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.

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

The Government is close to making a decision on adjustments to tax thresholds.

State Highway 1 route could be closed for another fortnight.

The Kaikoura quake spurred officials to consider Wellington's resilience.

The weather is looking calmer at last as New Zealanders head back to work after Easter

A new slip on SH1 south of Kaikoura may close the road for two or more days.

Boys, Maori and Pacific students have gained more than average in the latest NCEA results.

Flooding, evacuations and complete chaos - tropical storm Debbie brought it all to NZ.

Rain continues to fall in Christchurch but Canterbury escapes worst of Cyclone Debbie

Kaikoura remains cut off as Cyclone Debbie continues to bring chaos to the roads.

Despite being in the top 10, cost of Kaikoura paled in comparison to biggest disasters.

Drysdale told kids in a special assembly "It's cool to read and cool to achieve."