Kaikōura

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.

The NZDF's Wellington office suffered serious floor damage in last week's earthquake, the building's owner has confirmed.

A earthquake-damaged central Wellington building which is set to be demolished contains asbestos. Audio

The Kaikōura earthquake has robbed the town's restaurants of a long-awaited golden summer.

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.

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

Crayfish and pāua fisheries have been closed around Kaikōura until more is known about the impact of the earthquakes on stocks. Audio

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

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.