The Online News team provides the latest updates regarding the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which struck the South Island and felt across the country.
2 people have been confirmed dead and police are still responding to calls for assistance as aftershocks continue to hit areas in the North and South Island.
Te Kāea cameraman David Graham is on the ground in Wellington with reporter Heta Gardiner and they will bring you the latest at 5:30 pm. Meanwhile the Online News Team has prepared a small snippet of some of the damage in Wellington central