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Ferry traffic pours through Murchison
An alternative inland route for ferry traffic has been established running from Picton to Christchurch, via Murchison and the Lewis Pass.
An alternative inland route for ferry traffic has been established running from Picton to Christchurch, via Murchison and the Lewis Pass.
Power, water and road access is slowly being restored to earthquake-hit areas of the South Island as crews work around the clock.
Why have there been so many landslides after this earthquake? Could we have known this would happen? Experts shed some light on Kaikoura's devastation.
The latest on road closures, public transport, weather, cordons and building damage.
Geotechnical engineers face an "unprecedented" challenge in tackling the many large landslides that have blocked quake-damaged Kaikoura's coastal State Highway 1.
The Wellington region could once again face slips, flooding, and further road closures as bad weather approaches.
Wellington and Kapiti drivers should expect delays due to ongoing repairs and clean-up from slips and flooding, the NZTA warns.
Civil Defence aims to rescue 600 stranded tourists from Kaikoura today.
Plans for a ferry between Whanganui and Port Motueka have been revisited. And pending a feasibility study by the council, could have the Mayor's support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Restoring highway access to Kaikoura will take months, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says.
Allegations of cheating pollution standards have reached US automakers as Chrysler was sued by consumers.
The HMNZS Canterbury is expected to arrive in Kaikoura tomorrow.
Evidence heard supports the contention that it was at worst an employment issue, says defence lawyer.
What you need to know about the earthquake and tsunami and what people in the above coastal areas should do.
CentrePort has suspended operations as it deals with damage to its buildings and liquefaction from last night's 7.5 magnitude earthquake.
The 7.5 magnitude earthquake last night has disrupted operations the port operations of four cities and limited freight and courier services.
Crash Management founder and managing director Karen Knight unpins her accident management business.
An investigation into a horrific accident in which a young fisherman was decapitated has found key safety rules weren't followed.
Authorites have let strip over the vandalism of a local landmark. Unimpressed local maritime staff say the dab hands who repainted
Survivors of the Croydon tram crash, in which at least seven passengers died, have spoken about the scenes of horror inside the blood-soaked carriages.
Police are investigating whether a tram driver fell asleep at the wheel after at least seven people were killed when his speeding vehicle derailed.
The body of a woman killed while crossing the road was left lying on the road for three hours after her death.
A former Ministry of Transport manager has pleaded guilty to defrauding the agency of $726,000.
Mainfreight posted a 27 per cent gain in profit as margins improved in New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Europe.
The future of the mothballed Gisborne-Napier line looks like being the main issue in next year's general election for East Coast candidates.
COMMENT: Shifting the car import trade from Auckland would be impractical, unworkable, and unacceptable to those using the transport system north of the Harbour Bridge.
The New Zealand Transport Agency has issued no-drive notices to Uber drivers operating with serious medical conditions.
As Labour holds its conference in Auckland, Winston Peters has pledged to give "equality with Auckland back to the provinces".
The wreckage of a helicopter in which two men died this week is removed from the Northland bush.