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Energy could have powered city for year
The energy unleashed in the Kaikoura earthquake was equivalent to what could power Christchurch for an entire year.
Risk to tourism from the quakes
Tourism leaders fear the image of New Zealand as a destination will be harmed by the earthquakes.
Floor pancaked in Statistics House
There are reports that a floor in Statistics House has pancaked onto the one below. Staff won't be returning for up to a year.
Wellingtonians return to work
First a quake, now terrible weather: weary Wellingtonians return to work.
Ghost town: Hanmer Springs deserted
The alpine tourist hotspot of Hanmer Springs, usually a thriving, buzzing place, resembles a ghost town.
Shipping solution after damage to SH1
Freight companies are turning to sea to deliver goods to the South Island in the wake of the week's earthquake.
Looters covered tracks during break-in
Almost $40,000 has been donated to help a Christchurch family whose seaside home was burgled after they evacuated during yesterday's earthquake and tsunami warning.
Truckie who escaped slip not in dog box
The truck driver who narrowly escaped being buried in the quake won't be in the dog box for calling his boss before his partner.
Guns stolen during tsunami alert
Thieves stole a number of firearms from a South Island house while the occupants were evacuated due to yesterday's tsunami warning.
What happened in our 7.5 earthquake??
Preliminary modelling suggests that the earthquake was caused by a rupture of a northeast-striking fault t, but this may be a more complex event.
Ground moved 10m in quake along fault line
Scientists say this week's earthquake has seen parts of the South Island move 10 metres. GNS senior scientist Graham Leonard said
Police: Look out for each other
Little crime in Kaikoura overnight, but police now gearing up for traffic issues further north as weather worsens.
On moove? Farmers say cows will be OK
The first word comes of the fate of three cows trapped after yesterday's quake.
Richie McCaw rescues stranded tourists
Richie McCaw, who has been airlifting stranded tourists out of Kaikoura, says the devastation from the air looks "pretty crazy".
Pilot: Slips just grew and grew
A helicopter pilot says he could smell the fresh earth uncovered by the Kaikoura earthquake hundreds of metres in the air as he flew above the scene.
Another evacuation in Clarence River area
Marlborough Civil Defence may evacuate six more people from the Clarence River area this morning.
Evac plan: Infirm go first
Tourists will be ranked according to need as the evacuation of Kaikoura begins.
Key: Government can cover quake cost
John Key reassures the country that the government is in a good position to pay for the latest natural disaster.
Watch NZH Focus: 832 aftershocks
There’s been another night of aftershocks rattling the nerves of residents already on edge after yesterday’s 7.5 Kaikoura quake. As of six this morning there have been 832 aftershocks
'They are my heroes, all of them'
A Dutch tourist waiting to be evacuated from Kaikoura says the people of the earthquake-damaged-town are her heroes.
Trump attempts to call Key after quake
Prime Minister John Key said several world leaders had contacted him about the earthquakes, including an attempt by US President-elect Donald Trump.
'Tired, over it and keen to get out'
Tourists endure rough night in welfare centre and cars but rescue flights under way today.
Supermoon link to quake? 'Poppycock'
Predicting large earthquakes is not as simple as looking to the moon or watching the pet cat. A post online predicting an earthquake
'Take tsunami sirens seriously'
JS141116NADQUAKE115.JPG A planned surf lesson for a group of international students at Sandy Bay went ahead yesterday after instructors
Wellington CBD: What you need to know
Wellington CBD is open for business, but workers should check with their employers before heading into town for work.
British couple's anger over evacuation
An English couple was brought to tears describing their nightmare New Zealand holiday.
Airlifts begin for stricken Kaikoura
The HMNZS Canterbury is expected to arrive in Kaikoura tomorrow.
Quake: What you need to know today
Public transport is running again in Wellington today and some roads in the South Island should start to reopen.
Mother tells of quake terror
'Long, scary night' for family as the earth continues to roll.
Kaikoura: Road access by week's end
Engineers hard at work to restore road access to seaside hamlet.
Marooned cows fascinate world
Three cows left standing on an island of land have drawn international attention.
Editorial: Are you alright mate? Kiwis pull together
Once again the worst of circumstances brings out the best in New Zealanders.