Kaikōura Earthquake
Kaikōura's post-quake growth pushes tour operator to expand
Whale Watch Kaikōura is planning to build a new boat that will set it apart from other tour operators, its general manager says.
Reading Cinemas: Uncertainty for tenants after abrupt closure
Tenants at a movie complex in central Wellington are still waiting to find out how long the building will be out of action.
Marlborough Sounds valleys drown further after quake
GPS monitoring in the Marlborough Sounds, which shows some areas dropped in the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, has proven what some locals thought all along.
Insurer defends big quake risk insurance hike
Tower Insurance is defending big premium hikes for some houses in quake-prone areas, and intends to include other hazards such as flood risk. Audio
Wgtn: $31m power quake plan gets nod
A $31 million scheme to protect Wellington's power supply after an earthquake has won provisional approval.
Kaikōura aims for the Great Walks map
Local authorities and iwi in north Canterbury have applied to have popular walkways around Kaikōura elevated to 'Great Walks' status.
Kaikōura coast stretch of SH1 finally reopens
State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura has reopened for the first time since last year's earthquake, with a long line of traffic now driving along the coast. Video
Kaikōura mayor: 'The road is looking pretty good'
Road crews are putting the finishing touches on State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura ahead of its reopening this afternoon. Video, Audio
Kaikōura countdown: locals hope quiet days done
Locals hit hard by the closure of State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura hope its reopening tomorrow will start to ease the pressure they have been under.
Trucks to stay on alternative highway after SH1 reopens
The countdown to Friday's reopening of State Highway 1 through Kaikōura has started, but truck drivers won't be celebrating just yet.
'The Kaikōura quake taught us a lot of lessons'
As many reflect on last year's Kaikōura earthquake, some of the world's top earthquake scientists are using it as an indicator for the future. Audio
Children 'struggling' in quake-shaken district
Children living in the Kaikōura quake zone are beginning to struggle with anxiety and behavioural issues, some Hurunui district schools say.
Picton to Kaikōura cycle trail 'biggest benefit' from quake
A planned $9 million cycle trail from Picton to Kaikōura could be the single biggest benefit to come out of last November's earthquake, Marlborough's mayor says.
'Pigtail' construction in firing line after Kaikōura quake
Officials want to ban a construction technique that proved catastrophic during November's Kaikōura earthquake.
First train since quake rolls into Kaikōura
Locals and railway workers cheered as the first freight train arrived on the reopened Picton to Christchurch line. Video
‘Slow slip' earthquakes explained
New research shows the Kaikōura quake sparked massive slow slip events up to 600km away. What are they and why do they matter?
Kaikōura businesses worried over road plan
Three Kaikōura businesses may have to close down because of a plan to realign State Highway 1 where it enters the town from the south.
Paralympian proposes new cycle trail
One of New Zealand's best-known paralympians is proposing a South Island cycle trail, saying it could be a big boost for earthquake-damaged areas.
'Urgent' freshwater search under way in Wellington
The capital's fragile freshwater supply is set to become less of a worry, with hydrogeologists looking for emergency supplies under the city.