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Wellington shaken by aftershocks

Wellington was shaken by more aftershocks overnight following a "severe" magnitude 5.7 earthquake that rocked the capital.

Swarm of aftershocks follows capital's big quake

The magnitude 5.7 earthquake that rocked Wellington yesterday was followed by more than 20 aftershocks and GNS Science says more are to come.

More aftershocks to come

More than 20 aftershocks have been felt since a "severe" magnitude 5.7 earthquake rocked Wellington and the upper South Island today, with more to come.

Second strong quake hits

The Wellington region has been shaken by another strong quake this afternoon, after a 5.7 earthquake rocked the capital city this morning.

Quake builders' work at standstill

Builders are laying off staff and say they face economic ruin in Christchurch because insurance companies and Fletcher EQR are taking too long to approve earthquake work.

7.3-magnitude quake off Antarctica

A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Antarctica, generating large waves but causing no injuries, seismic experts at Argentina's Orcadas base in Antarctica say.

Shearer names new spokespeople for quake portfolios

Magnitude 4.9 quake hits Hawkes Bay

Hawkes Bay residents were jolted by an earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale, just before 10am this morning.

Few owners hit quake risk date

Napier property owners given a year to get earthquake risk assessments on their buildings are likely to have the deadline extended another two years because there aren't enough structural engineers to do the work.