Tiny North Canterbury town of Waiau, with population 300, bore the brunt of last week's earthquake.

How has Kaikoura's world-famous wildlife responded to the 7.8 earthquake? Science reporter Jamie Morton looked at what we know so far.

Just one determined student turned up for the afternoon exams at Kaikoura High School today.

Work to demolish a quake-damaged Wellington office tower is expected to take about two weeks, weather permitting.

What about Brian Tamaki? Can you believe him? Honestly, who does this man think he is? How utterly arrogant of him. In case you

Gravestones and memorial pillars have toppled in earthquake-battered Waiau's local cemetery.

A new video of the Kekerengu Fault shows the shocking damage caused by last week's 7.8-magnitude earthquake on the landscape.

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Argentina, according to the US Geological Survey.

The primary school in quake-ravaged Waiau had reopened today, with pupils sitting around and sharing their earthquake stories.

Monday's 7.8 quake was bafflingly complex in some ways, but simple in others. Science reporter Jamie Morton delved into the data to look at what we know so far.

John Key said the cost of the earthquake and any resultant economic hits could affect the ability to offer a tax cut programme in the short term

Residents are being warned aftershocks connected to the Kaikoura earthquake will continue for months to years.

Santa Claus is coming to town - in Christchurch - after initial fears the 7.8 magnitude quake may have cancelled this year's Christmas in the Park concert.

The daughter-in-law of the 100-year-old woman rescued from the rubble of an historic homestead speaks out.

It's back to business for most Wellington workers today according to the city's mayor, as buildings reopen in the CBD.

WATCH: Kylee Guy's new partner, Kent Martin, has spoken about his family's lucky escape from their crumbling home during the 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

Volunteers say they will continue rescuing paua along Kaikoura's coastline at the first low tide tomorrow after seeking permission from iwi.

The young baby of Kylee Guy and her new partner Kent Martin would almost certainly have been crushed to death in Monday's earthquake if not for the quick actions of his father.​

The acting Civil Defence Minister has blasted comments made by the head of Geonet - saying he feels blindsided.

Around 50 per cent of buildings in Kaikoura have had their rapid assessment completed.

A visit by one of Kaikoura's world-famous whales has lifted the spirits of the town's quake-struck residents today.

Four Wellington students are without a home after abandoning their rickety Aro Valley flat during Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

The probability of another 7.0-plus quake striking have fallen further, GeoNet reported today, but large aftershocks are still likely across a large area of New Zealand.

The Ministry of Health says the risk of a gastro bug outbreak in Kaikoura is under control for the time being.

Thousands of central Wellington workers face an uncertain week as the clean-up from Monday's devastating 7.8 earthquake clean-up.

Prime Minister John Key writes exclusively for the Herald on Sunday after the Kaikoura earthquake.

COMMENT: Brian Tamaki's comments concerning earthquakes and their function in God's beautiful plan for mankind are beyond reason and beneath contempt.

Few places in the world can boast the natural wonders of Kaikoura. That all changed in one shaking, shocking minute last Monday morning.

Some of the earthquake relief efforts are wrapping up in Kaikoura.

Rural residents are frustrated at being forgotten almost a week after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake shattered Kaikoura.