New ZealandCTV collapse: Will police press charges?Police have completed their criminal investigation into the fatal CTV building collapse and are now seeking legal advice on whether charges will be laid.16 Dec 03:37 AM
New ZealandFranz Josef township quake zone droppedAfter six years of uncertainty, the Westland District Council yesterday dropped the controversial "fault rupture avoidance zone" that divided Franz Josef Glacier township.16 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandInland road to Kaikoura to open fullyThe inland road to Kaikoura will open to the public for unrestricted use next week.16 Dec 12:42 AM
New ZealandBrownlee stands by comments to farmerActing Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says he doesn't regret a heated exchange with a farmer in Kaikoura yesterday.15 Dec 10:39 PM
New ZealandKaikoura crayfish ban to lift next weekImportant fishery in good shape after Kaikoura earthquake.15 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Offshore landscape has 'totally changed' after earthquakeNIWA marine ecology technician Mark Fenwick was recently working off the coast of Marlborough, participating in survey work to determine the impacts of the November 14 mW 7.8 earthquake on the rock lobster fishery.Watch15 Dec 10:20 PM
WorldWatch: What is the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'?A 40,000 km line along the Pacific Rim, known as the "ring of fire," is the most geologically active place on earth.Watch15 Dec 07:48 PM
WorldOcean-floor hole a ticking bombJust above Australia, the sea floor has been torn, creating a huge hole 7km deep. It could cause deadly quakes and tsunamis.15 Dec 07:07 PM
New Zealand7.8 quake: Goldfish survived weeks aloneBrittany Godderidge retrieved clothing and documents from her quake-evacuated Wellington apartment - as well as her 2-year-old goldfish, Sir Swimsalot.15 Dec 07:07 PM
New ZealandQuote of the year: A nod to Destiny, sexA Green MP'S witty response to controversial church leader Bishop Brian Tamaki has taken out the public's vote for quote of the year.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWelly workers evacuated, sent homeMore office workers have been sent home in central Wellington as more earthquake damage comes to light.15 Dec 06:13 AM
New ZealandBill English visits quake-ravaged KaikouraPrime Minister Bill English is making his first official visit today - to earthquake ravaged Kaikoura.14 Dec 10:44 PM
New ZealandSH1 repairs impress EnglishBill English's first official visit takes him to Kaikoura, where he is impressed by recovery efforts.14 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandSH1 rebuild to cost up to $2 billionThe Government has committed to rebuilding State Highway 1 to Kaikoura - at a cost of more than $1 billion.14 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandQuake street partly opensRelief for Wellington workers this morning as part of Molesworth St finally reopens.14 Dec 07:24 PM
New ZealandQuake 'predictor' unapologeticThe man who added to the anxiety of Gisborne residents this week after warning of an earthquake insists he has "nothing to apologise for".14 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandQuake demolition: Some belongings returnedDemolition contractors have been able to get a small amount of material out of the quake-damaged building at 61 Molesworth St.14 Dec 05:34 AM
New ZealandQuake grant for damaged homesPeople whose houses were damaged in last month's earthquake can apply for a $1000 Red Cross grant.14 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandSchool leavers unaffected by quakes - studySchool leavers remarkably unaffected by earthquakes, surprising research finds.14 Dec 02:55 AM
New ZealandKaikoura struggling on quake anniversaryThe quake struck just after midnight on November 14, causing massive fault line ruptures and slips, damaging buildings and closing key roads.13 Dec 09:08 PM
BusinessDeal struck to simplify Kaikoura claimsThe Earthquake Commission and the Insurance Council of New Zealand have struck a deal to stop double ups on assessing property.13 Dec 03:31 AM
New ZealandQuake road to reopen before ChristmasJust "three or four" slips remain across State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura at this stage and teams are working hard to clear them.12 Dec 06:17 PM
New ZealandString of earthquakes rattle the countryA string of light earthquakes have hit several parts of the country since Seddon was rattled by a 4.7 magnitude quake last night.12 Dec 05:28 PM
OpinionJosh Williams: We need imported skill as well as trainingCOMMENT: Getting the right number of workers with the right skills at the right time in an economy doesn't just happen.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPanic after Facebook quake predictionLong queues have formed at two petrol stations in Gisborne apparently driven by an earthquake predicted posted on Facebook.12 Dec 05:55 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.7 quake rattles near SeddonThe quake, which has been upgraded to 'strong' from 'moderate' by Geonet, was felt in Wellington.12 Dec 05:23 AM
New ZealandIncreased risk of massive quakeGNS Science says the probability of a big quake has increased following the Kaikoura earthquake.12 Dec 03:42 AM
New ZealandAftershocks rattle New Zealand overnightMore than a dozen aftershocks have rattled the country since midnight last night.11 Dec 04:24 PM
New ZealandCentrePort buildings could be demolishedSeveral buildings on Wellington's waterfront could be demolished following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Kaikoura. Those are all on CentrePort's land.11 Dec 04:00 PM
TourismPlan to get tourists back to KaikouraThe Govtt will re-double its promotion of the "Alpine Pacific Triangle" to get tourists back to quake-hit Kaikoura, Hanmer and Christchurch.11 Dec 02:18 AM
New ZealandLotto donates $2.7m to KaikouraKaikoura has another $2.7 million to help it rebuild after being hit hard by the devastating earthquake last month.10 Dec 06:20 PM
WorldSolomons shaken by 6.9 earthquakeA magnitude 6.9 earthquake has just struck the Solomon Islands a day after another big quake and triggered tsunami alerts.09 Dec 07:50 PM
New Zealand3D footage shows earthquake damageNew 3D fly-through footage of the Kaikoura coastline is being used to assess key areas of damage.09 Dec 05:25 AM
New Zealand$700k earthquake stopbank repair billRepairs to South Island stopbanks damaged in the Kaikōura earthquake is expected to cost nearly $700,000.09 Dec 04:10 AM
