BusinessInsurers prepare for a flood of claimsAnyone with damage should lodge claims with the Earthquake Commission within three months.13 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Structual damage after earthquake examinedJoin Tristram Clayton as he discusses what is ahead for commercial landlords in earthquake damaged areas with NZ Herald Property Editor Anne Gibson. Watch13 Nov 09:08 PM
New ZealandWellington reels as quake cleanup beginsThe city is littered with broken glass and walls are cracked as people look to being a post-quake cleanup13 Nov 09:01 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Earthquake update with Seismologist John RistauJoin Tristram Clayton as he talks to GNS Science seismologist John Ristau on the South Island earthquake.Watch13 Nov 08:53 PM
BusinessCapital closed, but businesses 'resilient'The capital is in shutdown after the deadly earthquake overnight.13 Nov 08:50 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Storm on the way for earthquake affected areasIf an earthquake were not enough now a major storm is bearing down on the region’s worst affected by this morning’s quake. Join Tristram Clayton and Weather Watch's Philip Duncan to find out all you need to know.Watch13 Nov 08:40 PM
New ZealandMarlborough: Damage widespreadMarlborough Mayor John Leggett says property damage appears to be more widely dispersed across the district than during the previous Seddon earthquakes.13 Nov 08:38 PM
New ZealandEvacuated home ransacked: 'I feel sick'Police are investigating three burglaries following this morning's earthquake in Christchurch.13 Nov 08:37 PM
New ZealandKaikoura: Damaged homes, networks downImages are starting to come out of Kaikoura where widespread damage and one death has occurred.13 Nov 08:36 PM
New ZealandWatch NZ Herald Focus: Earthquake update with Isaac DavisonJoin Tristram Clayton as he talks to NZ Herald political reporter Isaac Davison in Wellington for the latest on the South Islands earthquake. While the capital has escaped the worst of the damage severals buildings have been closed this morning and workers told to stay home. Watch13 Nov 08:02 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Newstalk ZB host Chris Lynch from ChristchurchJoin Tristram Clayton as he talks to Newstalk ZB host Chris Lynch from Christchurch about this mornings events. For Christchurch residents who lived through the devastating quake of 2011 this morning’s shake was a terrifying reminder of the past.Watch13 Nov 07:56 PM
New ZealandWorld reacts to deadly 7.5 quakeAs New Zealand wakes up to reports of the series of earthquakes to have shaken the country overnight the rest of the world is also coming to grips with the news.13 Nov 07:22 PM
InvestmentQuake damage to Wellington blocksThousands of people who work in two huge Wellington buildings can't get in this morning because of earthquake damage.13 Nov 07:15 PM
New ZealandTop level meetings, PM to visit regionsA top level meeting will get underway in an hour to work out what is needed to help this morning's killer quake.13 Nov 06:57 PM
New Zealand7.5 quake: Two dead, hundreds of aftershocksTwo people have died and several people suffered non-fatal heart attacks following the main 7.5 magnitude earthquake in North Canterbury.13 Nov 06:57 PM
New ZealandHelicopter on way to quake areasPrime Minister John Key has held his first media briefing after a number or large earthquakes hit the country.13 Nov 06:35 PM
New ZealandExplained: The science behind the quakeScientists investigating the mechanics of the earthquake say it faulted in the same way the February 22, 2011, Christchurch Earthquake did.13 Nov 06:25 PM
New ZealandEvacuated family return to burgled homeA family who fled their New Brighton home with their disabled child have returned to find the property looted.13 Nov 06:22 PM
OpinionComment: Quake rocks memories backThe earthquake in the early hours of this morning brought back memories of the September 2010 and February 2011 quakes for Donna Mills.13 Nov 05:50 PM
New ZealandChristchurch residents rattled by quakesChristchurch residents have escaped the worst of the quake.13 Nov 05:42 PM
New ZealandWaiau local: Endless cracks, landslidesA Waiau local says roads around the epicentre of this morning's quake are blocked by massive landslides and deep cracks that stretch for miles.13 Nov 05:42 PM
New ZealandCook Strait ferries cancelledInterislander ferry sailings have been cancelled, along with all trains on the North Island Main Trunk Line south of Palmerston North.13 Nov 05:03 PM
New ZealandDeadly quake: At a glanceHere is everything you need to know in wake of the 7.5 quake.13 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandWellington workers urged to stay homePeople who usually work in central Wellington are strongly urged to stay home today following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake.13 Nov 04:23 PM
New ZealandNight of quakes: Useful linksPrimary responsibility for civil defence emergency management at a local level rests with your local council.13 Nov 04:18 PM
New ZealandGerry Brownlee confirms casualtiesThere are casualties following this morning's quakes, acting Civil Defence minister Gerry Brownlee says.13 Nov 03:48 PM
New ZealandSouth Island fault sequence 'complex'More than one fault may be responsible for this morning's earthquakes.13 Nov 03:30 PM
New ZealandWellington: CBD buildings, port damageBuildings in the Capital's CBD are damaged and workers have been told to avoid the area. Rail services have also been cancelled.13 Nov 03:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Earthquake hits NZAn upgraded 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck 20km south-east of Hanmer Springs, Geonet says.Watch13 Nov 02:08 PM
New ZealandWaiau feared worst hit in quakeReports of damage are emerging and tsunami waves are starting to hit the east coast of New Zealand following a series of strong earthquakes around the country.13 Nov 01:45 PM
New ZealandTaranaki quake: 'Everything was rocking'Taranaki residents described a terrifying noise preceding a tremor followed by 30 seconds of shaking.07 Nov 05:03 PM
New ZealandSuper sensors eye NZ's Alpine Fault threatUltra-sensitive fibre-optic sensors extending nearly a kilometre below the Southern Alps will transform what we know about one of the biggest earthquake threats facing New Zealand.05 Nov 11:36 PM
New ZealandQuake rattles Capital, central NZMany residents felt the 4.4 magnitude shake early today.03 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandQuake of 4.6 rattles East CoastEast Cape was shaken by a 4.6 magnitude earthquake last night. GeoNet reported a preliminary magnitude after the shake just before 02 Nov 10:45 AM