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What happened in our 7.5 earthquake??

Preliminary modelling suggests that the earthquake was caused by a rupture of a northeast-striking fault t, but this may be a more complex event.

Pilot: Slips just grew and grew

A helicopter pilot says he could smell the fresh earth uncovered by the Kaikoura earthquake hundreds of metres in the air as he flew above the scene.

These NZ wedding photos are 'next level'

Mickey Ross is a photographer from Wanaka, New Zealand, who is taking wedding photos to a new level.

Seismic activity increases at Mt Ruapehu

Seismic activity has increased at Mt Ruapehu after the lake in the volcano's crater peaked in temperature.

Incredible footage captured above NZ

A weather balloon with cameras attached has captured a stunning view of Central Otago from the sky.

Teens carve bike tracks into summits

Teens unaware that Auckland's volcanic domes are protected heritage sites are carving ugly bike tracks into their sides.

Base jumpers found to have low stress levels

New Base jumpers prone to leap dangerously beyond their experience

Trapped students 'having a ball'

High school students among the 80 trapped for two days on Mt Ruapehu are having a great time playing in the snow, says Tukino Ski Field manager.

Mt Ruapehu in 'state of heightened unrest'

Scientists continue to monitor one of New Zealand's volcanic hot spots as underground rumblings reverberate.

Climber finds piece of mountaineering history

While climbing in Mt Cook National Park Danlio Hegg found an old log book containing some of the most famous names in NZ mountaineering.

Battling her way to the very top

Mountaineer Pat Deavoll is gearing up to go back to the high peaks of Asia - on a titanium knee and an ankle fused by metal pins.

Couples' bodies found roped together

The young married couple who died after falling on Mount Silberhorn lived for and loved the mountains.

'No sign' of climber, search on hold

The distraught wife of missing climber Steve Dowall faces a longer wait as the search for her husband is put on hold due to dangerous conditions.

Search suspended for missing climber

A missing climber on Mt Cook will likely spend a third night on the mountain after attempts to rescue him were hindered by "atrocious" weather.

Avalanche upsets Ruapehu's crater lake

Mt Ruapehu has again felt the rumble of an avalanche - this time at its crater lake.

Everest: How movie dramatises deaths of Kiwi mountaineers

Des Sampson and Russell Baillie go behind the scenes of the film Everest, about the alpine tragedy that claimed the lives of New Zealanders Rob Hall and Andy Harris.