The inland route between Christchurch and Picton a scary road to drive, say truckies.

The 7.8 quake moved parts of the South Island more than 5 metres closer to the North.

Fundraiser aims to enlist 'cool' former First Lady.

The supermarket chain allocated $100,000 to food rescue charities as well as giving one organisation a one off $25,000 donation.

Scientists describe November jolt as an "incredibly complex earthquake" in which some land was offset by as much as 12 metres.

The impact quakes can have on city structures has been made frighteningly clear over recent years.

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

Four months on from the magnitude-7.8 earthquake, the road - the lifeline of the South Island - is a hive of activity.

Stranded residents of a small village north of Kaikoura have finally got road access.

Thousands have reported feeling the two big quakes in Canterbury.

The last of the Reading Cinema car park building was brought down on Tuesday.

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

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

Breeding colony of 2000 seals north of Kaikoura at risk as part of SH1 rebuild.

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

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

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

Scientists have ruled out any suggestion this morning's 5.2 quake was linked to the mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit.

Pass rates for the controversial MCAT exam, which reduced some students to tears, are higher than previous years.

A second US ship is on its way to New Zealand waters, following last year's warship visit.

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

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

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

Beds and houses shook uncontrollably in the late-night quake, scaring thousands of people.

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

Kaikoura quake damage to businesses has topped $900 million, according to insurance figures.

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

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

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