Hanmer Springs Earthquake
The aftermath of the 7.8 earthquake so far
GNS has dropped the odds of a magnitude 7 or greater quake in the next month to 24 percent. Look back at RNZ's live updates since Monday.
$5 million support package for quake-hit farmers
The government has announced a $5 million post-quake support package for the primary sector in the Hurunui, Kaikoura and Marlborough districts.
Help quake-hit Wgtn businesses, says MP
Labour's MP for Wellington Central, Grant Robertson, has written a letter to the government requesting a business support package for the capital.
Kaikoura's mail makes it through
The first load of mail since Monday's quake has arrived in Kaikoura by air.
Central city still cordoned off over building fears
Wellington continues to count the cost of Monday's huge earthquake, with part of Courtenay Place in the central city now out of action.
Kaikoura homes evacuated over unstable cliff face
Eight homes have been evacuated in Kaikoura after heavy rain loosened debris from a cliff.
Geonet brings in 24/7 staffing for weekend
Seismic monitoring service Geonet will have staff working this weekend because of the past week's events.
Quake prompts new calls to move some govt services out of Wellington
Earthquake damage in Wellington has renewed calls to move some state services to the regions.
Kaikoura fears becoming a ghost town if State Highway 1 'lifeline' stays closed
Kaikoura business owners say the town could die once the relief runs out, and only reopening SH1 will save it. Video
Kaikoura man uses bricks from shattered house for outdoor cook-up
His house is smashed, there is no electricity and his dog has run away - but Kaikoura man Gary Melville would not be anywhere else. Video
Kaikoura locals back fishing ban despite economic pressure
Locals in Kaikoura admit a proposed fishing ban would hit them hard in the pocket but agree it is the right move. Half, if not more of all crayfish and...
The earthquake aftermath in pictures
RNZ visual journalist Rebekah Parsons-King has captured the cracked roads, landslips, and damaged railway lines from the air and ground.
There was never a risk of a tsunami, says seismologist
A seismologist says there was no need for anyone to flee to higher ground after the Kaikoura earthquake.
Quake evacuations: 'I have nothing. Absolutely nothing.'
People evacuated from their homes in central Wellington after a parking building was found to be in danger of collapsing are feeling shell-shocked and stranded.
Wellington CBD building in danger of collapse
Ten buildings have been evacuated over fears a nearby parking building could collapse in a major aftershock. Video, Audio
CTV rescuer defied tsunami warning to help at homestead
A doctor who helped rescue people from Christchurch's CTV building helped save a 100-year-old woman from the rubble of a homestead near Kaikoura. Audio
Ministers detail support for quake-hit Kaikoura businesses
Support measures for businesses in and around Kaikoura hit by Monday's earthquake will include a wage subsidy for up to eight weeks, the government has announced. Video
Inquiry into quake-hit buildings in Wellington
Officials will investigate how Wellington's multi-storey buildings stood up to Monday's earthquake.
Young farmers to the rescue in quake-hit communities
A group of young farmers are out in force to help rural communities cut-off by Monday's massive earthquake.
Earthquake advice from those who know
"Talk to each other, check on your family and friends, share your experiences, don't be afraid to ask for help." Video