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Earthquake looters: 'They're lowlifes'
Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Gerry Brownlee said he is disgusted with the people who have looted earthquake victims' homes and a train.
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.
The earthquake that struck Kaikoura this week could cost the insurance industry as much as $5.3 billion.
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.
One of the car park buildings at Lower Hutt's Queensgate shopping centre has been found to have suffered structural damage in Monday's 7.8 magnitude quake.
Peter Dunne has echoed calls from the public to strip Destiny Church of its tax-exempt status.
It's critical shellfish and rock lobsters in Kaikoura's new intertidal zone are protected, MPI says.
It is too soon to say how the earthquake recovery costs will impact on any tax-cut plans by National, says the Finance Minister.
Nelson plasterer's bright idea sees plane land in quake-torn area laden with KFC, McDonald's burgers and pizza.
Water flooded 140m inland south of Kaikoura, damaging one home at Little Pigeon Bay.
The Army aid convoy foiled in its attempt to reach cut-off Kaikoura by the Inland Road yesterday is making another go today.
Red Cross member Kath Cosgrove said Kaikpura locals are starting to break under the stress following Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake.
Cafe owners are calling for "business anew" as they hope numbers will soon return to normal in quake-stricken Kaikoura.
Quake victim's family express 'sincere gratitude' for community support.
Stranded tourists are drinking and partying through the night causing grief for locals, says MP.
More homes have been evacuated in Kaikoura after a potential landslide risk was detected.
Lying on the ground next to Kaikoura Highschool's gymnasium wall was a pile of fractured concret bricks.
Warships from Australia, Canada and the United States have arrived in Kaikoura to help with disaster relief efforts.
Eight properties in Marlborough have been identified as being too badly damaged to be entered.
Whale Watch Kaikoura is overwhelmed by the support they have received following a temporary closure after Monday's quake.
New concerns that heavy rain could bring flooding to the east coast of the South Island.
The Kaikoura emergency access road has been closed to all vehicles. The road was previously open for emergency and critical support
A petition against Destiny Church's tax-free status is gaining momentum - with 102,000 signatures and climbing.
An alternative inland route for ferry traffic has been established running from Picton to Christchurch, via Murchison and the Lewis Pass.
Power, water and road access is slowly being restored to earthquake-hit areas of the South Island as crews work around the clock.
Businesses in quake-hit areas will be paid to keep on staff for at least eight weeks, the Govt says.
A truck driver has described the inland road into Kaikoura as being like Russian roulette.
Kaikoura locals are beginning to join the exodus out of their quake ravaged settlement. With 1000 tourists successfully evacuated