KahuTumahai takes Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu reinsHokitika woman Lisa Tumahai yesterday stepped into the top role of the billion-dollar Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu.14 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandKaikoura struggling on quake anniversaryThe quake struck just after midnight on November 14, causing massive fault line ruptures and slips, damaging buildings and closing key roads.13 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandThe 10 biggest science stories of 2016As 2016 draws to a close, the NZ Science Media Centre picked some of the biggest national and international science stories that made headlines13 Dec 02:51 AM
New ZealandQuake road to reopen before ChristmasJust "three or four" slips remain across State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura at this stage and teams are working hard to clear them.12 Dec 06:17 PM
New ZealandString of earthquakes rattle the countryA string of light earthquakes have hit several parts of the country since Seddon was rattled by a 4.7 magnitude quake last night.12 Dec 05:28 PM
New ZealandIncreased risk of massive quakeGNS Science says the probability of a big quake has increased following the Kaikoura earthquake.12 Dec 03:42 AM
New ZealandAftershocks rattle New Zealand overnightMore than a dozen aftershocks have rattled the country since midnight last night.11 Dec 04:24 PM
TourismPlan to get tourists back to KaikouraThe Govtt will re-double its promotion of the "Alpine Pacific Triangle" to get tourists back to quake-hit Kaikoura, Hanmer and Christchurch.11 Dec 02:18 AM
New ZealandLotto donates $2.7m to KaikouraKaikoura has another $2.7 million to help it rebuild after being hit hard by the devastating earthquake last month.10 Dec 06:20 PM
New Zealand3D footage shows earthquake damageNew 3D fly-through footage of the Kaikoura coastline is being used to assess key areas of damage.09 Dec 05:25 AM
New ZealandExpedition probes post-quake tsunami riskA major expedition to the submarine Kaikoura Canyon is assessing whether the November 14 quake elevated tsunami risks to coastal settlements.09 Dec 02:28 AM
BusinessGreen Party wants to legalise cannabisThe Green Party has released its updated drug law reform policy, which would regulate access to cannabis and allow for medicinal cannabis.09 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandKaikoura quake: Most detailed imagesThe most detailed satellite imagery showing the impact of the 7.8 magnitude Kaikoura earthquake on November 14 has been released.09 Dec 01:29 AM
BusinessRelief for quake-hit businesses extendedThe subsidy will continue for another eight weeks and extends to businesses in Hanmer Springs and wider Hurunui District.08 Dec 10:51 PM
RetailVirtual shopping venture helping KaikouraA virtual shopping service to help Kaikoura's quake-hit retailers is flourishing.07 Dec 09:15 PM
New ZealandNCEA exam results release date revealedAfter an exam season marred by mistakes, the date NCEA students will be able to check their results online has been released.06 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandRoad to Kaikoura could reopen by XmasA badly quake-damaged stretch of State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura could be reopened by mid-December, says Simon Bridges.06 Dec 05:57 AM
New ZealandDrivers asked to be patient on alternate highwayCanterbury's Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive with caution while the Lewis Pass alternate highway (State Highway 7) 06 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandInteractive: How quake changed landscapeA new satellite-based tool published by Landcare Research has provided one of the clearest views yet of what changes last month's 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake wrought on the landscape.06 Dec 01:49 AM
New ZealandThree quake landslide dams at high riskNearly a dozen dams formed by landslides in the devastating Kaikoura quake are being closely monitored for fear of collapsing.05 Dec 07:51 PM
New ZealandPressure mounts on post-quake alternative routeMotorists travelling the alternative route between Christchurch and Picton have been caught up in heavy congestion today, as traffic pressure mounts on the post-quake thoroughfare.04 Dec 02:41 AM
New Zealand'Drag queen' Destiny protest a big hitThe "drag queen disco" protest outside Destiny Church today was a great success, says the organiser.03 Dec 09:17 PM
New ZealandTamaki warns of 'demonic' Harry PotterAccording to Tamaki, Harry Potter is a tool to recruit people toward evil.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNASA photos show new raised KaikouraAmazing NASA photos have revealed new land off the coast of Kaikoura, raised out of ocean the by last month's 7.8 magnitude earthquake 03 Dec 02:52 AM
AgribusinessMilk tankers to get access to KaikouraFrom Monday milk tankers and other essential freight will be given access in and out of Kaikoura.02 Dec 08:50 PM
Freight and logisticsTransport companies adding surcharge after quakeMore New Zealand transport companies have started billing a surcharge as a result of last month's earthquake.02 Dec 02:04 AM
New ZealandSeal pups return to waterfall playgroundKaikoura's fur seals famously splashed and frolicked in a pool at the foot of a waterfall. And then the earthquake came.01 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandGoose Bay residents cannot return homeIn a meeting with residents last night, Civil Defence staff confirmed two thirds of the village can't return to their homes just yet.01 Dec 10:53 AM
New ZealandBaby penguins safe after quakeA second baby blue penguin has been welcomed to Picton's EcoWorld.01 Dec 05:33 AM
New Zealand'Unusual' seismic activity prompts Govt reminderGovt says a public message about unusual seismic activity under the North Island was not a cause for alarm.01 Dec 04:24 AM
New ZealandCost of quake up to $3 billionTourism will weather last month's magnitude 7.8 quake, but Treasury is warning the total cost of the disaster could reach up to $3 billion.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo moderate quakes strike South IslandThe moderate quake, which was 24km deep, jolted Kaikoura just before 6.15pm.30 Nov 06:20 AM
New ZealandQuake topples surfer's property dreamA dream to run a surf school from a new seaside home is out of reach after the earthquake left a Kaikoura family out of pocket.30 Nov 04:31 AM
Freight and logisticsKaikoura Earthquake to cost Govt up to $3bThe Kaikoura Earthquake will cost the Government up to $3 billion, the Treasury estimates.30 Nov 02:34 AM
