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'Sudden and violent' earthquake in Hawkes Bay
The Hawkes Bay was struck by a magnitude-5.3 earthquake this afternoon.
The Hawkes Bay was struck by a magnitude-5.3 earthquake this afternoon.
APN News & Media, publisher of nzherald.co.nz, is today launching a nation-wide appeal for Christchurch earthquake victims.
Find out how Christchurch services are functioning following Saturday's 7.1 quake and this morning's violent 5.1 aftershock
About 600 properties face isolation as floodwaters continue to rise in northern Victoria, Australia.
Three Gisborne teenagers died after a two-vehicle smash on one of the country's worst accident blackspots last night.
Aftershocks are continuing to hit Canterbury with one measuring 4.1 the latest in a series today that also included a 5.1.
The Govt may rush through legislation to enable rebuilding in the wake of Canterbury’s earthquake, with retrospective building consents.
A golden retriever puppy needed emergency surgery after cutting off the side of his nose running away in panic when the quake hit.
Police are investigating whether alcohol played a part in last night's two-vehicle crash on one of NZ's most notorious stretches of highway.
There is speculation that the fourth Bledisloe Cup test could be moved from Hong Kong to Europe due to poor ticket sales.
Stricken homeowners and workers will start receiving compensation and emergency payouts within days as Christchurch's earthquake bill threatens to exceed $2bn.