Earthquake
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.
Residents allowed back into apartments after quake
Occupants of a Wellington apartment block evacuated after the earthquake have been allowed back home.
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.
Quake kids' evacuations: 'It's the first birthday I've ever missed'
Parents in Kaikōura desperate to be reunited with their children have been offered hope with new public convoys.
Kaikōura fishers begin surveying crayfish stocks
Fishers in Kaikōura have begun surveying crayfish stocks in the wake of this month's earthquake, under the supervision of primary industry officials.
Green light for Kaikōura weekday public convoys
Controlled public convoys are to be allowed on the inland road in and out of Kaikōura from tomorrow morning.
Wellington city residents could be locked out for weeks - mayor
It will be several weeks before Wellington residents evacuated from around a dangerous central-city car park will know if they will get the chance to go home, warns the city's mayor.
Radio 'nutters' move in to help shaken Kaikōura
Five years ago Chris Diack set up a community radio station for quake-affected residents of New Brighton - now the self-proclaimed radio nutter is doing the same for the shaken locals of Kaikōura.
Farmers given green light to bypass consents in quake aftermath
New emergency earthquake legislation will allow farmers to get on with patching up their farms without worrying about red tape.
Govt drafts bills for quake-hit regions
Emergency legislation clearing the way for earthquake repair work in Hurunui and Kaikōura is being introduced to Parliament.
Kaikōura: How a fishing village became a tourist mecca
Kaikōura was once a sleepy village where people stopped for "fish and chips or a pee'' on their way to somewhere else. What changed? Video
Make sure quake help gets to 'mum and dad' firms, govt told
The government is being told to keep a close eye on smaller quake-affected Wellington businesses to ensure they get the help they need to stay afloat.