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Watch: Whale visit lifts Kaikoura's spirits

A visit by one of Kaikoura's world-famous whales has lifted the spirits of the town's quake-struck residents today.

Gastro risk under control

The Ministry of Health says the risk of a gastro bug outbreak in Kaikoura is under control for the time being.

Naval ships invade Wellington

Wellington Harbour has been invaded by five vessels from the US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand navies.

Dry, windy day for much of the country

New Zealand is in for a relatively dry day today with areas of morning cloud and isolated showers in the north, clearing around midday and becoming mostly sunny.

Can Kaikoura come back from quake?

Few places in the world can boast the natural wonders of Kaikoura. That all changed in one shaking, shocking minute last Monday morning.

Last communal meal at Takahanga Marae

Some of the earthquake relief efforts are wrapping up in Kaikoura.

Quake: We've been forgotten - residents

Rural residents are frustrated at being forgotten almost a week after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake shattered Kaikoura.

British Kaikoura's message for Kaikoura

British woman Kaikoura Stuart has a message for the people of the town she was named after.

Overwhelmed by kindness after quake

He lost his partner, his home and is sore all over after the weekend's devastating earthquake in the northeastern South Island.

Dont expect a windfall says Bill English

It is too soon to say how the earthquake recovery costs will impact on any tax-cut plans by National, says the Finance Minister.

Volunteers relocate paua by the tonne

They're relocating paua by the tonne. About 40 tonnes were expected to have been cut free from the rocks along the Kaikoura coastline by this afternoon.

Massive slip: 'She's pretty full-on'

A huge landslide has filled a valley in the ranges of quake-stricken Kaikoura.

Fast food by the bucket-load flown into Kaikoura

Nelson plasterer's bright idea sees plane land in quake-torn area laden with KFC, McDonald's burgers and pizza.

Tsunami highlights importance of evacuations

Water flooded 140m inland south of Kaikoura, damaging one home at Little Pigeon Bay.

Army attempting to reach cut-off Kaikoura

The Army aid convoy foiled in its attempt to reach cut-off Kaikoura by the Inland Road yesterday is making another go today.

'Emotional cracks starting to show'

Red Cross member Kath Cosgrove said Kaikpura locals are starting to break under the stress following Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

Will business return to Kaikoura post quake?

Cafe owners are calling for "business anew" as they hope numbers will soon return to normal in quake-stricken Kaikoura.

Quake victim family says thanks

Quake victim's family express 'sincere gratitude' for community support.