Kaikoura
Choppers forgot most vulnerable, say cut-off farmers
People ignored by choppers following the Kaikōura earthquake are warning the same thing will happen in the next disaster unless Civil Defence improves.
NZTA hopes to soon reopen SH1 between Chch & Kaikoura
The Transport Agency hopes to reopen the road between Kaikoura and Christchurch before Christmas, but the road workers have a big job ahead of them. Video, Audio
Retail spending down after quake
The Kaikōura earthquake caused retail spending to dip slightly last month, but economists expect "a bumper Christmas season" ahead.
Joyce to meet with quake-affected business owners
Steven Joyce flies to Kaikoura to address locals about the future of their businesses. Audio
Tiny settlement of Rakautara marooned after quake
People living in Rakautara, north of Kaikōura, have been cut off since the 7.8 quake struck last month. And authorities have told them it could be months before slips are cleared. Video, Audio, Gallery
Kaikōura earthquake creates new Clarence River rapid
Toby Johnstone's home was red-stickered after the Kaikōura earthquake, but the kayaker has found a silver lining to the shake. Audio
Virtual Kaikoura Shopping: Ina Kinski
An entrepreneurial Southlander has come to the aid of Kaikoura retailers. A virtual personal shopper will take people around the town to make their purchases. The brainchild of Ina Kinski is a bid to… Audio
Kaikōura tourism say lack of road info hurting business
Kaikōura tourist operators are demanding answers about the main road south, accusing authorities of leaving them in the dark.
Kaikoura tourism say lack of road info hurting business
Frustration is building about progress on the main road south of Kaikoura, with tourism operators accusing authorities of leaving them in the dark. Audio
Surfers worried quakes have killed Kaikoura breaks
Surfers in Kaikoura are worried the earthquake has ruined one of the best local breaks - but others think it might have improved surfing in the town. Video, Audio
Kaikoura farmers celebrate return of milker trucks in and out of town
Kaikoura dairy farmers are celebrating being able to truck their milk out of the district for the first time since the earthquakes. Video, Audio
Rural quake damage tipped at $40m
Rural insurance company FMG has received about 700 insurance claims from 500 businesses.
Quake claims near 15,000
EQC says nearly 15,000 claims have been lodged since the Kaikoura earthquake three weeks ago.
Hundreds of soft toys en route to Kaikoura from Wairarapa school
A Wairarapa primary school has gathered hundreds of soft toys to gift to children in Kaikoura for Christmas. Reporter Michael Cropp paid them a visit. Audio
Cone catchers strike pay dirt
From rivers and rooftops to the student area, nearly 4000 wayward Christchurch road cones have found their way home.
Cargo delayed as ports under strain
Importers and exporters around the country are scrambling to keep cargo moving after the 14 November earthquake closed Wellington's container terminal.
Giant underwater landslide in the Kaikōura Canyon
The magnitude 7.8 Kaikōura earthquake triggered a massive underwater landslide that swept down the offshore canyon system and was still flowing more than 300 km away. Audio
Kaikoura quake is causing havoc for the town's real estate mark
The Kaikoura quake is causing havoc for people wanting to sell their homes - but people looking to purchase a house are finding some unexpected opportunities. Video, Audio
NZ freight shipping out
With key road and rail routes wiped out by the 14 November earthquake, ships are picking up the slack.
Kaikoura tourism operator on why SH1 needs to open
Despite legislation fast-tracking quake repair work in Kaikoura, it will be months before the town can cash in on tourism. Destination Kaikoura's General Manager joins Checkpoint. Audio