New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Storm causing major chaos in the capitalWellington has been hit by torrential weather closing both state highway one and two - cutting off the city. Join Bernadine Oliver-Kerby for the latest.Watch15 Nov 12:50 AM
BDBDBusinessTower says profit hit limited to $7.2mTower says the cost of yesterday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Kaikoura in the upper South Island is limited by the insurer's reinsurance programme.15 Nov 12:40 AM
New ZealandMonths to repair Kaikoura highways - BridgesRestoring highway access to Kaikoura will take months, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says.15 Nov 12:23 AM
New ZealandSteve Braunias: Too busy for TrumpNew Zealand has better thing to do right now than talk to Donald Trump.14 Nov 11:57 PM
New ZealandWatch: Extensive flooding in Wellington cutting off roadsRain continues to fall in Wellington following Monday's earthquakes placing increasing pressure on the regionWatch14 Nov 11:48 PM
New ZealandEarthquake looters evil, says PetersNew laws against looters are not necessary, says police minister.14 Nov 11:43 PM
TelecommunicationsTelcos unite to restore Kaikoura phonesPeople in the Kaikoura region are likely to experience degraded phone services for an extended period of time.14 Nov 11:35 PM
BDBDTourismEvacuations, business support for KaikouraSteven Joyce has been charged with putting together a "business continuity package" for Kaikoura.14 Nov 11:27 PM
New ZealandMilitary pitches in for quake victimsDefence Force sends hundreds of staff plus planes and ships to earthquake-affected south.14 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandEarthquake angels: Volunteers pitch in at damaged homesThree blokes in a 4WD have headed into big country searching out those needing help in the wake of the Kaikoura Earthquake.14 Nov 10:58 PM
New ZealandThe earthquake in picturesOur photographers and reporters share some of the images captured after yesterday's quakes.14 Nov 10:52 PM
New ZealandWatch: Highways flooded along the Wellington coastSource: David Kyle. Heavy flooding is effecting Wellington roads including main highways.Watch14 Nov 10:38 PM
InvestmentInsurers brace for quake claims: Hawke's Bay pools hitIAG, Tower expect claim inquiries to mount14 Nov 10:37 PM
AgribusinessFarmers on standby to helpMid Canterbury farmers are on standby to take dairy cows from quake-affected North Canterbury dairy farmers.14 Nov 10:35 PM
New ZealandForeign military to rescue in KaikouraHelicopters from US and Malaysia will help out in Kaikoura, says PM John Key.14 Nov 10:26 PM
EconomyMail delayed following earthquakeNew Zealand Post is warning that some mail will be delayed in areas hit by this week's earthquakes.14 Nov 10:26 PM
New ZealandOn the moove: Earthquake cows rescuedFormer All Black Richie McCaw is also thought to have offered to help the stranded cows.14 Nov 10:10 PM
New ZealandElderly, sick woman struggled for safetySeveral cars drove past an unwell and elderly quake victim, dressed in her pyjamas as she struggled to higher ground with her walking 14 Nov 10:08 PM
ConstructionInvestors 'gun-shy' following quakeShare market investors are expected to be "gun-shy" and hold off from big trades until they believe the aftershocks are over.14 Nov 09:59 PM
New ZealandEnergy could have powered city for yearThe energy unleashed in the Kaikoura earthquake was equivalent to what could power Christchurch for an entire year.14 Nov 09:54 PM
TourismRisk to tourism from the quakesTourism leaders fear the image of New Zealand as a destination will be harmed by the earthquakes.14 Nov 09:43 PM
BDBDBusinessFloor pancaked in Statistics HouseThere are reports that a floor in Statistics House has pancaked onto the one below. Staff won't be returning for up to a year.14 Nov 09:37 PM
New ZealandWellingtonians return to workFirst a quake, now terrible weather: weary Wellingtonians return to work.14 Nov 09:28 PM
New ZealandGhost town: Hanmer Springs desertedThe alpine tourist hotspot of Hanmer Springs, usually a thriving, buzzing place, resembles a ghost town.14 Nov 09:21 PM
Freight and logisticsShipping solution after damage to SH1Freight companies are turning to sea to deliver goods to the South Island in the wake of the week's earthquake.14 Nov 09:19 PM
New ZealandLooters covered tracks during break-inAlmost $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.14 Nov 09:19 PM
New ZealandTruckie who escaped slip not in dog boxThe truck driver who narrowly escaped being buried in the quake won't be in the dog box for calling his boss before his partner.14 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandGuns stolen during tsunami alertThieves stole a number of firearms from a South Island house while the occupants were evacuated due to yesterday's tsunami warning.14 Nov 09:03 PM
New ZealandWhat 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.14 Nov 08:57 PM
New ZealandGround moved 10m in quake along fault lineScientists say this week's earthquake has seen parts of the South Island move 10 metres. GNS senior scientist Graham Leonard said 14 Nov 08:44 PM
New ZealandPolice: Look out for each otherLittle crime in Kaikoura overnight, but police now gearing up for traffic issues further north as weather worsens.14 Nov 08:08 PM
New ZealandOn moove? Farmers say cows will be OKThe first word comes of the fate of three cows trapped after yesterday's quake.14 Nov 08:03 PM
New ZealandRichie McCaw rescues stranded touristsRichie McCaw, who has been airlifting stranded tourists out of Kaikoura, says the devastation from the air looks "pretty crazy".14 Nov 08:02 PM
