The state house where John Key famously grew up is being sold by the Government.

Wanted man using social media to avoid police, says detective.

The Human Rights Commission has received 16 complaints about Brian Tamaki's rant blaming gay people for earthquakes.

People affected by the current earthquake sequence are being urged to take extra care of themselves.

Calls to mental health helplines have spiked since the Kaikoura Earthquake.

A person has died after an incident in Lyttelton Harbour, though police cannot say yet what happened.

A strong aftershock sends fearful people out of their homes for the night.

Hundreds of people turned out to farewell Jo-Anne Mackinnon, who died in last week's 7.8-magnitude earthquake. Mackinnon's funeral

A new report into alcohol and drug use among police detainees shows a reduction in cannabis and alcohol consumption, while the demand for methamphetamine is on the rise.

Canterbury Television is waving goodbye to TV.

A car with four people inside drove off a bluff on Christchurch's Port Hills last night.

Emergency services are attending the scene of a car crash involving 11 people in Christchurch, where there are concerns a fight could break out.

New Zealand is in for a relatively dry day today with areas of morning cloud and isolated showers in the north, clearing around midday and becoming mostly sunny.

Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has defended the Wellington City Council's decision to declare the CBD safe so quickly after Monday's quake.

A petition against Destiny Church's tax-free status is gaining momentum - with 102,000 signatures and climbing.

An alternative inland route for ferry traffic has been established running from Picton to Christchurch, via Murchison and the Lewis Pass.

Businesses in quake-hit areas will be paid to keep on staff for at least eight weeks, the Govt says.

Kaikoura locals are beginning to join the exodus out of their quake ravaged settlement. With 1000 tourists successfully evacuated

As Govt announces its relief package, Kaikoura businesses spell out what they need to survive.

Brits evacuated from the quake zone grateful to the people of Kaikoura.

The Government is being urged to fund an around-the-clock monitoring and warning system for earthquakes and tsunamis in New Zealand.

Comments by Destiny Church leader Bishop Brian Tamaki outrage rainbow community advocate and human rights commissioner.

Prime Minister John Key has promised fast-track help to keep Kaikoura businesses on their feet.

The PM and Kaikoura's mayor have dismissed Brain Tamaki's comments blaming the devastating earthquakes on "gays, murderers and sinners".

West Coast police today advised motorists to take extra care when driving through the Lewis Pass and Maruia Valley on SH7 and SH65 as traffic numbers build up.

Employers whose staff are struggling to cope following Monday's earthquake are being given advice on how to best support their employees.

The head of Canterbury Tourism is urging people to keep their travel plans to the region after Monday's earthquake. Christchurch

Destiny Church's Brian Tamaki has blamed earthquakes on gays, sinners, and murderers.

New aerial photos show there is much work to be done after Monday's 7.8 quake.

Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says the cost of the earthquakes was still to emerge, but it would be in the billions of dollars.