Kaikōura
'Severe' earthquake strikes near Seddon
There are no reports of damage in Marlborough or Wellington following this afternoon's 5.5 magnitude jolt.
Tough summer looms for Kaikōura campgrounds and motels
Hundreds in Kaikōura whose livelihoods rely on tourists are facing a tough summer, with holidaymakers cancelling bookings at an alarming rate.
Abseiler sends huge boulders crashing
Alex Wilmshurst has dislodged boulders as big as cars, as the huge task of clearing SH1 around Kaikōura continues.
Slips would 'gloop together' if pushed into sea
Scientists say pushing the sediment from the Kaikōura coastline into the ocean could hurt anything from paua to seabirds. Video
Going coastal: Call to shift freight to the sea
Coastal shipping is the only way to make up for delays to freight after the Kaikōura earthquake, Mainfreight boss Don Braid says. Audio
When quake gives you a lake, name it after yourself
When a quake leaves a 1km lake in your backyard, why not name it after yourself? Audio
Landslide dams watched closely for flood risk
Scientists are checking every few days on 11 landslide dams in Kaikōura and Marlborough that may breach. Audio
Coastal road closure means boom for inland businesses
Businesses on alternative routes between Blenheim and Christchurch are booming since road closures on Kaikōura's coast forced traffic inland.
Scientists count 150 landslides into Kaikōura waterways
Scientists have counted 150 landslides into waterways around Kaikōura, with almost a dozen deemed risky.
Second quake support bill passes in Parliament
A second bill aimed at helping quake-damaged communities has passed in Parliament today.
Train drivers face long delays until Kaikōura tracks reopen
South Island train drivers might have their roles shaken up after the main rail lines were severely damaged in the Kaikōura earthquake.
Kaikōura real estate scene shaken up by quake
Scores of Kaikōura real estate deals have been thrown into turmoil by the earthquake, with some unable to sell, while some buyers sniff out unexpected opportunities. Video
8000 vehicles a day could hit inland highway this summer
Thousands of holidaymakers could face a summer of highway misery because of earthquake damage to top-of-the-south roads. Video
'Staunch' quake-injured kept going with broken bones
People who suffered broken bones in the Kaikōura earthquake didn't want to bother a doctor about their injuries.
Fault unlocks new geological data
The ruptured Kēkerengū fault has revealed more secrets about New Zealand's tectonic past, and can help inform what to expect in future, scientists say.
First convoy of light vehicles gets to Kaikōura
The first convoy of civilian vehicles has re-entered Kaikōura via the quake-damaged inland route, but the return trip had to be cancelled. Video
Tourists cancel Picton bookings over quake fears
International tourists mistakenly think Picton is affected by the earthquakes and are staying away, the town's moteliers say.
Tax relief for quake testing buildings
Owners of earthquake-stricken buildings are likely to get tax relief on some of their costs.
Quake assessment law passes
A bill aimed at getting earthquake-affected communities back up and running has passed its final reading in Parliament.
Canvassing disaster: Art to uplift a rattled town
Art might not be the first thing you think of when you hear the words "earthquake recovery" - but the first pieces of post-earthquake art are starting to appear out of Kaikōura.
