BusinessQuake-battered farmers rally togetherFarmers in quake-battered North Canterbury are rallying together, pitching in for supplies, sharing gear, and helping out on damaged properties.16 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandQuake upgraded from 7.5 to 7.8 magnitudeThe change means aftershocks may be larger in magnitude for a longer period of time.16 Nov 04:46 AM
New ZealandWatch: Key talks emergency legislation for KaikouraPrime Minister talks about whether emergency legislation might be required in wake of Kaikoura quake Watch16 Nov 04:31 AM
New Zealand7.8 quake: Another tragedy for familyPeter and Jules Wallace have suffered enough. And now this.16 Nov 04:24 AM
New ZealandImages of relief in KaikouraIt was a day of rescuing travellers stranded in Kaikoura and reassuring those left behind as the PM dropped in to survey the scene in Kaikoura today.16 Nov 04:21 AM
New ZealandKey calls Tamaki's comments 'madness'The PM and Kaikoura's mayor have dismissed Brain Tamaki's comments blaming the devastating earthquakes on "gays, murderers and sinners".16 Nov 03:04 AM
New ZealandKaikoura quake: a scientist's perspectiveWhat's it like to be part of the team at GNS Science when a big quake hits? Seismologist Dr Helen Anderson shares an insight.16 Nov 02:50 AM
New ZealandQuake-devastated Waiau receives reliefTonnes of food, water and supplies are being driven into earthquake-hit Waiau by big-hearted Cantabrians.16 Nov 02:22 AM
New ZealandRetirement village apartments evacuatedA block of apartments at a Wellington retirement village has been evacuated due to fears of suspected structural damage.16 Nov 02:03 AM
New ZealandDoC to check seal colonySeals are likely to have been killed but it isn't yet clear if the popular Ohau Point seal colony has been destroyed by the Kaikoura earthquake.16 Nov 01:40 AM
New ZealandMore Wellington towers evacuatedElderly residents of a retirement village in the upmarket suburb of Khandallah are among those who have been evacuated.16 Nov 12:58 AM
BusinessPost-earthquake advice for employersEmployers whose staff are struggling to cope following Monday's earthquake are being given advice on how to best support their employees.16 Nov 12:51 AM
BusinessSea freight takes over from road and railSupermarket shelves in the earthquake-stricken region of North Canterbury will remain stocked if the Ports of Auckland has any say in it.16 Nov 12:48 AM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki blames sinners for quakesDestiny Church's Brian Tamaki has blamed earthquakes on gays, sinners, and murderers.16 Nov 12:27 AM
BDBDBusinessEQC defends Christchurch repairsEQC chairman Maarten Wevers has defended building repairs in Christchurch in response to a petition for a royal commission.16 Nov 12:12 AM
New Zealand'Kaikoura could happen in Queenstown'Queenstown residents would probably face a similar scenario to the one in Kaikoura should the Alpine Fault rupture.15 Nov 11:54 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Structural damage to Wellington CBDJoin Bernadine Oliver-Kerby as she talks to political reporter Isaac Davison in Wellington. A big part of Wellington’s CBD is in a holding pattern at the moment after Monday’s quake.Watch15 Nov 11:33 PM
New ZealandKiwis open homes, hearts and walletsFinancial aid is pouring in for earthquake victims with more than $50,000 already raised in the Red Cross appeal.15 Nov 11:05 PM
Banking and financeMajor banks offer financial assistanceQuake-hit customers and businesses have been offered mortgage relief and access to savings.15 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandCan animals sense earthquakes?The latest earthquake again prompted reports of animals behaving strangely just before the main shock hit. What does science say?15 Nov 10:57 PM
New ZealandA picture of devastationNew aerial photos show there is much work to be done after Monday's 7.8 quake.15 Nov 10:38 PM
New ZealandClarence River rafters' lucky escapeA woman who was among the group of rafters camping by the Clarence River when Monday's earthquake struck has spoken about their "fortunate" 15 Nov 10:06 PM
New ZealandVolcanoes keep quiet amid quakesIt appears our volcanoes have slept through the Kaikoura quake, with monitoring equipment showing only a few tremors over recent days.15 Nov 10:05 PM
AgribusinessMilk collection in doubt after quakesSome dairy farmers in the South Island might have to dispose of their milk due to road closures and other issues.15 Nov 09:51 PM
New ZealandNaval ships bypass celebrations to head southNavy celebrations depleted by quake recovery efforts.15 Nov 09:31 PM
TourismPicton ferry terminal may need a rebuildPort of Malborough expects to find out today whether the ferry terminal building at Picton is structurally sound.15 Nov 09:21 PM
RoyalsQueen 'shocked' by earthquakeQueen Elizabeth II has sent a message of condolence to the Governor-General of New Zealand.15 Nov 09:15 PM
RetailWellington retailers feel the painWellington retailers are likely to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in the wake of the earthquakes and terrible weather.15 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandBrownlee: Cost of quake to be billionsActing Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says the cost of the earthquakes was still to emerge, but it would be in the billions of dollars.15 Nov 08:59 PM
New ZealandPart of SH1 'stuffed' says KeyJohn Key says parts of State Highway One may be damaged beyond repair after Monday's quake.15 Nov 08:59 PM
New ZealandEvacuation begins: Tourists ferried to shipCivil Defence aims to rescue 600 stranded tourists from Kaikoura today.15 Nov 08:54 PM
New ZealandBad weather on way for Wgtn, KaikouraQuake-ravaged regions are bracing for a fresh weather onslaught with heavy rain and bitterly cold gales set to batter central New Zealand in the next 48 hours.15 Nov 07:32 PM
New ZealandTrump and Key connect - over golfDonald Trump has called John Key and offered his sympathies over the earthquake and spoke about the TPP, and Sir Bob Charles.15 Nov 07:30 PM
