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
New ZealandCarpark demolition: 'News is just getting worse as every day goes by'Rob Zorn's car is one of 10 vehicles left in Wellington building to be demolished that cannot be retrieved.09 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandExpedition probes post-quake tsunami riskA major expedition to the submarine Kaikoura Canyon is assessing whether the November 14 quake elevated tsunami risks to coastal settlements.09 Dec 02:28 AM
BusinessGreen Party wants to legalise cannabisThe Green Party has released its updated drug law reform policy, which would regulate access to cannabis and allow for medicinal cannabis.09 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandKaikoura quake: Most detailed imagesThe most detailed satellite imagery showing the impact of the 7.8 magnitude Kaikoura earthquake on November 14 has been released.09 Dec 01:29 AM
New ZealandPop-up supermarket to open after quakesThe earthquakes closed New World Hutt City, so its owners have opened a pop-up supermarket.09 Dec 01:00 AM
BusinessRelief for quake-hit businesses extendedThe subsidy will continue for another eight weeks and extends to businesses in Hanmer Springs and wider Hurunui District.08 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandWind delays Wellington demolitionWellington's notorious weather has delayed the demolition of quake-damaged office building.08 Dec 10:50 PM
