A high-rise office block at risk of collapse is finally being torn down in Wellington.

Wellington's wild wind has put the brakes on the demolition of a severely earthquake-damaged office building in the central city.

Final demolition work is set to begin today on an earthquake damaged Wellington office block.

A large demolition show expected to take place in Wellington central this morning, has been delayed.

Wellingtonians and people living on the top of the South Island were shaken awake as a strong quake rattled the centre of the country.

Wellington police have found an autistic 19-year-old, who was reported missing earlier this evening, "safe and sound in Paraparaumu".

COMMENT: Wellington at the moment resembles something between a war zone and a crime scene.

The Government's being urged to extend its earthquake support, to also help the thousands of Wellingtonians out of work.

The owners of Lower Hutt's Queensgate Mall have been ordered to urgently demolish an entire building in the complex.

Demolition of 61 Molesworth Street has started this afternoon.

Three buildings owned by the Wellington City Council are set to be quickly demolished after inspections related to this month's massive 7.8 earthquake.

Part-time workers, casuals and temps in Wellington are unable to get to their jobs, and have no safety net.

More than 25 police staff remain in Kaikoura and the surrounding area offering reassurance to locals and offering their assistance.

Earthquake damage at a retirement village has forced the company to demolish an entire block of 40 units.

Alternative work spaces are being arranged for hundreds of office workers kicked out of the Asteron building. The building, which

Demolition work on the quake-damaged building at 61 Molesworth Street in Wellington central is due to start today, hopefully after lunchtime.

Wanted man using social media to avoid police, says detective.

The company that let people live in a Wellington commercial building may face council prosecution.

Green Party co-leader James Shaw has decided to run in Wellington Central again in 2017.

Wellington City Council has taken over management of the deconstruction of 61 Molesworth St from the building's owner Prime Property Group.

Calls to mental health helplines have spiked since the Kaikoura Earthquake.

Confusion surrounds investigation of alleged illegal tenancies of an earthquake-damaged building in Wellington.

Worksafe have found that nobody was deemed responsible for the death of a Wellington man died of crushing injuries while repairing a lift in the city.

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

Strong winds recorded in capital.

Prime Property Group is standing by the manager who allowed tenants to live in a commercial building on Molesworth St in Wellington, which is now being demolished.

Wellington's Lambton House building was partially evacuated after a technician found a "potentially hazardous" substance in a lift well.

Last Monday's earthquake should be a wake-up call about the risks commercial building owners overlook when it comes to non-structural items, say experts.

A new report into alcohol and drug use among police detainees shows a reduction in cannabis and alcohol consumption, while the demand for methamphetamine is on the rise.

Statistics NZ staff are moving into a new home after the 7.8 earthquake partially collapsed its headquarters at CentrePort.