Power is gradually being restored in Kaikoura, but sewerage systems and water supplies are still down and it could be days before they are back up and running, Civil Defence says.

The Sky Tower will be lit in black and white tonight, as a mark of solidarity with the rest of the country following today's earthquakes. Acting

A 100-year-old woman and her daughter-in-law were rescued from the rubble of an historic homestead, while her son tragically did not make it.

Students at an Auckland school were 20 minutes into their history scholarship exam this morning before it was cancelled.

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When Tess Prentice got tossed out of bed by the giant earthquake that destroyed her cliff-top family home, she thought it was the "end of the world".

Scientists have debunked a prediction that a major earthquake could hit the South Pacific on November 14.

Anyone with damage should lodge claims with the Earthquake Commission within three months.

As New Zealand wakes up to reports of the series of earthquakes to have shaken the country overnight the rest of the world is also coming to grips with the news.

A family who fled their New Brighton home with their disabled child have returned to find the property looted.

A Waiau local says roads around the epicentre of this morning's quake are blocked by massive landslides and deep cracks that stretch for miles.

Heavy rain and wind is forecast to batter the upper South Island and lower North Island this afternoon.

Here is everything you need to know in wake of the 7.5 quake.

There is no doubt in Daniel Rockhouse's mind that he and Russell Smith were not the only two who survived the first Pike River mine explosion.

More than one fault may be responsible for this morning's earthquakes.

Reports of damage are emerging and tsunami waves are starting to hit the east coast of New Zealand following a series of strong earthquakes around the country.

It's beginning to feel like summer in some parts of the country, with pohutukawa bursting into bloom. "People have been getting a

The driver of the 4WD which got stuck in a North Canterbury river was breath-tested at the scene, and was over the limit, according to police.

The wet and windy spring weather looks set to continue but the warm summery temperatures are coming to an end this weekend.

Fire gutted a classroom at the former Kenmure Intermediate School site in Dunedin this morning.

Elisabeth Easther finds a town full of golden opportunities.

A PhD psychology student drove her unwarranted and unregistered Mercedes Benz through Dunedin streets, while swigging on a bottle of wine.

Rare November snow is forecast for the South Island with road snowfall warnings issued for some alpine passes.

Mainfreight managing director Don Braid says he will take on more trucks and ships in the lead-up to what he expects to be record

Hokitika's relocated Pioneer Statue is back in the news again.

AOS members were called out twice in the space of an hour last night to deal with men who were threatening self-harm.

A Hepatitis C sufferer who deliberately flicked blood in a women's face has been charged in Christchurch District Court.

New Westland Mayor Bruce Smith, only a week into the job, has been caught out after delivering a speech using the plagiarised words of the US President.

West Coast author Wendy Scott has picked up a second international award for her teen novel Hieroglyph.

A burglar crawled on his belly inside a Dunedin grocery store to prevent detection from sensor alarms and steal thousands of dollars from its safe.