Earthquake
Council warns Ward still at risk from landslides
Four households south of the Marlborough town have been advised not to stay there at night.
Kaikōura pāua rescue: At least 20 tonnes saved
Volunteers believe they have moved 20 to 56 tonnes of earthquake-stranded pāua back into the water. Video
Paua recovery successful so far after Kaikoura quake
Volunteers relocating paua stranded by the Kaikoura earthquake estimate they have moved up to 56 tonnes of the shellfish back into the water. Video, Audio
Rotorua geyser erupts like a shaken bottle of fizzy drink
An eruption in Lake Rotorua early this morning was like a cap blowing off a well-shaken bottle of fizzy drink, says a geothermal inspector.
'The guru of Paraparaumu'
The Kapiti Coast District has just voted in its first ethnic mayor, Malaysian-Indian K. Gurunathan. Lynda Chanwai-Earle travels up the shaken post-quake, tsunami-alert region to meet the new "Guru of… Audio, Gallery
'The guru of Paraparaumu'
The Kapiti Coast District has just voted in its first ethnic mayor, Malaysian-Indian K. Gurunathan. Lynda Chanwai-Earle travels up the shaken post-quake, tsunami-alert region to meet the new "Guru of…
AudioParliamentary annex to be demolished
A quake-prone annex at Parliament is to be demolished and two new buildings are planned, the Speaker has announced.
Quake-hit office block demolition under way
Demolition of a quake-damaged Wellington office block is under way this morning, with a crane taking down the Molesworth street building's top floors. Video
EQC to halve staff numbers from next year
The Earthquake Commission is going ahead with plans to halve its staff by early next year, despite an influx of new claims from the Kaikōura quake.
Kaikoura quake could be behind 'silent earthquakes'
For the first time, seismologists are seeing simultaneous slow-slip earthquakes in the North Island.
Wellington businesses 'clearly' affected by quake - Key
A decision is still to be made on government support for quake-affected businesses in Wellington. Audio
Long, hot summer looms for Kaikōura with public pool closed
Kaikōura's only public pool appears to have been damaged beyond repair in last week's earthquake, but it has rekindled the dream of a new indoor complex.
Demolition on quake-damaged building in Wellington underway
A demolition crew with a high-reach crane is about to begin tearing down the quake-damaged office building in Molesworth street in Wellington. Audio
Kaikōura's open for business, but no one's buying
A fortnight on from the Kaikōura earthquake, businesses in the seaside town are starting to re-open - but with no way in or out of the town, they're not sure how long they will last.
Christchurch business waits years for neighbours to be fixed
Kaikoura and Wellington businesses operating adjacent to quake damaged buildings may face disruption for years to come as owners drag their feet on repair or demolition work. A Christchurch property… Audio
Business waits years for quake damage to neighbours to be fixed
Owners of property close to damaged buildings in Kaikōura and Wellington could be in for a frustrating time, a Christchurch business owner says.
Kaikoura's public pool damaged beyond repair
Kaikoura's only public pool appears to have been damaged beyond repair in last week's earthquake. Our reporter Ian Telfer went to see the damage. Audio
Hundreds attend Kaikōura event
Kaikōura locals cut off from the rest of the country for a fortnight were able to re-group and catch up with neighbours at a community event organised by volunteers.
Saboteurs strike quake cleanup vehicles
Two diggers being used to repair Kaikōura infrastructure have been damaged in a "sabotage" attack, the Fire Service says.
Quake-shelter marae faced communication breakdown - Flavell
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell will talk to ministers about improving communications between marae and agencies during natural disasters, he says.
