Queen Elizabeth sends condolence message to NZ after Kaikoura earthquake deathsRUSSELL CHEYNE/REUTERS Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were shocked by the quake news. In a message to Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy, Queen Elizabeth said: "Prince Philip and I were shocked to hear news of the severe earthquakes that struck on Monday. READ MORE:* Live: 7.5 New Zealand quake* Quake victim may have died of medical complications* Man killed in collapse of 100-year-old homestead* Midnight quake's 'silver lining'"Our thoughts are with you at this time." Many world leaders have contacted Prime Minister John Key with messages of support - including US President-elect Donald Trump, although Key missed his call. Among the first to call was Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, as well as Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

Source: Stuff November 15, 2016 12:55 UTC