Top stories on nzherald.co.nz

Here are the most-read stories during the past week on nzherald.co.nz

1. Man jailed for lighting fires in cell

2. Earthquake rocks South Island

3. Stabbed boy's dying words: What did I do?

4. Dolphins saved us from shark, lifeguards say

5. Kayaker snaps pictures as whales get close enough to smell