Marlborough
Farmers having to fly supplies to remote properties themselves
A farming group is using planes and helicopters to drop supplies to remote farms cut off by road by last week's earthquake, saying authorities have been frustratingly slow.
Founders of Chch's post-quake market take it to Kaikoura
The founders of a post-quake farmers market in Christchurch have taken the idea to Kaikoura, and has set up shop in the earthquake hit town. Video, Audio
What will earthquake impact be on Kaikoura wildlife
It's now nine days since a devastating earthquake hit Kaikoura, and the full impact on local wildlife is starting to become clear. Audio
Goose Bay evacuation
Residents of Goose Bay just south of Kaikoura might not be allowed back in their homes for 10 days after they were ordered to evacuate this afternoon. Ian Telfer joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Huge pod of dolphins spotted off coast of Kaikoura
A Kaikoura tourism operator discovered a pod of more than 300 dolphins today, during their first trip out since the earthquake. Video, Audio
Ocean bubbles seen in Kaikoura
There's something bubbling in the water in Kaikoura. Kaikoura Kayaks owner Matt Foy says he discovered bubbles on the surface of the water - something he's never seen before. Video, Audio
Post-quake recovery taking its toll on Kaikoura
Work continues to open the Inland Route to Kaikoura to all vehicles, as residents struggle with fuel and shower rations, while some people just want to leave. Audio
Scargill resident describes dramatic aftershock
Scargill resident Bryn Davies says a 5.7 magnitude aftershock which knocked him to the ground was "like being hit by a train." Video, Audio
Civil Defence evacuates 35 homes in Goose Bay
Murray Sinclair is the Civil Defence Controller in Kaikoura. He spoke to Checkpoint about the evacuation underway in Goose Bay, and the dam that threatens the area. Video, Audio
Goose Bay resident says evacuation is an 'over-reaction'
Paul Keung has been told to evacuate Goose Bay. Civil Defence says a dam caused by the earthquake threatens all 35 homes in the area, but Mr Keung says that's an "over-reaction". Video, Audio
Quake highlights communication issues on the farm
Keeping communication channels open has been a real problem for rural areas hit by last week's quake, says Federated Farmers.
Quake aftermath: 11 buildings red-stickered in Marlborough
Eleven buildings in Marlborough - 10 homes and one commercial property - have been red-stickered since last Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Audio
Kaikōura's big businesses to now get quake help
Large businesses will now be included in Kaikōura's earthquake recovery package, Steven Joyce says.
Kaikōura sewage spill: 'It was like a river'
Sewage ran through a Kaikōura resident's property for six days after last week's quake, before it was fixed. Video
Mayor says Marlborough open for business.
Marlborough welcomes its first cruise ship of the season, keen to remind people the region's very much open for business, despite last week's quake. Audio
Crayfish and pāua fisheries shut down on quake-hit coast
Crayfish and pāua fisheries have been closed around Kaikōura until more is known about the impact of the earthquakes on stocks. Audio
Thousands of tourists arrive in Picton
More than 4000 passengers and crew were onboard the Emerald as it sailed into Shakespeare Bay this morning. Marlborough Mayor John Leggatt joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
First cruise ships since quakes berth in Wellington & Picton
The first cruise ships since last week's major earthquakes have birthed in Wellington and Picton today, with passengers unfazed and unaware of the impact the shakes have had. Audio
Kaikoura: Don't let darkness creep in
First Person - Max Towle was in Christchurch when the 2011 quake hit. He knows first-hand that Kiwis are a resilient lot, but they still need help.
Shaken into action
When disaster strikes, the demand for news is immediate and intense - but the chaos makes it much harder for the media to get what people want. Mediawatch looks at how reporters and editors responded… Audio
