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.

Six months on from giant earthquake, Kaikoura and North Canterbury still doing it tough.

Laura McGoldrick talks to the Mayor and residents of Kaikoura six months on from the giant earthquake.

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.

Boys, Maori and Pacific students have gained more than average in the latest NCEA results.

Flooding, evacuations and complete chaos - tropical storm Debbie brought it all to NZ.

Rain continues to fall in Christchurch but Canterbury escapes worst of Cyclone Debbie

Kaikoura remains cut off as Cyclone Debbie continues to bring chaos to the roads.

Despite being in the top 10, cost of Kaikoura paled in comparison to biggest disasters.

Drysdale told kids in a special assembly "It's cool to read and cool to achieve."

The inland route between Christchurch and Picton a scary road to drive, say truckies.

The 7.8 quake moved parts of the South Island more than 5 metres closer to the North.

Fundraiser aims to enlist 'cool' former First Lady.

The supermarket chain allocated $100,000 to food rescue charities as well as giving one organisation a one off $25,000 donation.

Scientists describe November jolt as an "incredibly complex earthquake" in which some land was offset by as much as 12 metres.

The impact quakes can have on city structures has been made frighteningly clear over recent years.