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.

More than one in three drivers sitting restricted licence tests don't get the chance to complete them.

NZTA contractors have been working urgently throughout the day to assess the safety of key South Island state highway routes.

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.

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.

Some of the victims of the Croydon tram disaster were decapitated, say witnesses.

The Government says the speed limit may rise but only a few roads in the country would qualify.

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

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.

What makes a city tick? As debate continues about Auckland's future design, Kim Dovey and Elek Pafka look at some key qualities for a great city.

COMMENT: We have to free up our congested roads. My advice to Mr Goff would be to appoint himself to the board of Auckland Transport.

A_JS311016NADCHPR226.JPGA specialist cliff rescue team recovered the bodies of two men killed in a helicopter crash into dense bush

The Northland forest in which a helicopter crashed, killing two people, is so dense no wreckage was visible even from the air soon after the accident.