New ZealandRing of Fire: Why NZ's in the danger zoneNo place on Earth is safe from the force of Mother Nature but countries on the "Ring of Fire" are certainly most vulnerable.22 Nov 08:54 PM
New Zealand'Every room like a grenade's gone off'For the tiny community of Scargill, last night's aftershock was worse than the big one of a week ago.22 Nov 08:53 PM
New ZealandEarthquake near White Island felt throughout NZA weak earthquake which hit near White Island this morning has been felt throughout the North Island. The 4.7 quake was recorded 22 Nov 08:49 PM
New ZealandWatch: Seabed raised following quakeA scientist has shared an up-close look at how last week's 7.8 quake hoisted up Kaikoura's coastline.22 Nov 08:38 PM
BusinessQuake damage due to lack of seismic restraintsA significant cause of damage to commercial property buildings in the Kaikoura earthquake is a failure to comply with non-structural, seismic restraint guidelines.22 Nov 08:37 PM
New ZealandDaughter flies in to help elderly parentsAs people flee earthquake-hit Kaikoura, an Australian woman has flown in to care for her elderly parents.22 Nov 08:18 PM
New ZealandHastings contributes $50,000 to Kaikoura quake fundThe people of Hastings are to make a $50,000 contribution towards relief efforts following the Kaikoura earthquake last week. At 22 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandCompany stands behind Molesworth managerPrime Property Group is standing by the manager who allowed tenants to live in a commercial building on Molesworth St in Wellington, which is now being demolished.22 Nov 06:20 PM
New ZealandAftershock forces people out of homesA strong aftershock sends fearful people out of their homes for the night.22 Nov 05:41 PM
Banking and financeNZ's vulnerability highlighted by eventsCOMMENT: Having some of their money outside New Zealand is crucial for long-term investors, Mark Lister writes.22 Nov 05:15 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanRudman: Defence needs to start on home frontCOMMENT: Three major shakes in South Island in the last six years, have highlighted how the enemy we are most likely to have to front is the one within.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 rebuild will take months: BridgesThe ruined State Highway 1 along Kaikoura's pulverised coast will be rebuilt - with the prospect that huge rockfalls will be bulldozed into the sea.22 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldQuake brings back horror for survivorsYesterday's earthquake off the coast of Japan brought back memories of the 2011 disaster for many locals.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLambton House partially evacuatedWellington's Lambton House building was partially evacuated after a technician found a "potentially hazardous" substance in a lift well.22 Nov 09:43 AM
New Zealand5.7 quake: Chimneys down, key road shutThe key remaining route to Kaikoura is closed and some residents are being forced to sleep outside after a strong 5.7 aftershock on Tuesday evening.22 Nov 09:06 AM
New ZealandFuneral for earthquake victimHundreds of people turned out to farewell Jo-Anne Mackinnon, who died in last week's 7.8-magnitude earthquake. Mackinnon's funeral 22 Nov 08:01 AM
New ZealandEmotional cracks start to showTears trickle down the faces of Kaikoura quake victims as they realise how long the road to recovery stretches before them.22 Nov 05:37 AM
New ZealandKaikoura welcomes quake babyThe first baby has been born in Kaikoura since it was rattled by a devastating 7.8 earthquake.22 Nov 04:57 AM
New ZealandCeiling dangers overlooked in quakesLast Monday's earthquake should be a wake-up call about the risks commercial building owners overlook when it comes to non-structural items, say experts.22 Nov 04:31 AM
New ZealandWatch: Simon Bridges talks Kaikoura road damageTransport Minister Simon Bridges on Kaikoura road damage.Watch22 Nov 04:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kaikoura residents on the effects of the earthquakeKaikoura residents talk about the psychological effects of the recent earthquake.Watch22 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandRoute out of action six months at leastThe earthquake-shattered main road linking Picton and Christchurch will "definitely" be closed for at least the next six months, the Transport Minister says.22 Nov 04:02 AM
New ZealandRestoring access Kaikoura's biggest issueOpening access to SH1 on the south side of Kaikoura will happen "quite a way before we open up to the north", Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has told Kaikoura.22 Nov 03:07 AM
New ZealandNew insights: How quake shook seabedScientists have revealed astonishing new insights into how the 7.8-magnitude quake affected New Zealand's seabed.22 Nov 01:15 AM
BusinessQuake wage support extendedA wage subsidy package offered by the Government to small businesses in Kaikoura and nearby communities will be extended to larger businesses.22 Nov 12:37 AM
New ZealandStrong 5.4 quake hits Hawke's BayThe 5.4 magnitude quake struck at 1.21pm 70km south east of Porangahau, at a depth of 40km.22 Nov 12:26 AM
New ZealandStrong 5.6 quake hits Hawke's BayGeonet reports that the earthquake, which struck at 1.19pm, was at a depth of 40km.22 Nov 12:22 AM
BusinessStatistics NZ finds temporary homeStatistics NZ staff are moving into a new home after the 7.8 earthquake partially collapsed its headquarters at CentrePort.21 Nov 11:17 PM
World7.4 Japan quake: What we know so farResidents were urged to "evacuate immediately" after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Fukushima prefecture in Japan, sparking a tsunami warning.21 Nov 10:44 PM
BusinessInvestigation launched into quake-damaged buildingAsbestos contamination and a highly unstable building have destroyed any chance of personal belongings being saved from 61 Molesworth St in Wellington.21 Nov 10:39 PM
WorldWatch NZH Focus: Tsunami sighted near JapanA tsunami has been spotted out to sea and is about to hit the eastern coast of Japan. Joint Tristram Clayton for the latest.Watch21 Nov 10:37 PM
New ZealandJapan, 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.21 Nov 10:21 PM
New ZealandJapan quake: 'That was a decent shake''Early wake-up call' for former All Black Cory Jane as quake hits Japan.21 Nov 10:16 PM
WorldWatch NZH Focus: Tsunami warning for JapanAn earthquake has struck Japan and a tsunami warning has been issued. Join Tristram Clayton for the latest.Watch21 Nov 09:41 PM
