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Watch NZH Focus: Storm on the way for earthquake affected areas

If 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.

Marlborough: Damage widespread

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says property damage appears to be more widely dispersed across the district than during the previous Seddon earthquakes.

Evacuated home ransacked: 'I feel sick'

Police are investigating three burglaries following this morning's earthquake in Christchurch.

Kaikoura: Damaged homes, networks down

Images are starting to come out of Kaikoura where widespread damage and one death has occurred.

Watch NZ Herald Focus: Earthquake update with Isaac Davison

Join 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. ​

Watch NZH Focus: Newstalk ZB host Chris Lynch from Christchurch

Join 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.

World reacts to deadly 7.5 quake

As 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.

Quake damage to Wellington blocks

Thousands of people who work in two huge Wellington buildings can't get in this morning because of earthquake damage.

Deadly quake: At a glance

Here is everything you need to know in wake of the 7.5 quake.

Wellington workers urged to stay home

People who usually work in central Wellington are strongly urged to stay home today following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake.

Night of quakes: Useful links

Primary responsibility for civil defence emergency management at a local level rests with your local council.

Gerry Brownlee confirms casualties

There are casualties following this morning's quakes, acting Civil Defence minister Gerry Brownlee says.

South Island fault sequence 'complex'

More than one fault may be responsible for this morning's earthquakes.

Wellington: CBD buildings, port damage

Buildings in the Capital's CBD are damaged and workers have been told to avoid the area. Rail services have also been cancelled.

Watch: Earthquake hits NZ

An upgraded 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck 20km south-east of Hanmer Springs, Geonet says.

Waiau feared worst hit in quake

Reports 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.