Quake lifts seabed 'by at least a metre'
Kaikoura's tourism industry fears for the future after this week's quake raised the seabed by at least a metre.
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Kaikoura running out of drinking water
Vital supplies are being flown in as Kaikoura has less than 24 hours of drinking water left.
Phone services in quake-affected areas fixed
Most phone services affected by yesterday's earthquake have now been fixed, Vodafone says.
Mercy mission sparks rural quake effort
A mercy mission into rural quake-hit Marlborough has led to donations for farming communities and offers of help.
What now for quake cows? Here's an idea
Two cattle and a calf which survived yesterday's earthquake should be allowed to retire and live out their days in a sanctuary, animal rights group Peta says.
Red Cross provides support for quake victims
Red Cross is providing psychological support to communities affected by this week's earthquake, as people prepare to spend another night in welfare centres.
Tourism swings into damage control
Tourism operators say there have been no reports of cancellations following the earthquakes but the industry is in damage control because of potential damage to NZ's image.
Jet boat on road: 'It had to be done'
WATCH: When Ben Todd saw water rising towards his family home he knew there was only one thing to do.
Sir Bob Parker's quake advice for Govt
Learn from Christchurch and subsidise businesses hit by the devastating Kaikoura earthquake, former mayor Sir Bob Parker has told the Government.
Schools close, exams disrupted due to flooding
A number of schools have been closed due to flooding, affecting some students due to sit exams after afternoon.
Months to repair Kaikoura highways - Bridges
Restoring highway access to Kaikoura will take months, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says.
Quake evacuees arrive in North Canterbury
Relieved tourists have been flown by helicopter from Kaikoura to a Red Cross Centre in North Canterbury this morning.
Evacuations, business support for Kaikoura
Steven Joyce has been charged with putting together a "business continuity package" for Kaikoura.
Military pitches in for quake victims
Defence Force sends hundreds of staff plus planes and ships to earthquake-affected south.
Earthquake angels: Volunteers pitch in at damaged homes
Three blokes in a 4WD have headed into big country searching out those needing help in the wake of the Kaikoura Earthquake.
The earthquake in pictures
Our photographers and reporters share some of the images captured after yesterday's quakes.
Farmers on standby to help
Mid Canterbury farmers are on standby to take dairy cows from quake-affected North Canterbury dairy farmers.
Foreign military to rescue in Kaikoura
Helicopters from US and Malaysia will help out in Kaikoura, says PM John Key.
Mail delayed following earthquake
New Zealand Post is warning that some mail will be delayed in areas hit by this week's earthquakes.
Elderly, sick woman struggled for safety
Several cars drove past an unwell and elderly quake victim, dressed in her pyjamas as she struggled to higher ground with her walking
Risk to tourism from the quakes
Tourism leaders fear the image of New Zealand as a destination will be harmed by the earthquakes.
What happened in our 7.5 earthquake??
Preliminary modelling suggests that the earthquake was caused by a rupture of a northeast-striking fault t, but this may be a more complex event.
Richie McCaw rescues stranded tourists
Richie McCaw, who has been airlifting stranded tourists out of Kaikoura, says the devastation from the air looks "pretty crazy".
Pilot: Slips just grew and grew
A helicopter pilot says he could smell the fresh earth uncovered by the Kaikoura earthquake hundreds of metres in the air as he flew above the scene.
Evac plan: Infirm go first
Tourists will be ranked according to need as the evacuation of Kaikoura begins.
'They are my heroes, all of them'
A Dutch tourist waiting to be evacuated from Kaikoura says the people of the earthquake-damaged-town are her heroes.
'Our room copped the brunt of it'
On an impulse, Jamie Brosnahan and Jonathon O'Neill spent Sunday night in Kaikoura. The Rotorua couple were heading for Hanmer Springs
'Tired, over it and keen to get out'
Tourists endure rough night in welfare centre and cars but rescue flights under way today.
'Take tsunami sirens seriously'
JS141116NADQUAKE115.JPG A planned surf lesson for a group of international students at Sandy Bay went ahead yesterday after instructors
British couple's anger over evacuation
An English couple was brought to tears describing their nightmare New Zealand holiday.
Airlifts begin for stricken Kaikoura
The HMNZS Canterbury is expected to arrive in Kaikoura tomorrow.
Mother tells of quake terror
'Long, scary night' for family as the earth continues to roll.
Kaikoura: Road access by week's end
Engineers hard at work to restore road access to seaside hamlet.