Alternative route between Christchurch and Picton establishedNelson Marlborough Rescue Helico Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust assesses the damages caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Monday morning in Kaikoura. "State Highway 7 will be open tonight so that we have an alternative route for traffic to travel north to Blenheim. "State Highway 7A, giving access to Hanmer Springs from State Highway 7, will be open until 7pm tonight but for light vehicles only, and under escort by contractors. KiwiRail said all trains throughout the South Island, and in the North Island south of Palmerston North on the main trunk line, were cancelled until further notice. Intercity Bus services between Picton and Nelson are also cancelled as well as services heading north from Christchurch.

Source: Stuff November 14, 2016 02:51 UTC