New Zealand'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.18 Nov 12:18 AM
BusinessWill 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.18 Nov 12:11 AM
New ZealandQuake victim family says thanksQuake victim's family express 'sincere gratitude' for community support.17 Nov 10:02 PM
New ZealandMP: Tourists freeloading in KaikouraStranded tourists are drinking and partying through the night causing grief for locals, says MP.17 Nov 07:17 PM
New ZealandMore homes evacuated in KaikouraMore homes have been evacuated in Kaikoura after a potential landslide risk was detected.17 Nov 07:02 PM
New ZealandMinistry inspects damage to Kaikoura schoolsLying on the ground next to Kaikoura Highschool's gymnasium wall was a pile of fractured concret bricks.17 Nov 08:58 AM
New ZealandArmy convoy takes on Kaikoura Inland Rd"We are expecting a difficult crossing tomorrow so we're making sure everyone is well refreshed and rested."17 Nov 08:07 AM
New ZealandMore than 800 tourists evacuatedThe Defence Force has now evacuated more than 800 people from Kaikoura.17 Nov 07:28 AM
New ZealandWarships arrive to quake-hit KaikouraWarships from Australia, Canada and the United States have arrived in Kaikoura to help with disaster relief efforts.17 Nov 06:08 AM
New ZealandHouses in Marlborough too dangerous to enterEight properties in Marlborough have been identified as being too badly damaged to be entered.17 Nov 05:05 AM
New ZealandKaikoura tour operator overwhelmed by supportWhale Watch Kaikoura is overwhelmed by the support they have received following a temporary closure after Monday's quake.17 Nov 04:36 AM
New ZealandFears of flooding in quake-hit KaikouraNew concerns that heavy rain could bring flooding to the east coast of the South Island.17 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandKaikoura emergency access road closedThe Kaikoura emergency access road has been closed to all vehicles. The road was previously open for emergency and critical support 17 Nov 03:33 AM
New ZealandDestiny Church petition tops 100kA petition against Destiny Church's tax-free status is gaining momentum - with 102,000 signatures and climbing.17 Nov 03:23 AM
New ZealandFerry traffic pours through MurchisonAn alternative inland route for ferry traffic has been established running from Picton to Christchurch, via Murchison and the Lewis Pass.17 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandCrews restoring power, water to quake-hit southPower, water and road access is slowly being restored to earthquake-hit areas of the South Island as crews work around the clock.17 Nov 02:04 AM
CompaniesSupport package for Kaikoura announcedBusinesses in quake-hit areas will be paid to keep on staff for at least eight weeks, the Govt says.17 Nov 12:08 AM
New ZealandCrucial road to Kaikoura 'very rough'A truck driver has described the inland road into Kaikoura as being like Russian roulette.16 Nov 10:46 PM
New ZealandQuake stories: Residents join exodusKaikoura locals are beginning to join the exodus out of their quake ravaged settlement. With 1000 tourists successfully evacuated 16 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandLand moves 10m, new faults discoveredGeologists find previously unknown faultlines surface after Monday's 7.8 quake.16 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandQuake evacuee: 'It just went on and on'Trapped between two slips and cut off from news of the outside world, traumatised evacuees from Kaikoura tell their stories.16 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandEvacuees relieved to reach safetyTourists and locals arrived in Christchurch after long night aboard Navy ship.16 Nov 08:43 PM
New ZealandSecond storm this week pelts WellingtonFears today's storm will hamper clean-up efforts in regions devastated by this week's earthquake.16 Nov 05:47 PM
EmploymentGovt to announce relief for KaikouraAs Govt announces its relief package, Kaikoura businesses spell out what they need to survive.16 Nov 05:23 PM
New ZealandRescued Brits thank KaikouraBrits evacuated from the quake zone grateful to the people of Kaikoura.16 Nov 05:04 PM
New ZealandGovt urged to fund 24/7 warning systemThe Government is being urged to fund an around-the-clock monitoring and warning system for earthquakes and tsunamis in New Zealand.16 Nov 06:44 AM
New ZealandBlaming gays for earthquake 'plain loopy'Comments by Destiny Church leader Bishop Brian Tamaki outrage rainbow community advocate and human rights commissioner.16 Nov 05:34 AM
New ZealandPM promises fast-track help for KaikouraPrime Minister John Key has promised fast-track help to keep Kaikoura businesses on their feet.16 Nov 05:25 AM
New ZealandQuake upgraded from 7.5 to 7.8 magnitudeThe change means aftershocks may be larger in magnitude for a longer period of time.16 Nov 04:46 AM
New ZealandImages of relief in KaikouraIt was a day of rescuing travellers stranded in Kaikoura and reassuring those left behind as the PM dropped in to survey the scene in Kaikoura today.16 Nov 04:21 AM
New ZealandKey calls Tamaki's comments 'madness'The PM and Kaikoura's mayor have dismissed Brain Tamaki's comments blaming the devastating earthquakes on "gays, murderers and sinners".16 Nov 03:04 AM
New ZealandPolice urge extra care on Lewis PassWest Coast police today advised motorists to take extra care when driving through the Lewis Pass and Maruia Valley on SH7 and SH65 as traffic numbers build up.16 Nov 02:25 AM
BusinessPost-earthquake advice for employersEmployers whose staff are struggling to cope following Monday's earthquake are being given advice on how to best support their employees.16 Nov 12:51 AM
