Latest from Kaikoura

Two South Island Highways closed

Parts of State Highway 87 and State Highway 82 are closed for most of Labour Weekend.

Six tourists survive 8-metre plunge into riverbed

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

Past could be key to forecasting future quakes

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

Labour candidate gatecrashes English's campaign

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

Kaikoura's seabed species bouncing back after quake

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

Train driver trapped in quake speaks out

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

Quake train driver tells story for first time

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

Explained: 'Silent' quakes since Kaikoura

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

Less than 30pc of Kaikoura claims paid

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

Kaikoura coastline may never recover

The shocking damage to the Kaikoura coastline may never recover.

Interactive documentary shows scale of Kaikoura rebuild

Interactive documentary shows scale of Kaikoura rebuild

NZ set for wet, cold Sunday

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

Stunning showdown between seal and octopus

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

Kaikoura quake's $1.8b insurance bill

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

Demolition plan for Defence House

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

300 dolphins without dorsal fins spotted

The pod of "spectacular" dolphins were spotted racing off the coast of Kaikoura.