Phil Pennington
Clarence River cookbook shares recipes for recovery
A Clarence River rafting guide has launched a cookbook sharing local stories from before and after last month's earthquake. Audio
Surfers worried quakes have killed Kaikoura breaks
Surfers in Kaikoura are worried the earthquake has ruined one of the best local breaks - but others think it might have improved surfing in the town. Video, Audio
Steel charges a 'wake up call' - Labour
The Labour Party says the criminal charges to be laid against a leading steel company are a wake-up call for the Government to take building controls seriously. Audio
Human Rights Commission does about face over inquiry
In an about face, the Human Rights Commission has now joined calls for an independent inquiry into the abuse of children in state care. Audio
Eleven quake landslides being closely watched
In a river bed, in the pouring rain... correspondent Phil Pennington reports on the dangers associated with quake-formed dams. Audio
Kaikoura quake is causing havoc for the town's real estate mark
The Kaikoura quake is causing havoc for people wanting to sell their homes - but people looking to purchase a house are finding some unexpected opportunities. Video, Audio
Kaikoura motelliers worried as holidaymakers cancel bookings
Kaikoura moteliers are worried about the summer ahead, because holidaymakers are cancelling their plans to stay in the quake-hit town. Video, Audio
Dunedin school investigated over use of seclusion room
A Dunedin special needs school that locked children in a seclusion room is being investigated amid claims teaching staff there physically abused children as young as five. RNZ's reporter Phil… Audio
Operation Achilles - new information on lack of sanctions
Newly released information shows just how lightly fish-dumping skippers were let off by the Ministry for Primary Industries. Audio
Uber driver claims company encourages insurance fraud
An Auckland Uber driver says the company is encouraging their drivers to commit insurance fraud, and tells them just to take out third party insurance. Audio
Did Corrections Dept lie in attempts to stop video footage
A Privacy Commission investigation suggests the Corrections Department lied in its attempts to stop video footage being given to a former inmate wanting to sue over a vicious assault. Audio
Stories from the quakes
Phil Pennington and Tim Graham share the stories and events from the first days of the 7.8 earthquake that ripped the land apart, caused massive slips, cut off Kaikoura and towns nearby and severely… Video, Audio, Gallery
RNZ reporter Phil Pennington reports from Kaikoura
Phil Pennington reports from Kaikoura about evacuation measures, including the arrival of the HMNZS Canterbury. Audio
Water supply is Kaikoura's biggest concern
RNZ reporter Phil Pennington is on the ground in Kaikoura. Audio
Quake ousts family of 16 from home
Mark Solomon and his son Eddie take Phil Pennington on a tour of their damaged Kaikoura home. Video, Audio
Phil Pennington with latest news from Kaikoura
RNZ reporter Phil Pennington is in Kaikoura. He joins us with the latest from the quake-hit town. Audio
Govt's response to quake criticised by tourist
Tourists, including children and a heavily pregnant woman, have been evacuated from Kaikoura. But one Belgium tourist says the government's response looks bad compared to the Chinese's. 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
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
Mass evacuations due to begin in Kaikoura
Hundreds of trapped tourists will be airlifted out of Kaikoura today. Our reporter Phil Pennington is outside the hospital and says many people are concerned about the water quality. Audio
