After talking up the likelihood of tax relief this morning, Prime Minister Bill English has adopted a more cautious tone on tax cuts.

Four months on from the magnitude-7.8 earthquake, the road - the lifeline of the South Island - is a hive of activity.

Stranded residents of a small village north of Kaikoura have finally got road access.

The damage to Kaikoura's tourism industry from the November earthquake has been revealed in new stats released today.

Partner of November earthquake victim releases video of log cabin damage.

Thousands have reported feeling the two big quakes in Canterbury.

The last of the Reading Cinema car park building was brought down on Tuesday.

A new book explores the drama, the scientific puzzle and the human spirit of the people who live there.

The giant November 2016 earthquake has snapped the top decks from a sunken Soviet cruise liner in the Marlborough Sounds.

COMMENT: The November 14 Kaikoura earthquake and its widespread damage is a reminder that nature imposes a running cost on all our infrastructure.

The Kaikoura Earthquake has highlighted just how important it is for businesses to build robust digital presences. First Retail Group

Scientists have ruled out any suggestion this morning's 5.2 quake was linked to the mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit.

Excavators are set to start clearing large slips on earthquake-damaged SH1 north of Kaikoura - almost three months after November's 7.8 magnitude quake.

Thousands of workers have been displaced, building assessment deadlines are not being met and earthquake damage is still only just coming to light in Wellington.

Pass rates for the controversial MCAT exam, which reduced some students to tears, are higher than previous years.

A second US ship is on its way to New Zealand waters, following last year's warship visit.

Anxious wait over for 7500 top students who will get their scholarship results today.

The young son of murder victim Alexsis Tovizi is among scores of traumatised children in desperate need of counselling after last November's earthquake.

Beds and houses shook uncontrollably in the late-night quake, scaring thousands of people.

A 5.1 magnitude quake has struck north-east of Kaikoura late tonight.

Kaikoura quake damage to businesses has topped $900 million, according to insurance figures.

Tourism continues to boom in New Zealand with spending by domestic and international visitors approaching $26b for the past year.

Thieves damage artwork set up as tribute to quake-hit Kaikoura.

COMMENT: It appears Kaikoura's surfing community might actually end up benefiting from the region's post-earthquake coastline.

NZTA is prioritising clearing Lewis Pass, the main transport link between Picton and Christchurch since November's big earthquake.

More than 20,000 students asked for an emergency derived grade following the Kaikoura earthquake.

The wait is over - NCEA results are now available.

A large vegetation fire that came within five metres of a new Blenheim subdivision and forced the evacuation of 60 homes was deliberately lit, authorities have confirmed.

The Kaikoura earthquake badly hit tourism spending in the region but national figures are brighter.

A slip has closed State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura, as the impact of November's magnitude 7.8 earthquake continues.