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.

British woman Kaikoura Stuart has a message for the people of the town she was named after.

Kara Lynn left Christchurch after the 2011 earthquake and has now had a new fault line open up near her Sherwood property following Monday’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake.

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.

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.

Hundreds of home checks have been carried out in the worst-hit areas by Red Cross personnel since Monday's 7.8 quake.

It's critical shellfish and rock lobsters in Kaikoura's new intertidal zone are protected, MPI says.

COMMENT: It's time New Zealand dropped its famed "number eight wire" mentality and "she'll be right" attitude.

The US Admiral who ordered the USS Sampson to divert to the earthquake disaster zone has a long history with New Zealand.

Sitting in the darkness of his mountain home, aftershocks rumbling through and his partner's body in his arms, Gary Morton had never felt so alone.

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

Thousands of workers and residents of Wellington's CBD have been displaced, as engineers continue to detect damage incurred to buildings.

The number of aftershocks since Monday's big quake has topped 2800.

It is too soon to say how the earthquake recovery costs will impact on any tax-cut plans by National, says the Finance Minister.

COMMENT: I'm heartened by outpourings of aroha and kindness in a time of need.

COMMENT: I was in the basement vault last night counting my money when I heard a deep rumbling in Earth. "Hannah," I called out, "it's those gays again!"

A 27 truck military convoy battled poor weather and the threat of more landslides to deliver 8860 litres of fuel and 10,000 litres of water to Kaikoura today.

Four people, including two children, from Waiau, North Canterbury have contracted norovirus in the last two days, Canterbury DHB says. The