New ZealandWatch: Whale visit lifts Kaikoura's spiritsA visit by one of Kaikoura's world-famous whales has lifted the spirits of the town's quake-struck residents today.20 Nov 02:13 AM
New ZealandWellington students homeless after quakeFour Wellington students are without a home after abandoning their rickety Aro Valley flat during Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake.20 Nov 01:15 AM
New ZealandM5.0 aftershock hits near KaikouraThe probability of another 7.0-plus quake striking have fallen further, GeoNet reported today, but large aftershocks are still likely across a large area of New Zealand.20 Nov 12:59 AM
New ZealandGastro risk under controlThe Ministry of Health says the risk of a gastro bug outbreak in Kaikoura is under control for the time being.20 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandThousands of workers face more disruptionThousands of central Wellington workers face an uncertain week as the clean-up from Monday's devastating 7.8 earthquake clean-up.19 Nov 06:44 PM
OpinionJohn Key: Take a bow, New ZealandPrime Minister John Key writes exclusively for the Herald on Sunday after the Kaikoura earthquake.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCan 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.19 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Leave Tamaki to his talking mudCOMMENT: Brian Tamaki's comments concerning earthquakes and their function in God's beautiful plan for mankind are beyond reason and beneath contempt.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLast communal meal at Takahanga MaraeSome of the earthquake relief efforts are wrapping up in Kaikoura.19 Nov 11:46 AM
New ZealandQuake: We've been forgotten - residentsRural residents are frustrated at being forgotten almost a week after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake shattered Kaikoura.19 Nov 08:33 AM
KahuBritish Kaikoura's message for KaikouraBritish woman Kaikoura Stuart has a message for the people of the town she was named after.19 Nov 07:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Sherwood residents face big earthquake clean-upKara 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.Watch19 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: One of New Zealand’s oldest pubs is red stickeredThe 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.Watch19 Nov 04:59 AM
RoyalsPrince Charles' message for KiwisPrince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall have sent a message to all New Zealanders affected by this week's devastating 7.8 magnitude quake.19 Nov 04:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: 4WD emergency team denied access to Kaikoura4WD emergency team laden with supplies has been denied the ability to deliver the badly needed food and relief Watch19 Nov 03:59 AM
New ZealandOverwhelmed by kindness after quakeHe lost his partner, his home and is sore all over after the weekend's devastating earthquake in the northeastern South Island.19 Nov 02:42 AM
New ZealandDisaster alerts to every cellphone in NZJohn Key says the Government expects to announce measures for a national disaster warning system which will "blast a message out to everyone".19 Nov 02:02 AM
New ZealandEarthquake looters: 'They're lowlifes'Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Gerry Brownlee said he is disgusted with the people who have looted earthquake victims' homes and a train.19 Nov 01:26 AM
New ZealandArrest threat: 'Stop moving quake paua'MPI has denied reports it sent a letter to volunteers today stating they can continue moving paua along Kaikoura's coastline - paua should be left where they are.19 Nov 12:28 AM
New ZealandKaikoura man cheesed off with lack of supportA man who has survived six disasters is calling for more support to be given to Kaikoura.19 Nov 12:22 AM
Business7.8 quake: Insurance industry faces hefty billThe earthquake that struck Kaikoura this week could cost the insurance industry as much as $5.3 billion.18 Nov 11:43 PM
New ZealandTenants urged to request an engineer's inspectionAnyone with concerns about their building shouldn't hesitate to ask their landlord or body corporate if it's been inspected by a qualified engineer.18 Nov 11:37 PM
New ZealandQuake victim to be flown homeA helicopter owner has offered to fly the body of Jo-Anne Mackinnon home for burial in Kaikoura.18 Nov 11:25 PM
New ZealandStats NZ demolition reports 'false'Statistics New Zealand has hit out at claims its quake-damaged headquarters could be demolished.18 Nov 10:37 PM
New ZealandRed Cross helping hundreds of quake-hit KiwisHundreds of home checks have been carried out in the worst-hit areas by Red Cross personnel since Monday's 7.8 quake.18 Nov 09:36 PM
New ZealandDamage to Queensgate car park buildingOne of the car park buildings at Lower Hutt's Queensgate shopping centre has been found to have suffered structural damage in Monday's 7.8 magnitude quake.18 Nov 08:42 PM
New ZealandDunne: Destiny Church should pay taxPeter Dunne has echoed calls from the public to strip Destiny Church of its tax-exempt status.18 Nov 07:52 PM
New ZealandMPI guarding paua in new intertidal zoneIt's critical shellfish and rock lobsters in Kaikoura's new intertidal zone are protected, MPI says.18 Nov 06:47 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: NZ too slow to learn from quakesCOMMENT: It's time New Zealand dropped its famed "number eight wire" mentality and "she'll be right" attitude.18 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandQuake: She was dead in my armsSitting in the darkness of his mountain home, aftershocks rumbling through and his partner's body in his arms, Gary Morton had never felt so alone.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEarthquake intervenes in historic returnThe US Admiral who ordered the USS Sampson to divert to the earthquake disaster zone has a long history with New Zealand.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKylee Guy's baby almost crushedThe young baby of Kylee Guy and her new partner would almost certainly have been crushed to death in Monday's earthquake if not for the quick actions of his father.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandShakes leave capital in chaosThousands of workers and residents of Wellington's CBD have been displaced, as engineers continue to detect damage incurred to buildings.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandQuake: What we know six days onThe number of aftershocks since Monday's big quake has topped 2800.18 Nov 04:00 PM
