New ZealandBig wet a brief relief from humid start to summerRain around the country will ease by the end of the day.19 Dec 05:48 PM
New ZealandHealing the scars: Kaikoura one year onImages reveal how quake town's road and rail links have been restored from ruination.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe next big one? Quake risks revealedThree slow slips were triggered following the Kaikoura earthquake last November.19 Dec 02:07 AM
New ZealandSH1 at Kaikoura finally reopensThe state highway north of Kaikoura reopens for the first time since last year's quake.15 Dec 01:07 AM
New ZealandNo more disaster fund cash after Christchurch, Kaikoura claimsBriefings: EQC accepts mistakes made after Canterbury quakes07 Dec 12:07 AM
BDBDBusinessNZ Govt operating deficit widens as SH1 costs growDeficit of $308m in four months, compared to a forecast shortfall of $217m.04 Dec 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Stuck' fault zone could unleash big quakeA large locked-up North Island fault zone could unleash bottled-up energy in a big quake.04 Dec 01:40 AM
BusinessWorking on the railroad no easy taskIt took a close brotherhood to cope with 11 months of gruelling work away from home.01 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandKaikoura quake 'not the big one'Scientists say a quake on the Hikurangi subduction zone could prove even more devastating.26 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence tests $18m alarm systemOnly a third of New Zealand's phone would have received the emergency alert test.25 Nov 08:04 PM
New ZealandDaylight hours only when Kaikoura SH1 reopensSH1 north of Kaikoura will only operate during daylight hours when it reopens, says NZTA.20 Nov 02:34 AM
New ZealandKaikoura get back on its feetKaikoura pauses to remember the giant quake that changed its town and seashore14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFaces of a new Kaikoura, the hardy and the hired helpSusan Strongman visits the quake-stricken town a year on and finds plenty of resilience.14 Nov 07:22 AM
New ZealandKaikoura quake: Paramedics jolted into actionAdrenalin was pumping for first responder who remembered the aftermath of Christchurch.14 Nov 02:39 AM
New ZealandOne year on: Mother farewells daughter killed in Kaikoura quakeOne year after the Kaikoura quake, a mother finally says goodbye to her daughter.14 Nov 12:13 AM
New ZealandHow now brown cow? Cattle that captivated worldHow are the three cows that became the 'faces' of the Kaikoura earthquake?14 Nov 12:11 AM
New ZealandMuseum captures new normal for KaikouraQuake photos and artefacts to go on show at museum.13 Nov 11:18 PM
New ZealandKaikoura one year on: Remembering the quakeTristram Clayton reports live from the dawn ceremony in Kaikoura.13 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPM Ardern marks quake milestone from ManilaThe Prime Minister praises a devastated community showing huge strength in dire times.13 Nov 04:26 PM
New ZealandKaikoura remembers: 'It's been a tough old year'There are mixed emotions in Kaikoura ahead of tomorrow's anniversary of the massive quake.13 Nov 03:54 AM
New ZealandAfter the quake: Picking up the piecesKurt Bayer returns to Kaikoura a year after an earthquake wreaked havoc on lives.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandQuake generation seals thriving one year onThe fur seal pups were born in the aftermath of the Kaikoura quake.08 Nov 05:27 AM
CrimeKaikoura road rebuild worker 'run over'Charges laid after quake rebuild site incident07 Nov 08:55 PM
New ZealandWhat makes quakes more shaky?Why are quakes more shaky in some spots than others? The answer lies just under our feet.04 Nov 11:56 PM
New ZealandTruck hits man working on Kaikoura highwayThe road worker was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.04 Nov 10:16 PM
New ZealandQuake a factor in fatal crash - truckiesTraffic pressure on the Lewis Pass since the Kaikoura quake may have led to a fatal crash.04 Nov 02:12 AM
Small BusinessThe Kaikoura app company digitalising schoolsA Kaikoura-based Mum has designed an app to streamline school and parent communication.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It was a bit scary': 5.4 quake rocks KaikouraThe quake struck 13km deep and was felt as far away as Rotorua.22 Oct 04:14 AM
New ZealandTwo South Island Highways closedParts of State Highway 87 and State Highway 82 are closed for most of Labour Weekend.20 Oct 05:51 PM
New ZealandSix tourists survive 8-metre plunge into riverbedVan full of tourists escape 8-metre plunge into a riverbed on the Inland Kaikoura Rd.29 Sep 03:17 AM
New ZealandPast could be key to forecasting future quakesWhen it comes to forecasting major quakes, the answers might lie hidden in our past.25 Sep 01:51 AM
New ZealandLabour candidate gatecrashes English's campaignBill English made a swift exit when approached by Janette Walker a Blenheim cafe.18 Sep 11:23 PM