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

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.

It may be wondered whether a country of NZ's size and population is well served by such a fragmented civil defence organisation.

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.

There was nothing unusual about the late-night 5.1 quake that shook Marlborough and the lower North Island on Wednesday, says a scientist.

The dramatic, kilometres-deep canyons that lie hidden beneath our waves need protection from human pollution and damage, scientists say.