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Quake latest: What you need to know

The Clarence River has burst its banks, with residents being told to move to high ground immediately, as aftershocks continue to rock the country.

Locals share earthquake experiences

Mark Fletcher was driving a 50-tonne truck towards Wellington when he found himself struggling to keep it in a straight line. "I

Watch NZH Focus: Earthquake Wrap-up

Join Tristram Clayton as he wraps up last nights devastating earthquake.

Live: Aftershocks continue; people urged to be cautious

LIVE BLOG: Aftershocks have continued to rumble through the night, and Civil Defence is warning people to stay prepared for further rattles.

Police respond to post-earthquake burglaries

Police say they will do everything in their power to find the thieves who targeted homes in Canterbury following this morning's earthquake. "I

Wellington a ghost town as storm looms

People forced out of their homes and hotels in Wellington following this morning's severe 7.5 earthquake have all found somewhere to go.

Most schools to open tomorrow

Most schools will open tomorrow, following hundreds of closures after the quake.

'I want to hear his voice'

STL driver Dennis Dunn caused some alarm when he was feared buried but has been found safe and well between two large landslips.

Earthquake: what you need to know

What you need to know about the earthquake and tsunami and what people in the above coastal areas should do.

Quake: Peters' wants tough looting laws

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is calling for tough new laws around looting after three houses were burgled in the aftermath of this morning's quake.

Watch NZH Focus: Barry Soper's devastated apartment

Joining Tristram Clayton from inside his quake ravaged Wellington apartment is NZ Herald New Zealand political journalist Barry Soper.

Sky Tower lights up in honour of quake

The Sky Tower will be lit in black and white tonight, as a mark of solidarity with the rest of the country following today's earthquakes. Acting

Tourists astounded by post-quake generosity

An Australian family in New Zealand for a holiday are astounded at the "generosity" of Wellingtonians following the earthquake. Sandra

12% chance of big quake by midnight

There's a 12 per cent chance of a big quake hitting before midnight. That's the prediction from government scientists GeoNet.

Watch NZH Focus: Chelsea Daniels wades into Waiau on foot

Join Tristram Clayton as he talks to Newstalk ZB reporter Chelsea Daniels in Waiau. The epicenter of this morning’s 7.5 magnitude earthquake was directly under this small north Canterbury settlement, population 250.

100-year-old pulled from quake rubble

A 100-year-old woman and her daughter-in-law were rescued from the rubble of an historic homestead, while her son tragically did not make it.

It was two quakes - not just one

New Zealand was hit by two earthquakes just after midnight - not just one. Experts have identified three likely scenarios to unfold from here.

Seismologist Dr Ristau answers questions

GNS Science seismologist Dr John Ristau has answered your earthquake questions in a live chat.