Earthquake
Wellington quake demo count could hit 20, council says
Up to 20 Wellington buildings could be demolished because of damage from the Kaikōura earthquake, the city council says. Audio
Potty About Crayfish
As a child, Dennis Burkhart pulled up crayfish pots by hand with his brother Trevor. In 1975, the pair bought a small processing factory and now their company is of NZ's leading exporters of live… Audio
Potty About Crayfish
As a child, Dennis Burkhart pulled up crayfish pots by hand with his brother Trevor. In 1975, the pair bought a small processing factory and now their company is of NZ's leading exporters of live…
AudioTruck firm forced to lower speed limit on post-quake route
A trucking boss says a near-miss for one of his drivers on the Picton-to-Christchurch highway route has forced him to take urgent safety measures as winter closes in.
Lawyer leapt to save books in quake
The tale of a hero who saved countless law books has emerged seven months after the Kaikōura earthquake.
Is the tide about to turn for New Brighton?
Can the planners realise their vision of turning Christchurch into a beach city, proudly facing east to herald a revived New Brighton? Video
NZ's most isolated farm completes first big Autumn muster since quake
New Zealand's most isolated mainland farm has just finished its annual calf-weaning muster despite the challenges thrown up by the Kaikoura earthquake. Video, Audio
Unions urge capital building owners to secure fittings
Unions are concerned that pipes and fittings in Wellington's high-rise office buildings remain unsecured, despite decades of regulations.
Newly identified quake hazard worries Wgtns office workers
Thousands of workers in Wellington shops and offices have a potential new worry over their safety in the form of poorly secured overhead pipes, ducts and other fittings. Audio
In Christchurch, what is an ‘as is where is’ property?
Christchurch Dilemmas investigates the market for severely damaged properties. Video
Go with the flow
Last November's 7.8-magnitude earthquake has altered the course and flow of the Clarence River in southern Marlborough, creating new challenges for farmers and new possibilities for a local rafting… Audio, Gallery
Go with the flow
Last November's 7.8-magnitude earthquake has altered the course and flow of the Clarence River in southern Marlborough, creating new challenges for farmers and new possibilities for a local rafting…
AudioBiology of disruption: Kaikōura's marine life adapts
What did the Kaikōura earthquake mean for local sea life? For some seaweeds, it's been a genetic bonus in the future we may see more biodiversity along the coast, according to a marine scientist. Audio, Gallery
Govt tops up funding for Kaikōura recovery
The government will provide an extra $700,000 for Kaikōura Harbour, and another $250,000 to extend the period of free GP visits in the region.
Cassels opposes 'sentimental' Town Hall strengthening
A Wellington property developer believes the city council's plan to spend $90 million strengthening the Town Hall is 'misguided'.
Staff to stay in quake-risk council building
Horowhenua's mayor is demanding to know why it has taken so long to determine if the district council's building is an earthquake risk.
Award recognises GPs' post-quake efforts
Two Kaikōura doctors have been honoured with a national award for their work during the immediate aftermath of November's earthquake.
Wellington's port could fail in quake
According to Wellington's leaders, the capital's lifeline, the port, would be unusable if a disastrous earthquake struck within the next three months, as Michael Cropp reports. Audio
Quake-hit farmers face winter in damaged homes
Farmers living in caravans and quake-damaged homes urgently need suitable accommodation before winter, a support group says. Video
Red-sticker checks took too long, Kaikōura building leader says
Civil Defence delays held up the red-stickering of damaged homes at the epicentre of last November's earthquake.
