A large demolition show expected to take place in Wellington central this morning, has been delayed.

Wellingtonians and people living on the top of the South Island were shaken awake as a strong quake rattled the centre of the country.

COMMENT: Wellington at the moment resembles something between a war zone and a crime scene.

The Government's being urged to extend its earthquake support, to also help the thousands of Wellingtonians out of work.

The owners of Lower Hutt's Queensgate Mall have been ordered to urgently demolish an entire building in the complex.

GeoNet director shares his tips on dealing with stress two weeks after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake.

A police officer and pig have become unlikely friends.

Kaikoura people are told to enjoy the little things to cope with last Monday's 7.8 quake.

Kaikoura residents and visitors will be able to dash for freedom this afternoon as Inland Rd opens for a short time.

Event Cinemas and part of the Queensgate Shopping Centre carpark in Wellington is a public safety risk following the earthquake.

Fifty-seven Tauranga buildings identified as being at risk in a large earthquake have been issued with notices to fix, but another

For the first since last Monday's quake people may get to drive out of Kaikoura.

Last week's earthquake is likely to put considerable extra pressure on the nation's already stretched construction sector, says ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley.

The demolition of three buildings in Wellington will be brought forward in light of last week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Two of

TOBY MANHIRE COMMENT: John Key squeezed a lot into a few short days in Lima over the weekend.

Adele tickets sell out quickly... while more after-shocks rock NZ.

Canterbury Civil Defence hopes to reopen one lane of the Inland Rd into Kaikoura tomorrow afternoon.

Civil Defence said "contrary to some reports there is no 'imminent threat' to the West Coast from earthquakes".

Most of the country's political reporters are being evacuated from their building at Parliament due to damage caused by this month's 7.8 earthquakes.

Part-time workers, casuals and temps in Wellington are unable to get to their jobs, and have no safety net.

Scientists say it's not beyond the realms of possibility that New Zealand could have a sophisticated earthquake early warning (EEW) system - alerting people seconds before a big disaster hits.

First it was captain fantastic Richie McCaw and now more Kiwi sporting royalty are heading to Kaikoura.

COMMENT: The biggest natural disaster in human history may be coming, and the people living in the danger zone are woefully unprepared.

Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement speaking at today’s update at the National Crisis Centre

Lance Corporal Drew Joyce talks about the army aid convoy to Kaikoura

Earthquake damage at a retirement village has forced the company to demolish an entire block of 40 units.

An Army convoy bringing emergency supplies has arrived in Kaikoura after six-hour journey.

Alternative work spaces are being arranged for hundreds of office workers kicked out of the Asteron building. The building, which

Demolition work on the quake-damaged building at 61 Molesworth Street in Wellington central is due to start today, hopefully after lunchtime.

The largest convoy of essential supplies to Kaikoura is back on track after weather delays.