New ZealandQuake experts reach towards holy grailTwo years ago today, with a force equal to 15,000 tonnes of TNT, came the devastating aftershock that scientists hoped they would never see.21 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake prediction a risky business"What most people want is not knowledge, but certainty." It's an apt quote of philosopher Bertrand Russell that Italy's Professor Massimiano Bucchi borrows to sum up people's expectation of what science should be able to tell us before earthquakes happen21 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBob Parker: My earthquake storyChristchurch mayor Bob Parker doesn't pull any punches in a personal account of the earthquakes that rocked his city.09 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil buys 'House of horrors' siteChristchurch City Council is to buy the House of Horrors site where Jason Somerville murdered two women and buried their bodies beneath floorboards.23 Oct 12:08 AM
New ZealandChch quake response 'effective' - reviewEmergency services responded rapidly and worked well together during the February 22 earthquake in Christchurch last year, an independent review has concluded.05 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandQuake-sticker system confusing, says expertA top engineer behind Christchurch's post-earthquake building assessments has explained the much-criticised inspection system..03 Sep 05:30 PM
