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
WorldSolomons quake - reports of damageNew Zealand is no longer under a tsunami threat after a powerful 7.8 earthquake struck off the Solomon Islands this morning.08 Dec 07:36 PM
New Zealand'It was shaking... my heart was racing'Solomon Islanders were violently shaken awake by a 7.8 magnitude quake this morning.08 Dec 07:35 PM
New ZealandCarpark building to be demolishedThe earthquake-stricken Reading Cinema carpark building in central Wellington will be demolished.08 Dec 03:34 AM
New Zealand3.5 quake hits near WhanganuiHerald columnist Rachel Stewart, who lives just north of Whanganui felt the quake. "It was really loud," she said.08 Dec 12:31 AM
New ZealandQuote of the year: Pick your favouriteCows, guns and sex help give us plenty of quotable quotes for 2016.07 Dec 09:19 PM
New ZealandNew powers on Wellington buildingsWellington City Council's recovery manager officially has the power to make building owners share the results of their building inspections with the council.07 Dec 04:57 AM
New ZealandNCEA exam results release date revealedAfter an exam season marred by mistakes, the date NCEA students will be able to check their results online has been released.06 Dec 10:47 PM
InvestmentRevealed: 16 blocks shut by quakeNew report out on Wellington CBD buildings damaged by last month's earthquake reveals who is worst affected and which buildings are shut.06 Dec 07:12 PM
Business'We are finding it hard to get motivated'Three weeks on from the 7.8 Kaikoura quake, companies are struggling.06 Dec 06:21 PM
New ZealandRoad to Kaikoura could reopen by XmasA badly quake-damaged stretch of State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura could be reopened by mid-December, says Simon Bridges.06 Dec 05:57 AM
New ZealandDrivers asked to be patient on alternate highwayCanterbury's Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive with caution while the Lewis Pass alternate highway (State Highway 7) 06 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandInteractive: How quake changed landscapeA new satellite-based tool published by Landcare Research has provided one of the clearest views yet of what changes last month's 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake wrought on the landscape.06 Dec 01:49 AM
New ZealandThree quake landslide dams at high riskNearly a dozen dams formed by landslides in the devastating Kaikoura quake are being closely monitored for fear of collapsing.05 Dec 07:51 PM
