Earthquakes
Wellington City Mayor Justin Lester
Wellington's mayor Justin Lester is in the city's emergency management office. He says some buildings will remain evacuated until engineers can assess the damage done to the structures. Audio
RNZ Christchurch Reporter Belinda McCammon
The quake stricken city has come through the latest round of earthquakes relatively unscathed. However there is disappointment that some homes were burgled after residents evacuated. The police say… Audio
Geonet Duty Seismologist, Caroline Little
The latest on what scientists know about the earthquakes. They have been meeting to try and assess where there might be further disruption. One of the faults surveyed from the air appears to have… Audio
Kiwirail Group Manager of Networks Todd Moyle
KiwiRail operations have been impacted by the damaged caused by the earthquake. Rail services have been cancelled and ferry crossings on hold while terminals are checked and repaired. Todd Moyle… Audio
Stuart Smith, MP for Kaikoura
Stuart Smith has been travelling around the area surveying the damage done. He says that the roads have suffered extreme damage and bridges have been structurally compromised. Audio
Tim Grafton CEO of the Insurance Council
Tim Grafton has advice to home owners about what they should do if they have damage to their properties. If it's not safe he's advising people to leave. Audio
Civil Defence minister, Gerry Brownlee
The minister in charge of Civil Defence has the latest on the situation. The communication with some of the hardest hit areas has been intermittent and difficult. Audio
Seddon residents, Len and Betty Gibson
Seddon again has been hard hit by the latest earthquakes.Locals Len and Betty explain what happened during the latest quakes. Audio
RNZ Education correspondent, John Gerritsen
Talks about the impact on schools today. Some NCEA and scholarship exams were scheduled to take place. Each school decides for itself whether it should be open based on their buildings and potential… Audio
Principal GNS scientist Kelvin Berryman
Head of GNS science explains what is understood about the origins of the earthquake so far. Audio
Mark Owen NTZA Wellington Manager
The latest on the damage to roads and state highway closures. Major bridges are closed because of suspected structural damage. Checks are being carried out today. Audio
Ward Resident, Farmer Paul Hickman
Resident Paul Hickman has says the damage in his small Marlborough town is extensive. Audio
Marlborough Civil Defence Controller, Richard McNamara
CD controller in Marlborough gives an update on the evacuation and advice to residents in their region. Audio
Magnitude 5.0 quake hits central Italy
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has struck central Italy in the same region hit by recent strong quakes.
Italian seismologists warn quakes could go on for weeks
Thousands of people are spending the night in cars, tents and temporary accommodation following yesterday's 6.6 magnitude earthquake along Italy's central Apennine fault system. Audio
Aftershocks rattle Italy two months after killer quake
Two powerful aftershocks have rocked the area of central Italy in which 300 people were killed by an earthquake two months ago. Video, Audio
Mayor backs down on refusal to enter office
Horowhenua's new mayor has agreed to work in the council's office building, after previously refusing to enter it due to concerns about its structural integrity.
Earthquake risk close Dunedin churches
Churches in Dunedin including the Maori Hill church are closing because of earquake risk. Audio
New Horowhenua mayor refuses to enter own building
The mayor-elect of Horowhenua will not be sworn in at the Horowhenua District Council building - because he refuses to enter it.
Severe quake off East Cape part of aftershock sequence
This morning's big earthquake off the East Cape coast is an aftershock of the 7.1 quake that hit a month ago, a GNS seismologist says.
