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Statistics NZ finds temporary home

Statistics NZ staff are moving into a new home after the 7.8 earthquake partially collapsed its headquarters at CentrePort.

7.4 Japan quake: What we know so far

Residents were urged to "evacuate immediately" after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Fukushima prefecture in Japan, sparking a tsunami warning.

Investigation launched into quake-damaged building

Asbestos contamination and a highly unstable building have destroyed any chance of personal belongings being saved from 61 Molesworth St in Wellington.

Watch NZH Focus: Tsunami sighted near Japan

A tsunami has been spotted out to sea and is about to hit the eastern coast of Japan. Joint Tristram Clayton for the latest.

Japan, Kaikoura quake: 'No connection'

Victoria University earthquake scientist Dr John Townend says Kiwis shouldn't draw any connections between the Japan quake and last Monday's 7.8 Kaikoura quake.

Japan quake: 'That was a decent shake'

'Early wake-up call' for former All Black Cory Jane as quake hits Japan.

Watch NZH Focus: Tsunami warning for Japan

An earthquake has struck Japan and a tsunami warning has been issued. Join Tristram Clayton for the latest.

Quake lamb rescued from deep crevasse

First there were "quake cows", now a lamb has been plucked to safety in Canterbury.

7.4 earthquake and tsunami hits Japan

WATCH: Tsunami warning lifted in Japan after major earthquake hits same region devastated by 2011 quake.

Key's smooth ride after a shaky start

Claire Trevett plots the topsy-turvy week of Prime Minister John Key - in which a quake sets the scene.

Free public transport comes to Kaikoura

A free public transport service will roll out tomorrow in Kaikoura to help rural residents get to town.

Key: Quakes will affect tax-cut timing

Opposition parties piled into Prime Minister John Key yesterday for mentioning tax cuts in the same breath as the Kaikoura Earthquake

Cordon frustrates North Canterbury locals

"It's really frustrating. We've been up and down the road since the quake happened, we know the risk. We don't need this cordon and convoy."

Generous pilot swoops on quake victims

The latest local doing his bit to help has spent hundreds delivering food to cut-off families in a remote part of Kaikoura.

26 buildings red-stickered in Waiau

Tiny North Canterbury town of Waiau, with population 300, bore the brunt of last week's earthquake.

Kaikoura Quake: How has wildlife fared?

How has Kaikoura's world-famous wildlife responded to the 7.8 earthquake? Science reporter Jamie Morton looked at what we know so far.

Solitary student sits afternoon exam

Just one determined student turned up for the afternoon exams at Kaikoura High School today.

Wellington demolition gets go-ahead

Work to demolish a quake-damaged Wellington office tower is expected to take about two weeks, weather permitting.