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Interactive: How quake changed landscape

A new satellite-based tool published by Landcare Research has provided one of the clearest views yet of what changes last month's 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake wrought on the landscape.

Council backtracks on building rechecks

Wellington City Council says they will not be held to an earlier plan to recheck buildings after a magnitude 5 or above tremor.

'Anger, frustration, despair' after quake

Many Kiwis affected by the 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake will need "significant ongoing psychological support", the PM's chief science adviser says.

Gay MP hits out at Tamaki's message

National MP Paul Foster-Bell has spoken out for the first time about his sexuality in response to Brian Tamaki linking homosexuality to earthquakes.

In Iceland, eruptions bring tourism boom

An Icelandic volcano brought much of the world's air travel to a halt. And then it brought the world to Iceland.

Four Wellington buildings face demolition

There are now four buildings at Wellington's CentrePort which could be demolished following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

Footage reveals quake-made canyon

"Gobsmacking" drone footage has captured an up-close view of a massive canyon created near Mt Lyford by this month's 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake.

Danger revealed from quake-made dams

INTERACTIVE: Dams created by landslides in this month's 7.8 quake have been pin-pointed on a detailed new map created by GNS Science and Environment Canterbury.

Rachel Stewart: What to do when your days are numbered

COMMENT: I had never, for one second, consciously entertained the idea that human extinction was conceivable in the near term.

Watch: Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement speaks at National Crisis Centre

Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement speaking at today’s update at the National Crisis Centre

Watch: Aid in convoy to Kaikoura

Lance Corporal Drew Joyce talks about the army aid convoy to Kaikoura

Watch NZH Focus: Japanese earthquake warning system

An early warning system that gave hundreds of thousands of Japanese a chance to take cover before the magnitude 9 earthquake struck in 2011. When every second is critical, the system was a life-saver. Join Tristram Clayton to find out more.

Westport's dredge offered to Kaikoura

The repair of Kaikoura's harbour may provide an opportunity for Westport's dredge, says Buller Mayor Garry Howard.

Watch: Scargill residents cleaning up after sharp quake

Scargill resident David Blackler talks about Tuesday's 5.7 earthquake.

Route to Kaikoura tests NZ Army drivers

Defence Force truck drivers brave waist-deep water crossings, damaged bridges and overhanging rocks to get supplies to Kaikoura.

Evacuees to wait weeks to return home

It may be months before inner-city Wellington residents are allowed home.

Quake brings back horror for survivors

Yesterday's earthquake off the coast of Japan brought back memories of the 2011 disaster for many locals.

Rudman: Defence needs to start on home front

COMMENT: Three major shakes in South Island in the last six years, have highlighted how the enemy we are most likely to have to front is the one within.