EditorialWhy did modern buildings fail in quake?Statistics NZ boss Liz MacPherson was unusually blunt for a Wellington bureaucrat as she assessed the damage to her department's headquarters.17 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessScores of workers booted out of officesThe toll Monday's earthquake has had on Wellington is coming to light after at least four more buildings in the central city were evacuated yesterday.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry inspects damage to Kaikoura schoolsLying on the ground next to Kaikoura Highschool's gymnasium wall was a pile of fractured concret bricks.17 Nov 08:58 AM
New ZealandArmy convoy takes on Kaikoura Inland Rd"We are expecting a difficult crossing tomorrow so we're making sure everyone is well refreshed and rested."17 Nov 08:07 AM
New ZealandMore than 800 tourists evacuatedThe Defence Force has now evacuated more than 800 people from Kaikoura.17 Nov 07:28 AM
New Zealand7.8 earthquake: Hanmer Springs community counting their blessingsHanmer Springs locals and business owners are amazed that the alpine tourist village near the epicentre of Monday's massive earthquake has escaped any major damage.17 Nov 06:39 AM
New ZealandKaikoura schools in 'good shape'Kaikoura schools are in generally good shape and some may be able to open next week, according to the Ministry of Education.17 Nov 06:14 AM
New ZealandWarships arrive to quake-hit KaikouraWarships from Australia, Canada and the United States have arrived in Kaikoura to help with disaster relief efforts.17 Nov 06:08 AM
New ZealandPolice abandon welfare check in WaiauA police attempt to reach the small North Canterbury township of Waiau by flight was abandoned today due to poor weather and low visibility. Planning 17 Nov 05:31 AM
New ZealandHouses in Marlborough too dangerous to enterEight properties in Marlborough have been identified as being too badly damaged to be entered.17 Nov 05:05 AM
Banking and financeBNZ Harbour Quays closed for 'months'BNZ's Harbour Quays building won't reopen for months following damage to CentrePort in the 7.8 earthquake.17 Nov 04:53 AM
New ZealandKaikoura tour operator overwhelmed by supportWhale Watch Kaikoura is overwhelmed by the support they have received following a temporary closure after Monday's quake.17 Nov 04:36 AM
New ZealandFears of flooding in quake-hit KaikouraNew concerns that heavy rain could bring flooding to the east coast of the South Island.17 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Buildings evacuated as more structural damage discoveredReading Car Park building on Wakefield Street has just been added to the list of buildings with serious structural damage. There are now three buildings with this classification. Tristram Clayton is at the scene as residents are asked to evacuate. Watch17 Nov 03:43 AM
New ZealandThe Big Read: 'We couldn't sit back and do nothing'The road into Waiau will be "average" for some time, locals say, but the community is already rebuilding their lives after Monday's devastating earthquake.17 Nov 03:34 AM
New ZealandDestiny Church petition tops 100kA petition against Destiny Church's tax-free status is gaining momentum - with 102,000 signatures and climbing.17 Nov 03:23 AM
New Zealand7.8 quake: Only minutes to grab worldly possessionsResidents of Collina Terrace in Central Wellington have been allowed to briefly return to their houses to collect essential possessions.17 Nov 03:05 AM
New ZealandHelicopter nappy run to cut-off familyA Civil Defence helicopter made a nappy run to a remote part of Marlborough to bring supplies to a family with a young baby who have been cut off.17 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandFerry traffic pours through MurchisonAn alternative inland route for ferry traffic has been established running from Picton to Christchurch, via Murchison and the Lewis Pass.17 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandCrews restoring power, water to quake-hit southPower, water and road access is slowly being restored to earthquake-hit areas of the South Island as crews work around the clock.17 Nov 02:04 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Only minutes to grab worldly possessionsResidents of Collina Terrace in Central Wellington have been allowed to briefly return to their houses to collect essential possessions. Watch17 Nov 02:01 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Fate unclear for quake affected buildingsCordons have been reduced in quake-damaged Wellington but the fate of dozens of buildings is still unclear. Our reporter Tristram Clayton is at the scene.Watch17 Nov 01:25 AM
New ZealandProbability of 7+ quake this month: 27%The probability of another plus-7 magnitude quake within the next month has fallen - but the chances of multiple large aftershocks remains a virtual certainty.17 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandTowns without waterServices slowly return to normal across Marlborough but many still advised to boil water.17 Nov 12:11 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Science at quake's ground zeroScience reporter Jamie Morton talks to GNS Science earthquake geologist Dr Rob Langridge, who has been on the ground mapping damage around Marlborough.17 Nov 12:01 AM
EmploymentLifts getting Wellingtonians downThere are going to be a lot of fit office workers in Wellington with the city's 2500 needing surveying.16 Nov 11:14 PM
New ZealandLive: More evacuations in capitalQuestions are being asked about why key government buildings in Wellington have been impacted so badly, as concerns about more buildings emerge.16 Nov 11:01 PM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldHow to cope with the emotional toll of the quakesPsychotherapist Kyle MacDonald discusses how we can best respond to those living through the earthquakes, and why it's okay to let yourself be afraid.16 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandCrucial road to Kaikoura 'very rough'A truck driver has described the inland road into Kaikoura as being like Russian roulette.16 Nov 10:46 PM
New ZealandQuake stories: Residents join exodusKaikoura locals are beginning to join the exodus out of their quake ravaged settlement. With 1000 tourists successfully evacuated 16 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandLand moves 10m, new faults discoveredGeologists find previously unknown faultlines surface after Monday's 7.8 quake.16 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandQuake evacuee: 'It just went on and on'Trapped between two slips and cut off from news of the outside world, traumatised evacuees from Kaikoura tell their stories.16 Nov 10:20 PM
