Kaikōura
Kaikōura businesses at risk over winter - Mayor
Kaikōura's mayor is warning even more businesses could fall over during the quiet winter season.
Tweaked tourism route for Kaikōura coast
A re-launched tourism route along the reshaped Kaikōura coastline is hoped to bring visitors back to the earthquake-hit region.
Kaikōura quake: Extra $5m for farmers, $1.2m for scientists
The government has announced a $5 million package to support farmers and growers, and is putting another $1.2m towards research.
Transport officials will not act on seal kill-permit
Transport officials have been given permission to kill seals along the damaged Kaikōura coastline but have promised not to do so.
Canterbury funding goes towards quake inspections
North Canterbury buildings damaged in last November's earthquake are undergoing detailed seismic inspections due to be completed within two months.
Boon for tow truck driver on alternative highway
In the small village of St Arnaud, a once-quiet car repair and salvage business is suddenly a 24/7 operation since the road though the town became the main route south.
Govt tops up funding for Kaikōura recovery
The government will provide an extra $700,000 for Kaikōura Harbour, and another $250,000 to extend the period of free GP visits in the region.
Faulty Air Force helicopter sent to Sydney for examination
Flying restrictions on the Air Force's NH90 helicopters are in place after an emergency landing near Blenheim.
Govt extends financial support for quake-hit businesses
The government is set to extend its financial support of businesses affected by the Kaikōura earthquake.
Kaikōura cut off... again
Containers were no match for landslides that came down over SH1, south of Kaikōura, in heavy rain.
Award recognises GPs' post-quake efforts
Two Kaikōura doctors have been honoured with a national award for their work during the immediate aftermath of November's earthquake.
Quake-hit farmers face winter in damaged homes
Farmers living in caravans and quake-damaged homes urgently need suitable accommodation before winter, a support group says. Video
Red-sticker checks took too long, Kaikōura building leader says
Civil Defence delays held up the red-stickering of damaged homes at the epicentre of last November's earthquake.
NZTA marks progress on massive Ohau Point slip
Workers clearing the roads north of Kaikōura say they have reached a significant milestone, with work beginning on the slip at Ohau Point this week.
Quake-hit Defence House's demolition confirmed
The NZDF will be looking for a new home in Wellington after confirmation its old base will be demolished.
Support package extended for Kaikōura businesses
The government has again extended its wage subsidy package but Wellington and Hutt Valley businesses will no longer be eligible.
Earthquake caused 'catastrophic' underwater mudslides
Huge underwater mudslides triggered by the Kaikōura earthquakes have wiped out all seabed organisms in a previously flourishing area.
KiwiRail profits drop after Kaikōura quake
KiwiRail has revealed it lost $12 million in revenue and costs in the six weeks following the Kaikōura earthquake.
Chance of another large quake in next month falls
The chance of another large earthquake within the next month has dropped to 18 percent, GeoNet says.
Kaikōura kaimoana ban extended
The government has extended a ban on collecting shellfish and seaweed species along the Kaikōura coastline for another nine months.