New ZealandWeather packs up as residents flee damThe weather is closing in on a small Kaikoura township that sits under a new dam that may soon burst.23 Nov 07:20 PM
New ZealandInland Rd open to Mt Lyford residentsMt Lyford residents have limited use of Kaikoura's Inland Rd.23 Nov 05:59 PM
New ZealandTamaki rant draws complaintsThe Human Rights Commission has received 16 complaints about Brian Tamaki's rant blaming gay people for earthquakes.23 Nov 08:43 AM
New ZealandWestport's dredge offered to KaikouraThe repair of Kaikoura's harbour may provide an opportunity for Westport's dredge, says Buller Mayor Garry Howard.23 Nov 08:41 AM
New ZealandExplained: The science of ... aftershocksBy noon today, scientists had recorded nearly 5000 aftershocks from last Monday's big shake. But what are aftershocks and what can they tell us? Jamie Morton explains.23 Nov 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Please evacuate immediately'Residents south of Kaikoura in Goose Bay have been told to be prepared to be gone for at least 10 days while Civil Defence monitors a quake landslide upstream.23 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Magic' bubbles in sea post-quakeA stream of bubbles is rising out of the sea around the Kaikoura peninsula as newly formed cracks in the seabed release gases into the water.23 Nov 02:13 AM
New ZealandCalls to helplines jump after Kaikoura quakeCalls to mental health helplines have spiked since the Kaikoura Earthquake.23 Nov 01:55 AM
New ZealandRoute to Kaikoura tests NZ Army driversDefence Force truck drivers brave waist-deep water crossings, damaged bridges and overhanging rocks to get supplies to Kaikoura.23 Nov 12:15 AM
New ZealandEmergency route reopens after strong quakeThe only road into Kaikoura has been reopened to military vehicles after last night's strong aftershock.22 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandNew dates for history, chemistry examsDates have been set for NCEA scholarship history and chemistry exams, which were cancelled following last week's earthquake.22 Nov 10:41 PM
New ZealandMan offers Papamoa home to Kaikoura quake victimsPapamoa father Justin Cheyne has offered his 4-bedroom home to a South Island quake family to use free during the Christmas New Year 22 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Seabed raised following quakeA scientist has shared an up-close look at how last week's 7.8 quake hoisted up Kaikoura's coastline.22 Nov 08:38 PM
BusinessQuake damage due to lack of seismic restraintsA significant cause of damage to commercial property buildings in the Kaikoura earthquake is a failure to comply with non-structural, seismic restraint guidelines.22 Nov 08:37 PM
New ZealandDaughter flies in to help elderly parentsAs people flee earthquake-hit Kaikoura, an Australian woman has flown in to care for her elderly parents.22 Nov 08:18 PM
New ZealandAftershock forces people out of homesA strong aftershock sends fearful people out of their homes for the night.22 Nov 05:41 PM
New Zealand5.7 quake: Chimneys down, key road shutThe key remaining route to Kaikoura is closed and some residents are being forced to sleep outside after a strong 5.7 aftershock on Tuesday evening.22 Nov 09:06 AM
New ZealandFuneral for earthquake victimHundreds of people turned out to farewell Jo-Anne Mackinnon, who died in last week's 7.8-magnitude earthquake. Mackinnon's funeral 22 Nov 08:01 AM
New ZealandEmotional cracks start to showTears trickle down the faces of Kaikoura quake victims as they realise how long the road to recovery stretches before them.22 Nov 05:37 AM
New ZealandKaikoura welcomes quake babyThe first baby has been born in Kaikoura since it was rattled by a devastating 7.8 earthquake.22 Nov 04:57 AM
New ZealandRoute out of action six months at leastThe earthquake-shattered main road linking Picton and Christchurch will "definitely" be closed for at least the next six months, the Transport Minister says.22 Nov 04:02 AM
New ZealandRestoring access Kaikoura's biggest issueOpening access to SH1 on the south side of Kaikoura will happen "quite a way before we open up to the north", Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has told Kaikoura.22 Nov 03:07 AM
New ZealandJapan, Kaikoura quake: 'No connection'Victoria University earthquake scientist Dr John Townend says Kiwis shouldn't draw any connections between the Japan quake and last Monday's 7.8 Kaikoura quake.21 Nov 10:21 PM
New ZealandQueensgate mall remains partially closedFootpath outside mall closed for building strengthening work.21 Nov 10:14 PM
BusinessKaikoura business gets advice and supportRestaurant owners affected by the 2011 earthquake travelled to Kaikoura yesterday to share their experiences and offer advice.21 Nov 08:40 PM
OpinionAlan DuffDuff: Tamaki's views last thing Kaikoura needsCOMMENT: Blaming quakes on sexual behaviour is a disgraceful insult as our hearts go out to shaken communities.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey's smooth ride after a shaky startClaire Trevett plots the topsy-turvy week of Prime Minister John Key - in which a quake sets the scene.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree public transport comes to KaikouraA free public transport service will roll out tomorrow in Kaikoura to help rural residents get to town.21 Nov 08:41 AM
New ZealandSupplies land in tiny cut-off communityEmergency supplies have finally landed in a cut-off community just 22km north of Kaikoura.21 Nov 08:09 AM
New ZealandCordon frustrates North Canterbury locals"It's really frustrating. We've been up and down the road since the quake happened, we know the risk. We don't need this cordon and convoy."21 Nov 06:37 AM
New ZealandGenerous pilot swoops on quake victimsThe latest local doing his bit to help has spent hundreds delivering food to cut-off families in a remote part of Kaikoura.21 Nov 05:26 AM
New ZealandBrownlee accused of 'vilifying' scientistActing Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has been accused of vilifying a Geonet scientist who spoke out about the need for a better tsunami warning system in New Zealand.21 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandKaikoura Quake: How has wildlife fared?How has Kaikoura's world-famous wildlife responded to the 7.8 earthquake? Science reporter Jamie Morton looked at what we know so far.21 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandSolitary student sits afternoon examJust one determined student turned up for the afternoon exams at Kaikoura High School today.21 Nov 03:29 AM
