Bill English made a swift exit when approached by Janette Walker a Blenheim cafe.

Scientists reveal promising signs of life deep in the quake-hit Kaikoura Canyon.

Rail driver Wayne Sullivan had just taken control of a train at Kaikoura when quake struck

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

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

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

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

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

British Foreign Secretary jokes greeting might be 'misinterpreted in Glasgow pub'

People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.

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

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

The Government says rebuilding SH1 around Kaikoura is an "essential investment".

Tailored support in the Budget for family violence victims and struggling Cantabrians.

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.