Hanmer Springs Earthquake

About 80 vehicles rolled out of the earthquake-hit town on the inland road - and Civil Defence is not planning another.

A sports day planned for earthquake-hit Kaikōura locals has been cancelled because of high winds.

Pop-up shops could be the solution for stores closed by demolition at Lower Hutt's Queensgate mall.

Nearly two weeks on from the quake, Kaikōura police are urging locals to keep an eye out for thieves.

Wellington businesses are becoming frustrated by a lack of financial assistance as cordons remain in place and demolition begins after last week's earthquakes.

A farm owner near Kaikōura who claimed Civil Defence's decision to evacuate Goose Bay was an overreaction now says the order to get out was correct.

A family trapped between two massive slips north of Kaikōura has been flown to safety. Video

A driver in the first convoy of private vehicles to make it out of Kaikōura since last week's quake says the drive was a doddle. Video, Audio

A cinema complex and multi-floor parking space for 300 cars at Lower Hutt's Queensgate Shopping Centre will be urgently demolished. Video, Audio

Cellar View owner Karen Barwick's colleague died in the Christchurch earthquake. She cannot face losing staff if a big aftershock hits. Video

The head of Civil Defence has rebuked West Coast Regional Council over a media release that warned of an imminent earthquake threat along the Alpine Fault. Video

Kaikōura farmers whose land has widespread damage are having to rely on water delivery from local fire trucks.

Former All Black Sir John Kirwan has encouraged residents in the earthquake-isolated town to get help if they cannot cope. Video

The pool of water at Goose Bay is 200 to 300 metres long, 10m wide and up to 10m deep, Civil Defence says.

Another four Wellington buildings will be demolished, while at least 3000 public servants cannot go into their offices. Audio

Fear is starting to set in as the enormity of the situation following last week's earthquakes emerges in Kaikōura, the Prime Minister says. Video

The Rotorua Museum will remain closed pending an engineering report on damage caused by last week's earthquake.

Recovery agencies may get special powers to clear roads, fix the marina and block public access to some areas.

One farmer says it is an over-reaction, but Civil Defence says it is better safe than sorry. Audio

Homes in the Scargill area of North Canterbury were damaged in yesterday's 5.7 aftershock. Video