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
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
