Home / New ZealandPicton storefront destroyed in 7.5 earthquakeMorgan TaitNZ Herald·13 Nov, 2016 10:16 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditCCTV footage shows this morning's earthquake shaking the Spruce Goose cafe in WellingtonPicton man Rob Burn captured a telling photo of a collapsed shop front in Picton.Twisted metal and bricks from the shop's façade spilled onto the footpath and road - with powerlines hanging loose and the roof cavity exposed. "That seemed to be the only bit of damage I could see in town so far," he said. "The town looks pretty good except for that facade."The store, which sold clothing and craft goods, belonged to a young recently married couple, he said.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.A coffee shop next door remained open, and was busy with locals and tourists."It was packed. People were quite pleased it wasn't worse but disappointed of course that there has been some loss of life and that Kaikoura is completely cut off."SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew Zealand'Disregard for safety': Man filmed car surfing in Auckland car park28 Dec 07:29 AMNew ZealandNew app lets pokie addicts ban themselves without the awkward paperwork28 Dec 07:00 AMNew ZealandMan filmed ‘car surfing’ vehicle in empty Franklin carparkWatch28 Dec 06:26 AMSponsoredThe Bay’s secret advantage07 Dec 09:54 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
