New Zealand’s capital city will be open for business tomorrow after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Cook Strait,
while scientists say there’s a one-in-five chance of a similar-size temblor this week... More>>
Scoop editor Alastair Thompson went along to Wellington Mayor Wade-Brown's earthquake briefing this morning in
Wellington... More>>
Some pictures of damage to buildings in downtown Wellington
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Friday morning’s earthquake was followed by a gas fire at Victoria University... The quake – at 9.07am – was felt
throughout the Wellington CBD, including in the Scoop office where it was described as a “pretty decent shake.” More>>
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