Marlborough
$5 million support package for quake-hit farmers
The government has announced a $5 million post-quake support package for the primary sector in the Hurunui, Kaikoura and Marlborough districts.
Kaikoura fears becoming a ghost town if State Highway 1 'lifeline' stays closed
Kaikoura business owners say the town could die once the relief runs out, and only reopening SH1 will save it. Video
Kaikoura man uses bricks from shattered house for outdoor cook-up
His house is smashed, there is no electricity and his dog has run away - but Kaikoura man Gary Melville would not be anywhere else. Video
Young farmers to the rescue in quake-hit communities
A group of young farmers are out in force to help rural communities cut-off by Monday's massive earthquake.
Quake dams Marlborough river, homes evacuated
About 20 people have been evacuated from southern Marlborough because of fears that several slip dams created by Monday's massive earthquake will breach.
Quake-hit Kaikoura farmers forced to dump milk
Dairy farmers in the Kaikoura district are faced with having to dump milk until road access is reopened. Video
Quake sparked more movements in Marlborough faults than first thought
There could have been minor movements in many more faults during Monday's quake than first thought, new data suggests.
Pork chops and tea as Ward rode out quake night
There were pork chops and tea at 2am as the only motel in the Marlborough settlement of Ward became a makeshift relief camp following Monday morning's earthquake.
HMNZS leaves Kaikoura with 160 people onboard
The naval ship the HMNZS Canterbury is leaving Kaikoura with 160 people, and two dogs on board. Video, Audio
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
Rural community hit hard by quake
Monday's quake has hit the rural community hard, leaving farmers without power and affecting vineyards in the busy bottling period.
Quake-struck communities still cut off
Some quake-stricken settlements along the closed section of State Highway 1 are still without water, power or a route out as they try to support their terrified children.
Rain brings commuter chaos to capital highways
Extensive flooding and slips have caused chaos around wider Wellington, although conditions and traffic restrictions are now easing. Video, Audio
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
Quake aftermath: What you need to know today
Kaikoura remains shut off, parts of central Wellington are still behind cordons and more wild weather is expected after yesterday's devastating quake. Here's what you need to know.
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
Huge relief in Kaikoura as helicopters evacuate tourists
Our reporter in Kaikoura, Phil Pennington says there's huge relief this morning as evacutations start with private helicopters taking tourists to Christchurch. He says defence force choppers will also… Audio
