Hanmer Springs Earthquake

GeoNet's call for extra funding so it can be staffed around the clock was an 'unreasonable criticism', according to the acting Civil Defence Minister.

Tourists with campervans or vehicles in Kaikōura are settling for the long haul, with inland access to the town blocked off and no indication of when it will reopen. Video

As you pull into Kaikōura High School, it's hard not to notice the line of portaloos and red tape, reports Sally Murphy. Video

Last week's earthquakes are continuing to disrupt end-of-year NCEA exams, school principals say.

A family who was unknowingly living illegally in a high-rise building now set for demolition says they have had no help from the property managers. Video

A review of Civil Defence's response to last week's earthquake is likely to be initiated within weeks, its director says.

The country's largest insurance company has put a freeze on new home insurance policies in the wake of the earthquakes. Audio

Slips blocking the coastal road could take months to fix, and it is still unclear when the inland road will open to the public. Video, Audio

The Prime Minister is being called irresponsible for talking of tax cuts when the full cost of the damage from last week's earthquakes is still not known.

Gas and electricity supplies to a 10-storey central Wellington building are being turned off so it can be demolished safely. Audio

Southern Marlborough absorbed some of the most damaging energy generated by the earthquake a week ago, a senior GNS scientist told a community gathering.

Tax cuts are still on the table, despite the huge bill for the damage caused by the Kaikoura earthquake, Prime Minister John Key has signalled. Audio

Takahanga Marae served its last communal meal last night, having kept thousands of quake-weary people in Kaikoura well-fed over the past week.

Health officials are taking steps to relieve mental health stress arising from last Monday's earthquake, especially in Kaikoura.

Christchurch's earthquake in February 2011 killed 185 people - now some Christchurch locals are offering advice to those most affected by this week's shake.

A clearer picture is emerging of the poor state of the inland road to quake-stricken Kaikoura.

Demolition of the first of Wellington's condemned quake damaged buildings may begin as early as tomorrow.

GNS Science says it was taken by surprise by the tsunami that followed last Monday's earthquake.

First Person - Max Towle was in Christchurch when the 2011 quake hit. He knows first-hand that Kiwis are a resilient lot, but they still need help.