The Prime Minister praises a devastated community showing huge strength in dire times.

There are mixed emotions in Kaikoura ahead of tomorrow's anniversary of the massive quake.

Kurt Bayer returns to Kaikoura a year after an earthquake wreaked havoc on lives.

The fur seal pups were born in the aftermath of the Kaikoura quake.

Charges laid after quake rebuild site incident

Why are quakes more shaky in some spots than others? The answer lies just under our feet.

The road worker was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

Traffic pressure on the Lewis Pass since the Kaikoura quake may have led to a fatal crash.

A Kaikoura-based Mum has designed an app to streamline school and parent communication.

Van full of tourists escape 8-metre plunge into a riverbed on the Inland Kaikoura Rd.

When it comes to forecasting major quakes, the answers might lie hidden in our past.

Bill English made a swift exit when approached by Janette Walker a Blenheim cafe.

Scientists reveal promising signs of life deep in the quake-hit Kaikoura Canyon.

Rail driver Wayne Sullivan had just taken control of a train at Kaikoura when quake struck

Train driver trapped in the Kaikoura quake drives first train into Christchurch today.

Scientists explain the curious "silent quakes" set off by November's Kaikoura earthquake.

Boys were at risk of drowning in wrecked car or being swept away by swift river.

Quake-hit rail line between Picton and Christchurch set to reopen.

Marlborough Lines is being blamed for a fire caused when a felled tree hit powerlines.

Workers have linked up the Kaikoura railway line, nine months after the quake.

Helicopters are being used to muster Kaikoura seals away from quake-repair zones.

British Foreign Secretary jokes greeting might be 'misinterpreted in Glasgow pub'

People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.

Eight months after the quake less than 30 per cent of insurance claims have been paid.

The shocking damage to the Kaikoura coastline may never recover.

Interactive documentary shows scale of Kaikoura rebuild

Showers will keep most of the country wet today, with snow expected in Canterbury.

A life-and-death battle between fur seal and octopus caught by Kaikoura kayaking guide.

The Kaikoura earthquake resulted in $1.84 billion worth of insurance claims

Demolition of Defence House should start soon and be completed in early 2018.