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Project finds way to retrofit concrete floors to make buildings safer in quakes
OPINION: The Recast Floors research project began after the 2016 Kaikōura quake.
Now’s the time to enjoy a cosy winter break in Kaikōura
Picture this. Fresh crayfish, cute cottage stays and secret ski fields.
17 Spots for unbelievable stargazing in NZ
Star trek across Aotearoa at these stunning stargazing locations.
Kaikōura seabed shows ‘astonishing resilience’
The 7.8 earthquake nearly 'completely wiped out' some of the ecosystems.
How Kaikōura’s world-famous deep sealife bounced back from earthquake wipe-out
Scientists amazed at sealife recovery after one of world's biggest canyon-flushing events.
Can we predict earthquake devastation before it happens?
Flooding and earthquakes are some of the most frequent natural disasters globally.
Tenant evicted from farm shed shared with landlord gets $1300
Dairy worker who denied owner access to farm shed turfed out; awarded compensation.
NZ’s famously shaky quake environment - now mapped in 3D
Scientists have assembled a 3D picture of our famously shaky earthquake environment.
Bar owner who groped, kissed employee to pay her more than $35,000
Staff members and customers warned the woman not to be left alone with her boss.
Hāngī pits discovery helps playcentre celebrate Māori heritage
An archaeological site has been brought to life at Kaikōura Playcentre.
Fat Freddy’s Drop singer Dallas Tamaira takes fans on a magic musical tour of Kaikōura
Dallas Tamaira has always preferred to let his singing do the talking.
'Freaked out': Poacher caught with 250 pāua fled fisheries officers by running into the sea
Pāua poacher sprung at checkpoint fled into the sea with suitcases of shellfish.
Kaikōura helicopter tragedy: Pilot dad's inexperience blamed for horror crash
Final crash report released into crash that killed Andrew Hamish Davidson and Li Chen.
Hotel review: Whales, walks, wines - why Kaikōura should be more than a pitstop
With a beachfront location and luxurious facilities, it's worth lingering longer.
Pāua fishing to return to Kaikōura
David Parker has decided the pāua fishing season will take place from 15 April to 15 June.
Trio rescued after dinghy swept nearly a kilometre off Kaikoura Coast
The trio were spotted waving from the water at about 5.40pm today.
Christmas behind bars: Cafe owner 'in shock' over prison sentence
“It’s unbelievable - she’s done no harm to anyone." Family of jailed Kaikōura cafe owner.
Cafe owner, who refused Covid scan codes, jailed for selling food without proper registration
Sharon Rayner, owner-operator of the Bean Me Up Cafe in Kaikōura, was sentenced on Friday.
Heavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for Canterbury, Southland
Particular rain watches are for Timaru, Kaikoura Coast and Dunedin.
Kaikōura fights for new post-quake identity
The town was rocked by the 2016 quakes, but two projects aim to start a new chapter.
‘It’s good to see you with your pants on’, harness racing boss tells female driver
The comment was made during the Kaikōura Cup carnival.
Emergency services on the scene after truck crashes off road in Kaikōura
Police were called to the event on Inland Kaikoura Rd just before 4.30 pm
'Unsanitary, unlivable': Rented shipping container not fit as a home
A container with garden hose water and extension cord power shouldn't have been rented.
Three seriously injured, one critical after car crash near Kaikōura
Emergency services freed two people from separate vehicles after the early morning crash.
Mayday: Inside the Kaikōura charter boat tragedy
How a perfect day at sea turned to tragedy and the loss of five lives in Kaikoura
Kaikōura boating tragedy: Police release names of five victims
Police have released more information on those who died in the incident.
Kaikōura tragedy: Fifth victim identified as teacher and photographer
She was an avid photographer, adventurer and teacher in Christchurch.
Kaikōura tragedy: Fourth victim identified in charter boat incident
Five people died after a boat with 11 on board capsized.
Kaikōura tragedy: Rāhui announced from Paia Point to Omihi campground
'The Rahui is effective immediately for two weeks.'
Kaikōura boat tragedy: Investigators seek witnesses
Five photographers died when a boat capsized south of Kaikoura on Saturday morning.
Kaikōura tragedy: Wellington woman among victims identified
Lower Hutt woman remembered for her love of dance, photography and kayaking.
'Like I've been run over by a truck': Husband's grief for Kaikōura boat victim
The Coastguard's flag is at half mast and people feel "numb".
Husband's grief: Govt department worker named among five killed in boat capsize; witness tells of seeing whale
Whale spotted near vessel soon after it capsized, killing five people.