Earthquakes
4.6 earthquake hits off Whanganui
More than 3000 people reported feeling the earthquake, which struck off the coast of Whanganui at 11.30pm last night.
Strong earthquake near Kaikōura
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake near Kaikōura last night was felt across central New Zealand. There have been no reports of damage.
Chch earthquake battle with Tower entering 7th year
Greg Young successfully fought Tower Insurance in the High Court for not rebuilding his earthquake damaged home, but he says they are still refusing to play ball. Video, Audio
Kaikōura's tourism changes tack in quake aftermath
Kaikōura tourist operators are working to rebrand in the aftermath of the November earthquake. Audio
Visitor spending numbers fall in wake of quake
Visitor spending in North Canterbury - including the Kaikōura and Hurunui districts - fell by more than a quarter in December, in the wake of the November earthquakes.
Engineers needed in Wellington for quake strengthening work
Engineers may have to be brought in from outside Wellington, to complete Government-ordered strengthening work on building facades in the inner city and Lower Hutt. Video, Audio
Up to $8m needed for Nelson's quake-prone cathedral - MP
Minister for Building and Construction and Nelson MP Nick Smith wants to establish a fund-raising trust to help protect Nelson's earthquake-prone cathedral.
'Major risk': Govt sets deadline for quake-prone masonry
The government is using emergency powers introduced after the Kaikōura earthquake to require about 300 buildings to be urgently fixed in the next 12 months. Audio
Owners of 300 buildings told to secure masonry
The Government is using emergency powers introduced after the November quake to require the work in Wellington, Lower Hutt, and Blenheim, where there is a heightened risk of an aftershock. Audio
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake shakes Bay of Plenty
A magnitude-5.0 shake has been felt by hundreds of people in the Bay of Plenty area this morning.
Earthquake-hit Kaikōura homeowners stuck in waiting game, hope for red-zoning
Tony Guthrie believes red-zoning his Kaikōura property is his only hope of moving on. He is not alone.
Bennett urges holiday-makers to head to Kaikōura
Paula Bennett has appealed to Cantabrians and those further afield to show their support by continuing to visit the coastal town.
Scientists use sonar to find Kaikōura quake faults
Scientists from NIWA have been mapping the seabed off Kaikōura to discover the impact of the November earthquake.
Summer pet hazards
Separation anxiety can be a huge issue for pets and pet owners at this time of year. What should you look out for when you're reunited? Audio
Earthquake slip that trapped families nearly clear
A massive slip that has cut off nine Marlborough families for two months might be clear by the end of next week.
Joyce checks in on Kaikōura
Kaikōura business owners will likely ask Finance Minister Steven Joyce for more government support until the road north re-opens, the mayor says.
Southern Response failing to pay refunds, Labour says
Earthquake insurer Southern Response is being accused of leaving homeowners out of pocket by withholding refunds - which it says is not its policy.
Quakes overnight in central NZ
People in central New Zealand may have found themselves jolted awake last night by a severe magnitude 5.3 quake, which hit just after midnight. Audio
NZTA on track to begin clearing quake slips
The New Zealand Transport Agency is expecting to bring in heavy machinery next week to clear nine slips on State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura.
A year of shocks - 2016 breaks NZ quakes record
A total 32,800 earthquakes were recorded in New Zealand in 2016 - the most ever in a calendar year.
