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.​

A 106-year old lodge pancaked in Monday's earthquake, with its owners lucky to escape with their lives.

Bishop Brian Tamaki is under fire for blaming earthquakes on sinners, murderers and gays in a sermon.

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

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.

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

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

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.

The historic Hurunui Hotel in North Canterbury has been temporarily closed following Monday’s earthquake. But it’s owner is hopeful it will soon be declared safe to re-open.

Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall have sent a message to all New Zealanders affected by this week's devastating 7.8 magnitude quake.

4WD emergency team laden with supplies has been denied the ability to deliver the badly needed food and relief

He lost his partner, his home and is sore all over after the weekend's devastating earthquake in the northeastern South Island.

John Key says the Government expects to announce measures for a national disaster warning system which will "blast a message out to everyone".

Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Gerry Brownlee said he is disgusted with the people who have looted earthquake victims' homes and a train.

MPI has denied reports it sent a letter to volunteers today stating they can continue moving paua along Kaikoura's coastline - paua should be left where they are.

A man who has survived six disasters is calling for more support to be given to Kaikoura.

The earthquake that struck Kaikoura this week could cost the insurance industry as much as $5.3 billion.

Anyone with concerns about their building shouldn't hesitate to ask their landlord or body corporate if it's been inspected by a qualified engineer.

A helicopter owner has offered to fly the body of Jo-Anne Mackinnon home for burial in Kaikoura.

Statistics New Zealand has hit out at claims its quake-damaged headquarters could be demolished.