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Key: Quakes could delay tax cuts

John Key said the cost of the earthquake and any resultant economic hits could affect the ability to offer a tax cut programme in the short term

More than 4000 tremors in seven days

Residents are being warned aftershocks connected to the Kaikoura earthquake will continue for months to years.

Christmas show in Christchurch to go ahead

Santa Claus is coming to town - in Christchurch - after initial fears the 7.8 magnitude quake may have cancelled this year's Christmas in the Park concert.

Wife's quake horror: I knew he was gone

The daughter-in-law of the 100-year-old woman rescued from the rubble of an historic homestead speaks out.

Back to work in Welly: What to expect

It's back to business for most Wellington workers today according to the city's mayor, as buildings reopen in the CBD.

Kylee Guy's baby seconds from tragedy

WATCH: Kylee Guy's new partner, Kent Martin, has spoken about his family's lucky escape from their crumbling home during the 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

Paua volunteers to defy ban

Volunteers say they will continue rescuing paua along Kaikoura's coastline at the first low tide tomorrow after seeking permission from iwi.

Watch: Kylee Guy's family survive after their home is destroyed by deadly quake

The young baby of Kylee Guy and her new partner Kent Martin would almost certainly have been crushed to death in Monday's earthquake if not for the quick actions of his father.​

Historic lodge owners' amazing escape

A 106-year old lodge pancaked in Monday's earthquake, with its owners lucky to escape with their lives.

John Key: Take a bow, New Zealand

Prime Minister John Key writes exclusively for the Herald on Sunday after the Kaikoura earthquake.

Paul Little: Leave Tamaki to his talking mud

COMMENT: Brian Tamaki's comments concerning earthquakes and their function in God's beautiful plan for mankind are beyond reason and beneath contempt.

Can Kaikoura come back from quake?

Few places in the world can boast the natural wonders of Kaikoura. That all changed in one shaking, shocking minute last Monday morning.

Last communal meal at Takahanga Marae

Some of the earthquake relief efforts are wrapping up in Kaikoura.

Quake: We've been forgotten - residents

Rural residents are frustrated at being forgotten almost a week after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake shattered Kaikoura.

British Kaikoura's message for Kaikoura

British woman Kaikoura Stuart has a message for the people of the town she was named after.

Watch: Sherwood residents face big earthquake clean-up

Kara Lynn left Christchurch after the 2011 earthquake and has now had a new fault line open up near her Sherwood property following Monday’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake.

Watch: One of New Zealand’s oldest pubs is red stickered

The historic Hurunui Hotel in North Canterbury has been temporarily closed following Monday’s earthquake. But it’s owner is hopeful it will soon be declared safe to re-open.

Prince Charles' message for Kiwis

Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall have sent a message to all New Zealanders affected by this week's devastating 7.8 magnitude quake.