Housing NZ staff evacuated, Reading Cinema car park still closed after quake1 NEWS Eight buildings in the Wellington CBD are off-limits owing to earthquake damage suffered in the 7.8 shake. RACHEL THOMAS/FAIRFAX NZ Damage being assessed inside the Housing New Zealand building. ROSS GIBLIN/FAIRFAX NZ Damage has been found at Wellington Girls' College, and year 9 and 10 students were sent home. For all intents and purposes it's closed," NZ Post spokesman Richard Trow said on Thursday. There are cordons in many central Wellington streets, with buildings closed and the risk of falling glass and masonry.

Source: Stuff November 17, 2016 23:55 UTC