7.5 magnitude New Zealand's South Island North Canterbury earthquake strands cows in landslides North Canterbury earthquake strands cows in landslides A number of cows have been spotted stranded by landslides on the coast north of Kaikoura, following Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake. The quake hit around midnight near Culverden, causing extensive damage to property, closing businesses and transport links and killing two people. It could also be a season-ender for dairy farmers, who have al