Kaikōura

Kaikōura locals cut off from the rest of the country for a fortnight were able to re-group and catch up with neighbours at a community event organised by volunteers.

Two diggers being used to repair Kaikōura infrastructure have been damaged in a "sabotage" attack, the Fire Service says.

Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell will talk to ministers about improving communications between marae and agencies during natural disasters, he says.

Dairy farmers in the quake-hit Kaikōura area have been able to get some stock out through the inland road, although the route remains officially closed to private vehicles.

The government wants to know exactly how badly the crayfish fishery off the earthquake-affected east coast of the South Island has been depleted.

Q & A - How do engineers check buildings? Why didn't Cuba St fall down? What's "safe"? Wellington structural engineer Nicki Vance busts some jargon.

Demolition of the quake-damaged building at 61 Molesworth Street in Wellington has been delayed until tomorrow because of strong winds.

About 80 vehicles rolled out of the earthquake-hit town on the inland road - and Civil Defence is not planning another.

A sports day planned for earthquake-hit Kaikōura locals has been cancelled because of high winds.

Pop-up shops could be the solution for stores closed by demolition at Lower Hutt's Queensgate mall.

Nearly two weeks on from the quake, Kaikōura police are urging locals to keep an eye out for thieves.

Wellington businesses are becoming frustrated by a lack of financial assistance as cordons remain in place and demolition begins after last week's earthquakes.

A farm owner near Kaikōura who claimed Civil Defence's decision to evacuate Goose Bay was an overreaction now says the order to get out was correct.

A family trapped between two massive slips north of Kaikōura has been flown to safety. Video

A driver in the first convoy of private vehicles to make it out of Kaikōura since last week's quake says the drive was a doddle. Video, Audio

A cinema complex and multi-floor parking space for 300 cars at Lower Hutt's Queensgate Shopping Centre will be urgently demolished. Video, Audio

The head of Civil Defence has rebuked West Coast Regional Council over a media release that warned of an imminent earthquake threat along the Alpine Fault. Video

Kaikōura farmers whose land has widespread damage are having to rely on water delivery from local fire trucks.

Former All Black Sir John Kirwan has encouraged residents in the earthquake-isolated town to get help if they cannot cope. Video

Another four Wellington buildings will be demolished, while at least 3000 public servants cannot go into their offices. Audio