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Cordon frustrates North Canterbury locals

"It's really frustrating. We've been up and down the road since the quake happened, we know the risk. We don't need this cordon and convoy."

Generous pilot swoops on quake victims

The latest local doing his bit to help has spent hundreds delivering food to cut-off families in a remote part of Kaikoura.

Brownlee accused of 'vilifying' scientist

Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has been accused of vilifying a Geonet scientist who spoke out about the need for a better tsunami warning system in New Zealand.

Kaikoura Quake: How has wildlife fared?

How has Kaikoura's world-famous wildlife responded to the 7.8 earthquake? Science reporter Jamie Morton looked at what we know so far.

Solitary student sits afternoon exam

Just one determined student turned up for the afternoon exams at Kaikoura High School today.

30,000 bees rescued from Kaikoura

Military personnel have completed their buzziest mission yet after last week's monster earthquake, rescuing 30,000 bees.

Tamaki just needs to keep quiet now

What about Brian Tamaki? Can you believe him? Honestly, who does this man think he is? How utterly arrogant of him. In case you

Watch: How quake sliced open the Earth

A new video of the Kekerengu Fault shows the shocking damage caused by last week's 7.8-magnitude earthquake on the landscape.

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.

Earthquake looters: 'They're lowlifes'

Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Gerry Brownlee said he is disgusted with the people who have looted earthquake victims' homes and a train.

Arrest threat: 'Stop moving quake paua'

MPI has denied reports it sent a letter to volunteers today stating they can continue moving paua along Kaikoura's coastline - paua should be left where they are.