Firefighters have been working flat out in New Plymouth today assessing the damage after two tornadoes tore through the city early this morning.

The foster father of a teenager killed in yesterday's Ohope landslip tried desperately to save him.

Score another point for moon man Ken Ring - he picked the latest earthquake for Christchurch.

When roots run deep they can survive many a shaking.

Ash clouds and fresh quakes boost the need for strong leadership.

60pc of buildings in Christchurch red zone could face demolition.

Industry sources are warning that the volcanic ash cloud's impact on the tourism sector will be serious if the disruptions continue much longer.

As South Island passengers find flights are delayed, many await travel news in airport terminals.

Pharmacist sees the tension in customers' faces - and in their prescriptions.

A woman who fled the biggest nuclear power disaster in history says the Christchurch earthquakes have been far more terrifying.

A new hell has dawned on thousands of Cantabrians - they're trapped in a liquefied limbo-land and cannot leave quake-ravaged Christchurch even if they want to. For many, the devastating earthquake double-whammy...