Holidaymakers are being urged not to write post-quake Kaikoura off as a destination.

Several hundred people have gathered to pay their respects to Kaikoura man Louis Edgar, who perished in last week's earthquake, is to be held this afternoon.

An Army convoy bringing emergency supplies has arrived in Kaikoura after six-hour journey.

The largest convoy of essential supplies to Kaikoura is back on track after weather delays.

The weather is closing in on a small Kaikoura township that sits under a new dam that may soon burst.

Mt Lyford residents have limited use of Kaikoura's Inland Rd.

The Human Rights Commission has received 16 complaints about Brian Tamaki's rant blaming gay people for earthquakes.

The repair of Kaikoura's harbour may provide an opportunity for Westport's dredge, says Buller Mayor Garry Howard.

By noon today, scientists had recorded nearly 5000 aftershocks from last Monday's big shake. But what are aftershocks and what can they tell us? Jamie Morton explains.

Calls to mental health helplines have spiked since the Kaikoura Earthquake.

Defence Force truck drivers brave waist-deep water crossings, damaged bridges and overhanging rocks to get supplies to Kaikoura.

The only road into Kaikoura has been reopened to military vehicles after last night's strong aftershock.

Dates have been set for NCEA scholarship history and chemistry exams, which were cancelled following last week's earthquake.

Papamoa father Justin Cheyne has offered his 4-bedroom home to a South Island quake family to use free during the Christmas New Year

A scientist has shared an up-close look at how last week's 7.8 quake hoisted up Kaikoura's coastline.

A significant cause of damage to commercial property buildings in the Kaikoura earthquake is a failure to comply with non-structural, seismic restraint guidelines.

As people flee earthquake-hit Kaikoura, an Australian woman has flown in to care for her elderly parents.

A strong aftershock sends fearful people out of their homes for the night.

Tears trickle down the faces of Kaikoura quake victims as they realise how long the road to recovery stretches before them.

The first baby has been born in Kaikoura since it was rattled by a devastating 7.8 earthquake.

The earthquake-shattered main road linking Picton and Christchurch will "definitely" be closed for at least the next six months, the Transport Minister says.

Opening access to SH1 on the south side of Kaikoura will happen "quite a way before we open up to the north", Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has told Kaikoura.

Victoria University earthquake scientist Dr John Townend says Kiwis shouldn't draw any connections between the Japan quake and last Monday's 7.8 Kaikoura quake.

Footpath outside mall closed for building strengthening work.

Restaurant owners affected by the 2011 earthquake travelled to Kaikoura yesterday to share their experiences and offer advice.

Claire Trevett plots the topsy-turvy week of Prime Minister John Key - in which a quake sets the scene.

COMMENT: Blaming quakes on sexual behaviour is a disgraceful insult as our hearts go out to shaken communities.

A free public transport service will roll out tomorrow in Kaikoura to help rural residents get to town.

Emergency supplies have finally landed in a cut-off community just 22km north of Kaikoura.

"It's really frustrating. We've been up and down the road since the quake happened, we know the risk. We don't need this cordon and convoy."