Earthquake
500 staff evacuated from damaged IRD building in Wellington
Almost 500 workers have been evacuated from Inland Revenue's Hawkestone St building in central Wellington because of earthquake damage. Audio
Kaikōura harbour will not be fixed until mid-year
The November earthquake severely damaged the harbour, raising the seabed and limiting access to four hours a day.
Cordons around quake-damaged Queensgate mall reduced
Cordons around the Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt - part of which is currently being demolished - have been reduced today.
Quake claims top $900m
New Zealand businesses have lodged more than $900 million in insurance claims since the Kaikōura earthquake, the Insurance Council says.
Wellington carpark demolition ahead of schedule
Businesses cordoned off in Wellington may be able to reopen sooner than planned, as the demolition of the Reading Cinemas carpark is slightly ahead of schedule.
Quake-affected Kaikoura tourist operators still fretting
Tourism operators in Kaikoura fretting about a wasted summer are finding new ways to promote themselves and the town...and the council's marketing arm is right behind them with new ideas, as Belinda… Audio
Business booms along temporary main South Island highway
Business owners in St Arnaud and Murchison say turnover has doubled and they struggle to cope with crowds queuing for fuel, coffee, food and accommodation.
Insurance Council rejects criticism over quake claims
The Insurance Council is defending the industry against criticism that some commercial insurance claims are taking too long in quake-damaged Kaikōura.
Historical Christchurch building recommissioned
A popular heritage building in Christchurch's Port Hills has re-opened today, nearly six years after the Christchurch earthquake forced its closure.
Restoring highway north of Kaikōura like moving mountains
The wheels are beginning to turn to get State Highway 1 and the main trunk rail line south of Blenheim open again.
Italy avalanche survivors ate snow, ice, during 58-hour ordeal
One of the survivors of the avalanche at Rigopiano hotel in central Italy says she ate ice and snow to quench her thirst during a 58-hour ordeal. Georgia Galassi, 22,...
Kaikōura kaimoana ban could continue
Officials want to extend a ban on collecting shellfish and seaweed species along the Kaikōura coastline for another nine months.
Reprieve for mural in quake-stricken building
A sculpted mural in the rubble of a torn-down Wellington office block will likely be saved.
Quake-hit farmers still in caravans and tents
Some North Canterbury farmers are still living in primitive accommodation because their homes are so badly earthquake-damaged, a rural trust says.
Thousands of emergency grades among NCEA results
Schools applied for emergency grades for more than 20,000 students affected by November's earthquake and flooding, but only a third were actually used.
Quake-stuck train to be freed next week
KiwiRail is hoping to free some rail wagons next week that have been trapped in Marlborough since the 14 November earthquake.
6.4-magnitude quake strikes Solomons Islands overnight
An earthquake measuring 6.4 struck Solomon Islands early this morning.
'Severe' earthquake strikes near Seddon overnight
A 'severe' 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Seddon shortly after midnight, as the region continues to experience significant aftershocks. Audio
Kaikōura 'won't be the same' until SH1 reopens
A Kaikōura cheese maker says local businesses will need continued support from the government until State Highway 1 north of the town reopens.
Increase in sicknesses in quake affected Solomon Islands
Cases of diarrhoea and conjunctivitis have increased in quake affected communities in Solomon Islands says UNICEF.
