New ZealandDont expect a windfall says Bill EnglishIt is too soon to say how the earthquake recovery costs will impact on any tax-cut plans by National, says the Finance Minister.18 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionWe're shaken - and stirred into actionCOMMENT: I'm heartened by outpourings of aroha and kindness in a time of need.18 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasBraunias: Secret Diary of Brian TamakiCOMMENT: I was in the basement vault last night counting my money when I heard a deep rumbling in Earth. "Hannah," I called out, "it's those gays again!"18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDefence Force trucks reach KaikouraA 27 truck military convoy battled poor weather and the threat of more landslides to deliver 8860 litres of fuel and 10,000 litres of water to Kaikoura today.18 Nov 09:02 AM
New ZealandFour cases of norovirus in North CanterburyFour people, including two children, from Waiau, North Canterbury have contracted norovirus in the last two days, Canterbury DHB says. The 18 Nov 08:39 AM
New ZealandOaro's Wildbore legends staying putThey've received so many food and water parcels, Ivan says he can't take a shower because it's filled with bottles.18 Nov 08:03 AM
New ZealandVolunteers relocate paua by the tonneThey're relocating paua by the tonne. About 40 tonnes were expected to have been cut free from the rocks along the Kaikoura coastline by this afternoon.18 Nov 07:46 AM
New ZealandMassive slip: 'She's pretty full-on'A huge landslide has filled a valley in the ranges of quake-stricken Kaikoura.18 Nov 07:24 AM
CrimeThree arrested after train lootedPolice have arrested three local men in relation to the looting of a freight train stranded north of Kaikoura after Monday's powerful 18 Nov 05:13 AM
New ZealandPerfect postcard of rural NZ blown apartThis could be the perfect postcard of rural New Zealand ... but this rural idyll has become the Ground Zero of Monday's mammoth magnitude-7.8 earthquake.18 Nov 04:57 AM
New ZealandFast food by the bucket-load flown into KaikouraNelson plasterer's bright idea sees plane land in quake-torn area laden with KFC, McDonald's burgers and pizza.18 Nov 04:52 AM
New ZealandRed sticker closes legendary NZ pubThe historic Hurunui Hotel has been red-stickered after Monday's quake but publican Sean Madden is confident it will be allowed to reopen soon.18 Nov 04:34 AM
New ZealandTsunami highlights importance of evacuationsWater flooded 140m inland south of Kaikoura, damaging one home at Little Pigeon Bay.18 Nov 04:27 AM
New ZealandRed Cross aids quake-hit areasFrom today, people can get behind Red Cross' work to support communities affected by Monday's devastating earthquake by donating at 18 Nov 04:21 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Earthquakes are political and the Govt was caught flat-footedPolitical Roundup: After the recovery phrase of an earthquake, the rebuild involves incredibly political and ideological decisions that need to be made.18 Nov 03:58 AM
New ZealandQuake's lessons can't be ignoredEven after the quakes, eruptions and tsunami scares of the past decade, NZ still has lessons to learn about preparedness, writes Jamie Morton.18 Nov 03:17 AM
New Zealand7.8 earthquake: Murchison may offer jobs to Kaikoura workersAs Kaikoura reels from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake, Murchison is buzzing.18 Nov 03:11 AM
New ZealandLive: Supply trucks reach KaikouraA 27 truck military convoy battled poor weather and the threat of more landslides to deliver 8860ltrs of fuel and 10,000ltrs of water to Kaikoura today.18 Nov 01:58 AM
New ZealandDonations to charity in Tamaki's nameDonations to Rainbow Youth are being made in the Destiny Church leader's name after his comment that gays caused Monday's quake.18 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandReading Carpark likely to be demolishedWellington's Reading Carpark will likely be demolished.18 Nov 01:17 AM
New ZealandTourists abuse Kiwi hospitality in KaikouraA Kaikoura motel owner said he had to kick two tourists out for overstaying their welcome and exacerbating the stressful situation, following Monday's quake.18 Nov 12:59 AM
New ZealandArmy attempting to reach cut-off KaikouraThe Army aid convoy foiled in its attempt to reach cut-off Kaikoura by the Inland Road yesterday is making another go today.18 Nov 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Emotional cracks starting to show'Red Cross member Kath Cosgrove said Kaikpura locals are starting to break under the stress following Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake.18 Nov 12:18 AM
BDBDBusinessWaterfront PwC Centre unscathed in earthquakeThe PwC Centre project on Wellington's waterfront came through this week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake unscathed.18 Nov 12:12 AM
BusinessWill business return to Kaikoura post quake?Cafe owners are calling for "business anew" as they hope numbers will soon return to normal in quake-stricken Kaikoura.18 Nov 12:11 AM
New ZealandPolice warn of earthquake scamPolice have received reports of people going door to door in Palmerston North and surrounding areas, claiming to be from the Earthquake Commission or council.17 Nov 11:57 PM
AgribusinessFarmers, fishers get $5m quake reliefFarmers and the fishing industry get $5 million relief package.17 Nov 11:36 PM
New ZealandWild weather eases for quake-stricken areasIts good news for quake-stricken central New Zealand as wild weather eases, with a mainly fine weekend ahead. No significant rainfall 17 Nov 10:49 PM
New ZealandEarthquakes, floods and now no carA BMW owner is fuming after being forced to abandon her and her partner's only car in a Wellington building due to earthquake risks.17 Nov 10:40 PM
New ZealandQuake victim family says thanksQuake victim's family express 'sincere gratitude' for community support.17 Nov 10:02 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Travel management during a crisisThe Kaikoura earthquake has shaken the lives of hundreds of thousands of kiwis across central New Zealand but it’s also had a major impact on business and the travel plans of many thousands more. Join Tristram Clayton as he talks to Andy Jack from FCM Travel Solutions to find out what can be done to lessen the impact of such a major event on those travelling in and out of these affected regions.Watch17 Nov 09:54 PM
New ZealandCapital's mid-rise buildings worst hitEngineers say its "unusual" shorter buildings - some of which are old and earthquake-prone - didn't suffer as much damage.17 Nov 08:21 PM
New ZealandWatch: Quake transforms road into cliffA new video shows cracks have formed a major drop on a Clarence road.17 Nov 08:08 PM
New ZealandMP: Tourists freeloading in KaikouraStranded tourists are drinking and partying through the night causing grief for locals, says MP.17 Nov 07:17 PM
