Strong aftershocks are continuing in New Zealand after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country. Officials say at least two people have died.
Meanwhile, heavy rains have added to the risk of landslides. Prime Minister John Key toured the affected areas, calling the situation "horrendous" and estimating it caused $2 billion in damage.
The quake caused destruction in the capital city of Wellington, even generating a small tsunami. People in Wellington are being advised to check with their employer to see whether they need to report to work.
New Zealand is sending military helicopters and a navy ship to rescue about 1,000 tourists and hundreds of residents stranded on one coastal town after the quake cut off train and vehicle access.
It also struck in Christchurch, a city in the south that was the site of a devastating earthquake that killed 185 people in 2011. Some roads leading to Christchurch are impassable. One major thoroughfare has a gigantic crack in the middle.
Social media sites are displaying many images of the moments during the quake and immediately after. A grocery store security camera captured windows shattering as well as food falling off the shelves and onto the floor. Home video shows water in swimming pools sloshing back and forth.
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