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Work underway on Kaikoura slip
SH1 north of Christchurch remains closed following a major slip near Kaikoura on Friday night.
Rain hampers efforts to clear slip blocking SH1
Experts say the 100m-long slip between two road bridges south of Kaikoura is the biggest in years and could take days to clear.
Landslide cuts link to quake-hit Christchurch
The NZTA won't know until Monday how long it will take to clear a landslide that has closed State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura and blocked the railway line.
Earthquake poses problems for Fonterra, but all milk collected
Fonterra says the earthquake has damaged some milking sheds, but all milk has been collected from its Canterbury suppliers.
Kaikoura: Whale of a time
In the shadow of snow-capped peaks and dark, massive humps, Pamela Wade stands among giants.
Wet weather set to clear for weekend
The rain Aucklanders have copped today is likely to ease for a relatively fine but cool weekend.
Teens evade police in 24-hour crime spree
Two South Island teens stole firearms and several cars - including a Jaguar - in a 24-hour crime spree that finally came to an end when they were arrested in Nelson this afternoon.
Four rescued from stricken yacht
Two experienced sailors are in hospital - one with a fish hook in her right buttock - after a large wave disabled a yacht near Kaikoura early this morning.
Gales likely to hit South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island after gales battered Wellington today.
A natural kai on the TransCoastal track
Jim Eagles finds the attractions of this rail route very much suit his tastebuds.
Kaikoura: Descent into the abyss
Paul Rush ventures into the domain of Kaikoura's majestic sperm whales.
NZ town named among world's top spots
A global travel magazine highlights Kaikoura as a place to have a whale of a time over Christmas.
Five in custody after car theft spree
Five people are in custody after a week-long car theft spree ended with a driver jumping into a river yesterday in Blenheim yesterday.