Hanmer Springs Earthquake
Rotorua Museum closed over quake-damage concerns
The Rotorua Museum will remain closed pending an engineering report on damage caused by last week's earthquake.
Emergency quake laws for Kaikōura
Recovery agencies may get special powers to clear roads, fix the marina and block public access to some areas.
35 homes evacuated in case slip dam breaches
One farmer says it is an over-reaction, but Civil Defence says it is better safe than sorry. Audio
Aftershock damages North Canterbury homes
Homes in the Scargill area of North Canterbury were damaged in yesterday's 5.7 aftershock. Video
Wgtn's Asteron Centre evacuated over quake risk
One of the capital's largest office buildings has been evacuated over possible damage to its stairwells.
300 dusky dolphins spotted off Goose Bay, near Kaikōura
Earthquakes did not scare this pod of swimming, playing and jumping dusky dolphins. Video
Councils to pay job seekers to help with quake clean-up
Beneficiaries will be hired to help with the earthquake clean-up, under a temporary employment programme.
Council takes over demolition of quake-hit office block
The Wellington City Council has taken over the demolition of 61 Molesworth St from its owner, citing public safety concerns.
A week of chaos: Recounting the Kaikōura earthquake
So much has happened since the Kaikōura earthquake made an indelible mark on New Zealand - both geologically and emotionally. Here we look back at how last week's chaos unfolded. Video
Kaikōura petrol stations in danger of running dry
Nine days after the district's crippling earthquake, a Kaikōura petrol station owner says it only has enough fuel to last until the weekend.
Quake highlights communication issues on the farm
Keeping communication channels open has been a real problem for rural areas hit by last week's quake, says Federated Farmers.
Pāua rescuers say govt has told them to stop
A group of volunteers say they are saving earthquake-displaced pāua, but the government says they are doing more harm than good. Video
Wanted: 1000 workers to rebuild earthquake-hit roads
Construction bosses say at least 1000 workers will be needed to rebuild quake-hit roads and buildings. Audio
High-rise owner was 'trying to help' family
A Wellington property group let a family live in a building now scheduled for demolition.
Inland road closes after 5.7 aftershock
Authorities will assess the inland road to Kaikōura before aid convoys resume, after today's "severe" aftershock. Video
Quake aftermath: 11 buildings red-stickered in Marlborough
Eleven buildings in Marlborough - 10 homes and one commercial property - have been red-stickered since last Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Audio
Dam formed by quake at risk of overflowing
Canterbury Civil Defence has issued an urgent warning for Towy River, a tributary of the Conway River, with a dam formed by a slip in danger of overflowing.
Quake-damaged Wellington building has asbestos
A earthquake-damaged central Wellington building which is set to be demolished contains asbestos. Audio
Kaikōura sewage spill: 'It was like a river'
Sewage ran through a Kaikōura resident's property for six days after last week's quake, before it was fixed. Video
Earthquakes ruin 'golden summer' for Kaikōura eateries
The Kaikōura earthquake has robbed the town's restaurants of a long-awaited golden summer.
