Delay in tsunami sirens confuses many

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury residents were left confused after the earthquake after the news media reported they needed to evacuate but tsunami sirens were silent.

Midday News for 17 November 2016

Audio, Radio New Zealand

More evacuations as dams caused by the earthquake threaten to breach in Marlborough and Kaikoura evacuees are given temporary accommodation in Christchurch.

RNZ Christchurch Reporter Belinda McCammon

Audio, Radio New Zealand

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 they will investigate.

The plight of Kaikoura's bees

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake jolted North Canterbury on Monday, the HMNZS Canterbury has evacuated about 640 people, 9.3 tonnes of baggage, a cat, 17 dogs. And, about 30,000 bees. But South Island beekeepers will face ongoing challenges. John Hartnell, is a Canterbury-based board member of Apiculture New Zealand.