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 ZealandWellington woman Irene Katsougiannis died from blow with heavy ornament - coroner12 Apr 08:33 PMNew ZealandThe trade deal with Singapore that might help fuel supply | Herald NOW BusinessWatch12 Apr 08:27 PMLiveNew ZealandClean up begins, evacuated residents return as Cyclone Vaianu moves away12 Apr 08:24 PMSponsoredSponsored: The deposit myth putting Kiwis off building24 Mar 04:35 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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