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New funding from Countdown helps charity rebuild
The supermarket chain allocated $100,000 to food rescue charities as well as giving one organisation a one off $25,000 donation.

Kaikoura quake record: 21 ruptured faults
Scientists describe November jolt as an "incredibly complex earthquake" in which some land was offset by as much as 12 metres.

Quake has far-reaching underground impact
The impact quakes can have on city structures has been made frighteningly clear over recent years.

PM adopts more cautious tone on tax cuts
After talking up the likelihood of tax relief this morning, Prime Minister Bill English has adopted a more cautious tone on tax cuts.

Massive clean up continues after Kaikoura quake
Four months on from the magnitude-7.8 earthquake, the road - the lifeline of the South Island - is a hive of activity.

Groceries carried in wheelbarrows after earthquake
Stranded residents of a small village north of Kaikoura have finally got road access.

Kaikoura guest nights down 80 per cent
The damage to Kaikoura's tourism industry from the November earthquake has been revealed in new stats released today.

Footage from inside deadly quake home
Partner of November earthquake victim releases video of log cabin damage.

Life after Kaikoura earthquake
A new book explores the drama, the scientific puzzle and the human spirit of the people who live there.

Quake shakes and breaks Soviet liner
The giant November 2016 earthquake has snapped the top decks from a sunken Soviet cruise liner in the Marlborough Sounds.

Risk of seals dying during SH1 roadworks
Breeding colony of 2000 seals north of Kaikoura at risk as part of SH1 rebuild.

Editorial: Disasters need national response
It may be wondered whether a country of NZ's size and population is well served by such a fragmented civil defence organisation.

Opinion: Kaitaia could be our safest place
COMMENT: The November 14 Kaikoura earthquake and its widespread damage is a reminder that nature imposes a running cost on all our infrastructure.

Quake shows need for businesses to go digital
The Kaikoura Earthquake has highlighted just how important it is for businesses to build robust digital presences. First Retail Group

5.2 aftershock not linked to strandings
Scientists have ruled out any suggestion this morning's 5.2 quake was linked to the mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit.

SH1 slip clearing north of Kaikoura begins
Excavators are set to start clearing large slips on earthquake-damaged SH1 north of Kaikoura - almost three months after November's 7.8 magnitude quake.

Coping with the quake, 3 months on
Thousands of workers have been displaced, building assessment deadlines are not being met and earthquake damage is still only just coming to light in Wellington.

Scholarship results released today
Anxious wait over for 7500 top students who will get their scholarship results today.

Quake kids lining up for support
The young son of murder victim Alexsis Tovizi is among scores of traumatised children in desperate need of counselling after last November's earthquake.

5.1 jolt a 'classic' aftershock - scientist
There was nothing unusual about the late-night 5.1 quake that shook Marlborough and the lower North Island on Wednesday, says a scientist.

The Abyss: underwater wonders need protection
The dramatic, kilometres-deep canyons that lie hidden beneath our waves need protection from human pollution and damage, scientists say.

Nerves on edge as strong jolt strikes
Beds and houses shook uncontrollably in the late-night quake, scaring thousands of people.

5.1 magnitude quake near Kaikoura
A 5.1 magnitude quake has struck north-east of Kaikoura late tonight.

Quake business claims top $900m
Kaikoura quake damage to businesses has topped $900 million, according to insurance figures.

Tourists spent $26 billion last year
Tourism continues to boom in New Zealand with spending by domestic and international visitors approaching $26b for the past year.

Gardens artwork plundered
Thieves damage artwork set up as tribute to quake-hit Kaikoura.

Jack Tame: Surf's up after the quake
COMMENT: It appears Kaikoura's surfing community might actually end up benefiting from the region's post-earthquake coastline.

Slips, trees close South Island roads
NZTA is prioritising clearing Lewis Pass, the main transport link between Picton and Christchurch since November's big earthquake.

20,000 quake emergency grades
More than 20,000 students asked for an emergency derived grade following the Kaikoura earthquake.