NEW ZEALAND

The magnitude 6.9 quake struck just before 10pm GMT.

New Zealand have won the series after taking a 2-0 lead in the three-match competition against Bangladesh.

New Zealand have a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series after defeating Bangladesh in the first ODI.

'Megathrust earthquakes' occur when plates slip past each other quickly and can cause devastating damage.

Rebecca Black is the second jockey to die in a racing accident in New Zealand in 10 years.

AB de Villiers will miss the Sri Lanka Test series after failing to recover from an elbow injury.

English has been confirmed as National Party leader and will be sworn in later on Monday.

Aldrin was at the South Pole to see conditions similar to Mars where he hopes a mission will go.

He reportedly has stepped down at the request of his wife, Bronagh.

Maxwell is expected to play in the first ODI between Australia and New Zealand on 4 December.

Images emerged of the foreign secretary signing copies of his own book at a store in Belgrade.

The accident happened in 50kmph gusts as many other vessels decided seas were too rough.

All the information as Ireland and New Zealand square off for the second time in November.

As Australia face New Zealand in a Four Nations final again has league reached the end of the road?

New Zealand take on Pakistan in the first Test. Find out where to watch live.

The quake-hit region has been hit by more than 860 aftershocks so far and up to 100,000 landslides.

Scientists believe earthquake may be a complex event involving several faults.

A tsunami warning has been issued with 5-meter-high waves feared to strike the South Island.

Two people have died after the quake struck 57 miles northeast of the city.

All the information as Ireland and New Zealand square off in the first of two matches in November.

New Zealand skipper could reportedly be sidelined for between three and five weeks.