New Zealand4.6 quake rattles central NZ awakeWellingtonians and people living on the top of the South Island were shaken awake as a strong quake rattled the centre of the country.25 Nov 05:16 PM
New ZealandSupplies land in tiny cut-off communityEmergency supplies have finally landed in a cut-off community just 22km north of Kaikoura.21 Nov 08:09 AM
New ZealandHeatwave! Some regions face 30deg highIt's time to reach for the sunblock and head to the beach with the country set to swelter in 30C temperatures.20 Nov 06:49 PM
New ZealandDry, windy day for much of the countryNew Zealand is in for a relatively dry day today with areas of morning cloud and isolated showers in the north, clearing around midday and becoming mostly sunny.19 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandLast communal meal at Takahanga MaraeSome of the earthquake relief efforts are wrapping up in Kaikoura.19 Nov 11:46 AM
New ZealandRed Cross helping hundreds of quake-hit KiwisHundreds of home checks have been carried out in the worst-hit areas by Red Cross personnel since Monday's 7.8 quake.18 Nov 09:36 PM
New ZealandWatch: Quake transforms road into cliffA new video shows cracks have formed a major drop on a Clarence road.17 Nov 08:08 PM
New ZealandHouses in Marlborough too dangerous to enterEight properties in Marlborough have been identified as being too badly damaged to be entered.17 Nov 05:05 AM
New ZealandHelicopter nappy run to cut-off familyA Civil Defence helicopter made a nappy run to a remote part of Marlborough to bring supplies to a family with a young baby who have been cut off.17 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandFerry traffic pours through MurchisonAn alternative inland route for ferry traffic has been established running from Picton to Christchurch, via Murchison and the Lewis Pass.17 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandCrews restoring power, water to quake-hit southPower, water and road access is slowly being restored to earthquake-hit areas of the South Island as crews work around the clock.17 Nov 02:04 AM
New ZealandTowns without waterServices slowly return to normal across Marlborough but many still advised to boil water.17 Nov 12:11 AM
CompaniesSupport package for Kaikoura announcedBusinesses in quake-hit areas will be paid to keep on staff for at least eight weeks, the Govt says.17 Nov 12:08 AM
New ZealandLive: More evacuations in capitalQuestions are being asked about why key government buildings in Wellington have been impacted so badly, as concerns about more buildings emerge.16 Nov 11:01 PM
New ZealandQuake victims urged to dig own toiletsA further public health message has been issued for quake affected communities.16 Nov 09:50 PM
EmploymentGovt to announce relief for KaikouraAs Govt announces its relief package, Kaikoura businesses spell out what they need to survive.16 Nov 05:23 PM
New ZealandIsolated farms get first post-quake contactIsolated farms in distant parts of southern Marlborough will soon get their first face to face contact with authorities since the 16 Nov 06:53 AM
New ZealandPolice urge extra care on Lewis PassWest Coast police today advised motorists to take extra care when driving through the Lewis Pass and Maruia Valley on SH7 and SH65 as traffic numbers build up.16 Nov 02:25 AM
New ZealandPhoto ID required to use quake-zone SH1Police are checking that people have a legitimate reason to be in quake-hit areas.15 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandA picture of devastationNew aerial photos show there is much work to be done after Monday's 7.8 quake.15 Nov 10:38 PM
New ZealandMercy mission sparks rural quake effortA mercy mission into rural quake-hit Marlborough has led to donations for farming communities and offers of help.15 Nov 05:43 AM
New ZealandSchools close, exams disrupted due to floodingA number of schools have been closed due to flooding, affecting some students due to sit exams after afternoon.15 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandThe earthquake in picturesOur photographers and reporters share some of the images captured after yesterday's quakes.14 Nov 10:52 PM
New ZealandTruckie who escaped slip not in dog boxThe truck driver who narrowly escaped being buried in the quake won't be in the dog box for calling his boss before his partner.14 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandRichie McCaw rescues stranded touristsRichie McCaw, who has been airlifting stranded tourists out of Kaikoura, says the devastation from the air looks "pretty crazy".14 Nov 08:02 PM
New ZealandAnother evacuation in Clarence River areaMarlborough Civil Defence may evacuate six more people from the Clarence River area this morning.14 Nov 07:14 PM
New ZealandQuake latest: What you need to knowThe Clarence River has burst its banks, with residents being told to move to high ground immediately, as aftershocks continue to rock the country.14 Nov 04:37 AM
New ZealandMost schools to open tomorrowMost schools will open tomorrow, following hundreds of closures after the quake.14 Nov 03:48 AM
New ZealandMarlborough: Damage widespreadMarlborough Mayor John Leggett says property damage appears to be more widely dispersed across the district than during the previous Seddon earthquakes.13 Nov 08:38 PM
New ZealandExplained: The science behind the quakeScientists investigating the mechanics of the earthquake say it faulted in the same way the February 22, 2011, Christchurch Earthquake did.13 Nov 06:25 PM
New ZealandDeadly quake: 'Like being on a ship'Newstalk ZB listeners share their stories of the night.13 Nov 06:05 PM
New ZealandNCEA exams chaos after deadly quakeScholarship exams have been cancelled, but NCEA exams can go ahead in schools if they are not earthquake damaged, NZQA says.13 Nov 05:54 PM
New ZealandFirst the quakes, now the stormHeavy rain and wind is forecast to batter the upper South Island and lower North Island this afternoon.13 Nov 05:11 PM
New ZealandNight of quakes: Useful linksPrimary responsibility for civil defence emergency management at a local level rests with your local council.13 Nov 04:18 PM
