Kaikoura
Scientists seek 'dolphin-eye view' off Kaikōura coast
Dolphins off the coast of Kaikōura are now stars of the screen after scientists managed to mount cameras on their backs and film their watery world.
Govt extends Kaikoura paua closure til November
The Government has extended a ban on collecting shellfish along the Kaikoura coastline, and some commercial fishers are facing the prospect of going out of business. Audio
Quake-affected Kaikoura tourist operators still fretting
Tourism operators in Kaikoura fretting about a wasted summer are finding new ways to promote themselves and the town...and the council's marketing arm is right behind them with new ideas, as Belinda… Audio
Business booms along temporary main South Island highway
Business owners in St Arnaud and Murchison say turnover has doubled and they struggle to cope with crowds queuing for fuel, coffee, food and accommodation.
Insurance Council defends time Kaikoura claims are taking
The Insurance Council is defending the time commercial claims are taking in quake-damaged Kaikoura, saying insurers are working as fast as possible. But Kaikoura businesses say things are dragging on… Audio
Quake-stuck train to be freed next week
KiwiRail is hoping to free some rail wagons next week that have been trapped in Marlborough since the 14 November earthquake.
Joyce checks in on Kaikōura
Kaikōura business owners will likely ask Finance Minister Steven Joyce for more government support until the road north re-opens, the mayor says.
SH1 between Chch and Kaikōura reopens after slip
A slip that closed part of the highway linking Christchurch and Kaikōura has been cleared.
Whale watching in pre-quake Kaikoura
Tourist attractions are starting to get back in business after the November earthquake. This is usually the busiest time of year for the South Island tourist mecca. Before the quake operators were… Audio, Gallery
Whale Watch Kaikoura opens for business today after Nov quake
Whale Watch Kaikoura is up and running for the first time today since November's devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake. Audio
Kaikora's Banded Dotterels
The Banded Dotterels who've made their home in Kaikoura have had a rough time of it in the last few years, despite having some dedicated guardian angels trying to save them. The little shore bird with… Audio, Gallery
Nine to Noon Christmas special (part 3)
Kennedy Warne, Tommy Honey, Te Radar and Pinky Agnew help us bid farewell to 2016, with the help of Wellington chamber choir Nota Bene. Audio
Christmas in the Republic of Hat
Where exactly is the Republic of Hat and how do you spend Christmas there? We find out from a chap known as Hat who's lived in the area for more than 30 years. Audio
Nine to Noon Christmas special (part 2)
Kennedy Warne, Tommy Honey, Te Radar and Pinky Agnew help us bid farewell to 2016, with the help of Wellington chamber choir Nota Bene. Audio
How are things in Kaikoura?
Kathryn Ryan checks in with Kaikoura Maori warden, Ari Boyd. Since the earthquake last month a small team of local Maori Wardens have been on the go, checking on locals. Audio
Uplifted - marine life on the Kaikōura coast after the quake
The Kaikōura Peninsula was uplifted 1 metre during the magnitude 7.8 earthquake - and marine life on the rocky shore was left high and dry. Audio, Gallery
Christmas at Goose Bay
Liz Mahoney of the Goose Bay Motorcamp talks about how they're going as the road reopns after the Kaikoura earthquake. Audio
Embracing nature on the alternate route to Christchurch
The Department of Conservation wants Christmas holiday travellers to take their time and enjoy the sights on the alternate route between Picton and Christchurch. Video, Audio
NZers in Indonesia offer accommodation to Kaikoura locals
A NZ couple living in Indonesia has extended an offer of accommodation to those affected in the Kaikoura earthquake looking to de-stress and relax. Audio
Kaikoura cheese shop rolling again
After the Christchurch earthquakes, Daniel and Sarah Jenkins decided to pack up everything they own and move to Kaikoura. They opened Kaikoura Cheese and talked to our reporter Max Towle about getting… Audio