EducationEarthquake puts Scholarship exams on hold (+ video)NO EXAM: John Paul College students Adam Schweizer (left), 17, and Jessica Macdonald, 17, whose chemistry exam was postponed because 15 Nov 05:26 AM
New ZealandWhat now for quake cows? Here's an ideaTwo cattle and a calf which survived yesterday's earthquake should be allowed to retire and live out their days in a sanctuary, animal rights group Peta says.15 Nov 05:25 AM
New ZealandWatch: People donating goods for those impacted by quakeSource: Facebook: NZ Farming.Watch15 Nov 05:22 AM
New ZealandRed Cross provides support for quake victimsRed Cross is providing psychological support to communities affected by this week's earthquake, as people prepare to spend another night in welfare centres.15 Nov 05:05 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Mayor during Christchurch quakes on infrastructure rebuildJoin Bernadine Oliver-Kerby as she talks to Sir Bob Parker, former mayor of Christchurch. Few know the massive task of rebuilding and simply coping with a disaster of this magnitude than Sir Parker who was mayor during devastating quakes of 2011 and 2012. Watch15 Nov 04:45 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Tips to help cope with disasterAssociate Professor Sarb Johal of Massey University's School of Psychology shares some tips on how to cope with quake-related stress and anxiety.15 Nov 04:37 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: The Beehive's response to the earthquakeJoin Tristram Clayton as he talks to Newstalk ZB's political reporter Barry Soper for the latest update from Wellington.Watch15 Nov 04:29 AM
New ZealandEmergency operation centre stood downSt John is standing down its National Crisis Co-ordination Centre (NCCC) overnight, however a national on-call team will remain available.15 Nov 04:28 AM
New ZealandCanterbury police: Eight burglaries post-quakePolice investigating looting during yesterday's quake evacuations say eight burglaries took place and they have stepped up patrols since then.15 Nov 04:21 AM
New Zealand'It was hell': Shaken Goose Bay tourists tell their storyThe ground heaved and trees cracked - rescued tourists caught up in the North Canterbury quake tell their stories to Chris Morris.15 Nov 04:11 AM
TourismTourism swings into damage controlTourism operators say there have been no reports of cancellations following the earthquakes but the industry is in damage control because of potential damage to NZ's image.15 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandGeoNet: 22% chance of 7.0+ aftershock this monthThe probability of another huge quake over magnitude 7 in the next 24 hours has been put at 4 per cent - but at 14 per cent in the next week and 22 per cent across the next 30 days.15 Nov 04:02 AM
Banking and financeANZ's mortgage help for quake victimsANZ has announced an assistance package for customers impacted by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Monday night.15 Nov 03:42 AM
New ZealandUSA to the rescueLIVE BLOG: US warship on its way to Kaikoura as aftershocks continue to shake the North Canterbury region.15 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandJet boat on road: 'It had to be done'WATCH: When Ben Todd saw water rising towards his family home he knew there was only one thing to do.15 Nov 03:22 AM
OpinionPolly Gillespie: The most terrified I've ever beenAs a Wellingtonian you know you're living in a very hip city that's destined to one day go "poof" in a puff of concrete dust, writes Polly Gillespie.15 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kaikoura: Business owners cleaning upHunting and Fishing's Anton Evans remains stoic despite the damage and his business grinding to a hault.Watch15 Nov 02:59 AM
New ZealandWatch: Earth moves for newlyweds in KaikouraNewlyweds Edward and Lesley-Anne were staying positive despite being in the thick of earthquakes and after shocks in KaikouraWatch15 Nov 02:59 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kaikoura: Marae opens doors to stricken touristsThe Takahanga Marae opened its doors to help stranded tourists and stricken locals.Watch15 Nov 02:59 AM
New Zealand15 buildings set to be demolished in WaiauHouses in small community are so badly quake-damaged that locals are considering using diggers to bring them down today.15 Nov 02:58 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kaikoura: People queue over an hour once supermarket opensPeople queued for more than an hour after New World opened its doors today.Watch15 Nov 02:58 AM
New ZealandStay safe as bad weather rolls in post-quakePeople with quake-damaged homes are being urged to look after themselves ahead of their properties.15 Nov 02:36 AM
SportStadium given OK, but will stay closedThe 7.5 magnitude earthquake cracked concrete and broke windows at the Wellington stadium.15 Nov 01:54 AM
EconomySir Bob Parker's quake advice for GovtLearn from Christchurch and subsidise businesses hit by the devastating Kaikoura earthquake, former mayor Sir Bob Parker has told the Government.15 Nov 01:52 AM
New ZealandPair of aftershocks hit central NZTwo strong aftershocks have rattled the top of the South Island around 2.30pm today.15 Nov 01:40 AM
BusinessHow was this building so badly damaged?The boss of Statistics NZ has posted a message saying she has been left questioning how such a new building could be so badly affected by yesterday morning's quakes.15 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandBid to protect West Coast fibre cableWest Coast residents have been asked to protect the broadband fibre optic cable after the eastern cable was lost in the earthquakes early yesterday.15 Nov 01:27 AM
New ZealandSchools close, exams disrupted due to floodingA number of schools have been closed due to flooding, affecting some students due to sit exams after afternoon.15 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandStudents lend hand with quake clean-upA student volunteer army set up overnight is already knocking on the doors of quake and flood stricken houses around Wellington's Victoria University.15 Nov 01:12 AM
New ZealandWatch: ZB: Chelsea Daniels on how tourists in Kaikoura are copingNewstalkZB’s reporter Chelsea Daniels on how tourists in Kaikoura are coping.Watch15 Nov 01:06 AM
New ZealandWatch: ZB: Kaikoura Mayor Winston GreyKaikoura Mayor Winston Grey talks about how locals are feeling in his town and exactly what the damage is like in the town.Watch15 Nov 01:06 AM
New ZealandWatch: ZB - Kurt Bayer in Hamner SpringsNew Zealand Herald Reporter Kurt Bayer is in the tourist town of Hamner Springs. Watch15 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandWatch: ZB: Brian Ashby with Kaikoura tourists being airliftedNewstalkZB’s Brian Ashby is with Kaikoura tourists who have been airlifted out.Watch15 Nov 01:04 AM
New ZealandWatch: PM answers your quake questionsJoin us as Prime Minister John Key answers your questions live on Facebook following yesterday morning's devastating 7.5 quake.15 Nov 12:56 AM