Hanmer Springs Earthquake
Paying rent, but can't get in
About 200 residents in the area around a condemned Wellington car park could be out of their homes until March.
Support extended for quake-hit Kaikōura businesses
The government has extended its wage subsidy package for quake-affected businesses in and around Kaikōura for a further eight weeks. Video
Virtual tour takes business online for quake-hit Kaikōura
Kaikōura retailers struggling to get by without their usual summer influx of shoppers now have a way of taking their shops directly into the homes of their customers.
Govt to put millions toward Kaikōura mental health
The government is to pay $3.76 million to build a new health centre in Kaikōura and address mental health demands in areas affected by the recent earthquakes.
Life between landslips
While limited access has been achieved to and from Kaikōura, three weeks after the big one, many in surrounding settlements remain cut off. Audio
Wgtn's Reading Cinema car park to be demolished
The parking building, in the capital city's CBD, was badly damaged during the recent 7.8 magnitude quake.
Economy expected to stay stronger for longer
The government is expecting economic growth of 3.6 percent this year, easing to about 2.3 percent by 2021, ahead of its May forecast.
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
Bad weather cancels Kaikōura convoy
Today's convoy from Mount Lyford to Kaikōura has been cancelled after the road was closed this morning due to rain and low cloud.
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.
Kaikōura quake: SH1 residents still cut off
Eight residents living on the main highway through Kaikōura remain completely cut off in both directions, three weeks after the earthquake.
Wgtn Council given new quake-risk info powers
The Wellington City Council has been given special powers to get information on earthquake-vulnerable buildings.
Nine faults ruptured in Kaikōura quake
Scientists say they have evidence nine faults, not seven, ruptured - but the Hope Fault barely moved. Video, Audio
SH1 south of Kaikōura to open mid-December
The quake-damaged stretch of State Highway One south of Kaikōura could be reopened within the next couple of weeks.
'Phenomenally good': Kaikōura milk trucks get through
Life is finally getting back to normal for Kaikōura dairy farmer Simon Mackle after last month's massive earthquake. Video
State of emergency continues in Kaikōura
The state of local emergency in Kaikōura has been extended for another seven days.
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.
Farmers relieved to get milk picked up
Dairy farmers in Kaikōura have had their milk picked up this morning for the first time since the 7.8 earthquake three weeks weeks ago.
Demolition of quake-damaged mall gets under way
The demolition of the northeastern area of Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt is under way.
