was one of the three biggest earthquakes to hit New Zealand in over a century. The Civil Defence Minister… Audio
