Earthquake
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
Wellington businesses brace for quake-closure costs
Businesses in the Wellington region are reviewing what impact Monday's earthquakes will have on their bottom line.
Cut-off farmers calling out for help
Farmers cut off by Monday's earthquake are frustrated that helicopters have been flying over them without stopping.
GeoNet warns of fake earthquake info
GeoNet is reminding people to get information about ongoing aftershocks from Monday's earthquake from reputable sources.
Earthquake day four: developments at a glance
Houses near a Marlborough river are evacuated for fear of a dam burst, Wellington grapples with post-quake building damage and roads are starting to re-open.
Quake-hit Wellington building could collapse in an aftershock
A 10-storey building on Molesworth Street that is in danger of collapse could be brought down by an aftershock, warns the Wellington City Council.
Quake raises risk of heart problems
Public health officials are worried that this week's big quake and ongoing aftershocks could see an increase in people suffering heart problems.
Introduce quake star ratings for buildings - engineer
A leading earthquake engineer is calling for a quake star rating system to be trialled on buildings.
Crayfish confused by quake ushered back into the water
Disorientated crayfish, thrust out of the ocean onto the Kaikoura coastline, have been slowly ushered back into the water by locals.
Quake dams Marlborough river, homes evacuated
About 20 people have been evacuated from southern Marlborough because of fears that several slip dams created by Monday's massive earthquake will breach.
Wild weather to hit quake-hit areas again
Severe weather is on the way for Marlborough and Wellington this afternoon as quake recovery efforts continue.
Quake-hit Kaikoura farmers forced to dump milk
Dairy farmers in the Kaikoura district are faced with having to dump milk until road access is reopened. Video
'Tell them enough to be safe – and no more than that'
How do you keep a child informed about disaster risk while protecting them from incessant talk of threat? Audio
Helplessness and hope in the face of impossible forces
Shocked by Donald Trump's win and the 7.8 magnitude quake, Toby Morris ponders what he can and can't change and how he - and we - can help a shaken world.
Is a star rating system for buildings the way forward?
Kathryn Ryan talks with prominent earthquake engineer, Dr David Hopkins, who says it's time for a change in the way we rate buildings, following this week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. She also talks… Audio
