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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

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.

'Take tsunami sirens seriously'

JS141116NADQUAKE115.JPG A planned surf lesson for a group of international students at Sandy Bay went ahead yesterday after instructors

British couple's anger over evacuation

An English couple was brought to tears describing their nightmare New Zealand holiday.

'Get out - there's a tsunami coming'

Herald journalist Andrew Stone describes the terrifying aftermath of the quake.

Sea evacuation from Kaikoura tomorrow

The evacuation, via sea, of tourists stranded in Kaikoura is still a day away.

'It feels like we are sitting on jelly': Winery owners

Their ceiling has collapsed, there is no running water or power, every bottle, glass and plate in their restaurant is broken - and a bottle of pinot noir has already been opened.

Good fortune and 'utter devastation'

As the dust was settling, it was becoming clear how good fortune had touched many. It was also apparent the damage caused.

HMNZS Canterbury sent to Kaikoura

HMNZS Canterbury is sailing to Kaikoura loaded with aid supplies and will bring back tourists and residents.

Market holds its ground through quakes

The New Zealand sharemarket held up well today, but the worst could be yet to come as aftershocks threaten the country.

Walking the wrecked coastal SH1, rail line

A Kaikoura farmer has described the eerie feeling of entering a road tunnel on State Highway One south of the quake-damaged town.

South Island Internet hangs by a thread

Most of Spark's South Island broadband and landline network is hanging by a thread. A cable running along the island's east coast

'Severe' aftershocks: 'This is scary'

A cluster of sharp aftershocks have rattled people around the country this evening, including three "severe" quakes near Seddon and another by Kaikoura.