Marlborough
Kaikoura whale watch businesses face months out of the water
It may be months before the Kaikoura harbour floor can be dredged, and whale watch boats can't operate until it is. Kauahi Ngapora, the CEO of Whale Watch Kaikoura, joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Tourists cancel Picton bookings over quake fears
International tourists mistakenly think Picton is affected by the earthquakes and are staying away, the town's moteliers say.
Picton moteliers tell tourists they're open for business
While accommodation providers in Kaikoura are feeling the brunt of the quakes, moteliers in Picton say they are facing cancellations too. 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
First convoy of civilian vehicles allowed back to Kaikoura
The first convoy of 50 private cars has made it to Kaikoura on the inland route - but bad weather meant the return trip back to Kaikoura had to be called off. Video, Audio
Council warns Ward still at risk from landslides
Four households south of the Marlborough town have been advised not to stay there at night.
Kaikōura locals urged to look out for thieves
Nearly two weeks on from the quake, Kaikōura police are urging locals to keep an eye out for thieves.
Quake-hit Kaikōura farmers rely on fire trucks for water
Kaikōura farmers whose land has widespread damage are having to rely on water delivery from local fire trucks.
Quake affected Kaikoura residents urged to seek emotional help
Kaikoura residents feeling overwhelmed after last week's quake are being urged to seek help if they're finding things tough - as the Recovery Assistance Centre is currently seeing more than a hundred… Audio
First Kaikoura drive-out planned this afternoon
RNZ Reporter Ian Telfer has the latest on plans to temporarily open the emergency inland route in and out of Kaikoura to motorists stranded in the quake stricken town. Audio
Businesses fear for livelihood
As Kaikoura enters what is meant to be peak season, businesses are worried for their livelihoods. Some of those businesses headed to the local pub to talk to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Travelling along the Inland Road to Kaikoura
A convoy of 31 Defence Force trucks set off from Culverden to reach Kaikoura on the Inland Road this morning. RNZ reporter Maja Burry went with them. Video, Audio
Where in Kaikōura is open for business?
Kaikoura businesses are hoping customers are able to come back to the town soon - but what is, and isn't, open? Sally Murphy finds out. Video, Audio
One to three weeks before Inland Rd opens
It could be another three weeks before the Inland Road to Kaikoura opens. RNZ reporter Maja Burry joined the Defence Force's largest convoy into Kaikoura today. Video, Audio
PM says fear setting in, in Kaikoura
The Prime Minister, John Key, says fear is starting to set in in Kaikoura, as it becomes apparent just how long the quake recovery could take. Audio
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
