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quake 2016

NationalMarch 10

Massive clean up continues after Kaikoura quake

It's a big job, whichever way you cut it.
Massive clean up continues after Kaikoura quake
Massive clean up continues after Kaikoura quake
NationalJanuary 18

Quake-hit farmers offered movable homes

Farmers whose homes were damaged in the Kaikoura earthquake will be able to apply to buy temporary housing units at a discounted rate.
Quake-hit farmers offered movable homes
Quake-hit farmers offered movable homes
NationalDecember 15

$2b to repair key transport links

The Government will spend about $2 billion rebuilding road and railway links to the tourist resort of Kaikoura, after last month's 7.8 magnitude earthquake.
$2b to repair key transport links
$2b to repair key transport links
NationalDecember 6

Interactive: How Kaikoura quake changed landscape

A new satellite-based tool published by Landcare Research has provided one of the clearest views yet of what changes last month's 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake wrought on the landscape.
NationalDecember 2

Demolition reveals extent of illegal residential tenancies

The demolition of a quake-damaged Wellington office tower has revealed the extent of alleged illegal tenancies in the building.
NationalNovember 29

Kaikoura emergency access road to open with restrictions

The New Zealand Transport Agency is taking over control of what's become the Kaikoura Emergency Access Road along the old State Highway 70.
Kaikoura emergency access road to open with restrictions
Kaikoura emergency access road to open with restrictions
NationalNovember 28

KiwiRail seeks backload for Ak-Chch service

KiwiRail has announced a workaround for rail lines severed by the Kaikoura earthquake - a coastal shipping service from Auckland to Christchurch.
KiwiRail seeks backload for Ak-Chch service
KiwiRail seeks backload for Ak-Chch service
NationalNovember 28

Environmental concerns over Kaikoura landslip work

Thousands of tonnes of rock and rubble displaced in the Kaikoura Earthquake can be pushed into the sea without consent from local authorities under emergency law changes to be introduced on Tuesday.
Environmental concerns over Kaikoura landslip work
Environmental concerns over Kaikoura landslip work
NationalNovember 28

Estimate puts Kaikoura Quake insured losses at $4.95 billion

Insured losses from the Kaikoura earthquake could run to $US3.5 billion ($NZ4.95 billion), with at least half of that incurred in Wellington.
Estimate puts Kaikoura Quake insured losses at $4.95 billion
Estimate puts Kaikoura Quake insured losses at $4.95 billion
NationalNovember 23

Homes in Goose Bay evacuated

More than 30 homes have been evacuated from a settlement south of Kaikoura.
Homes in Goose Bay evacuated
Homes in Goose Bay evacuated
NationalNovember 23

Emergency quake legislation on the way

The Government has met with opposition parties to discuss what emergency legislation could be introduced to skirt usual consenting processes and aid the earthquake recovery.
Emergency quake legislation on the way
Emergency quake legislation on the way
NationalNovember 23

Champagne, cookies from looted train litter tracks

Railway bosses are warning people to keep off the quake-damaged southern main trunk line as goods pilfered from a deserted freight train lies strewn along tracks.
Champagne, cookies from looted train litter tracks
Champagne, cookies from looted train litter tracks
NationalNovember 22

Govt plans to rebuild SH1: Bridges

The ruined State Highway 1 along Kaikoura’s pulverised coast will be rebuilt.
Govt plans to rebuild SH1: Bridges
Govt plans to rebuild SH1: Bridges
BusinessNovember 22

SI freight charges higher after quake

Road freight charges between Picton and Christchurch are averaging about 20% higher since last week's earthquake closed State Highway 1 past Kaikoura, forcing traffic to use the longer inland route.
NationalNovember 22

Quake warning to commercial building owners

Last Monday's earthquake should be a wake-up call about the risks commercial building owners have overlooked, Quake Protected says.
Quake warning to commercial building owners
Quake warning to commercial building owners
NationalNovember 22

Picton-Chch highway closed for months: minister

The earthquake-shattered main road linking Picton and Christchurch will ``definitely'' be closed for at least the next six months, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says.
Picton-Chch highway closed for months: minister
Picton-Chch highway closed for months: minister
NationalNovember 22

Scientists find seabed changes after quake

Scientists have revealed how the 7.8-magnitude quake affected the seabed, finding found an underwater offshoot of the Kekerengu Fault ruptured over 34km
Scientists find seabed changes after quake
Scientists find seabed changes after quake
NewsNovember 21

Quake leaves 28 Waiau buildings red-stickered

A staggering 26 buildings in the tiny North Canterbury town of Waiau, which has a population of about 300, have been red-stickered following safety checks.
Quake leaves 28 Waiau buildings red-stickered
Quake leaves 28 Waiau buildings red-stickered
NationalNovember 21

Inland Rd cordon frustrates Nth Canty locals

North Canterbury locals frustrated by the cordon which limits access to properties on the battered access road to Kaikoura have been asked by authorities to remain patient.
Inland Rd cordon frustrates Nth Canty locals
Inland Rd cordon frustrates Nth Canty locals
NationalNovember 21

Govt never told to upgrade tsunami warning system - Brownlee

Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has been accused of vilifying a Geonet scientist who spoke out about the need for a better tsunami warning system in New Zealand.
Govt never told to upgrade tsunami warning system - Brownlee
Govt never told to upgrade tsunami warning system - Brownlee
NewsNovember 21

Kaikoura bees evacuated by sea

Military personnel assisting in the wake of last week's monster earthquake have completed their buzziest mission yet, rescuing a Kaikoura man's 30,000 bees.
Kaikoura bees evacuated by sea
Kaikoura bees evacuated by sea
NationalNovember 21

Kekerengu Fault video shows quake damage

A new video of the Kekerengu Fault shows the shocking damage caused by last week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake on the landscape.
NewsNovember 18

$5m quake primary sector package

The Government will contribute at least $5 million in primary sector support to those affected by the Kaikoura earthquake and its aftershocks, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy said.
$5m quake primary sector package
$5m quake primary sector package
NationalNovember 17

No easy crossing for army convoy to Kaikoura

There are 55 soldiers and 28 NZ Army vehicles making their way to Kaikoura.
No easy crossing for army convoy to Kaikoura
No easy crossing for army convoy to Kaikoura
NationalNovember 17

Civil Defence overhaul due after tsunami warning confusion

A Civil Defence overhaul is inevitable following confusion over tsunami warnings after Monday's earthquake, the Government says.
Civil Defence overhaul due after tsunami warning confusion
Civil Defence overhaul due after tsunami warning confusion