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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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