Train driver trapped in the Kaikoura quake drives first train into Christchurch today.

Scientists explain the curious "silent quakes" set off by November's Kaikoura earthquake.

Boys were at risk of drowning in wrecked car or being swept away by swift river.

Quake-hit rail line between Picton and Christchurch set to reopen.

The two-storey hotel was already badly damaged when it burned last night.

Jacinda Ardern pledges more help for Christchurch and Kaikoura quake kids

Marlborough Lines is being blamed for a fire caused when a felled tree hit powerlines.

Workers have linked up the Kaikoura railway line, nine months after the quake.

Helicopters are being used to muster Kaikoura seals away from quake-repair zones.

Eight months after the quake less than 30 per cent of insurance claims have been paid.

The shocking damage to the Kaikoura coastline may never recover.

Interactive documentary shows scale of Kaikoura rebuild

Showers will keep most of the country wet today, with snow expected in Canterbury.

A life-and-death battle between fur seal and octopus caught by Kaikoura kayaking guide.

The Kaikoura earthquake resulted in $1.84 billion worth of insurance claims

Demolition of Defence House should start soon and be completed in early 2018.

The pod of "spectacular" dolphins were spotted racing off the coast of Kaikoura.

There wasn't anything of real benefit for SMEs in the Budget, says an industry head.

The quake intensity was described as "strong".

Police have started to piece together how a diver died south of Kaikoura this afternoon.

Six months on from giant earthquake, Kaikoura and North Canterbury still doing it tough.

Laura McGoldrick talks to the Mayor and residents of Kaikoura six months on from the giant earthquake.

Efforts to get Kaikoura back in business are on track, says new Civil Defense Minister.

Tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams have helped to fund community projects in Kaikoura.

Workers protected from prosecution if seals die during rebuilding of quake-damaged SH1.

The expert headhunted to oversee the $2b rebuild is leaving the role months into the job.

Catering contract for multi-million dollar Kaikoura workers village goes to Compass Group.

KiwiRail could spend up to $50m for its tourist trains as it rides the tourism boom.

The partner of Kaikoura quake victim Jo-Anne Mackinnon wants people to know the truth.

Nature at its best as humpback whale puts on awe-inspiring spectacle for whale watchers.