WorldOver 20,000 communities in Japan at risk of isolation in major disasterLocal governments are stockpiling food and water, while notifying residents of the risk.22 Dec 09:06 PM
New ZealandSome parts of the country still being hit harder by rising premiumsThe average house insurance quote has risen almost twice as fast in one region.14 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTsunami warning after 6.7 quake in JapanJolt comes days after a 7.5-level tremor in the same region injured at least 50 people.12 Dec 04:43 AM
PremiumPropertyWhy Ikea's new Auckland store had to be built like a near-hospital-strength bunker01 Dec 01:21 AM
New ZealandRotorua businesses rally to help Cebu family rebuild after deadly disasters23 Nov 10:05 PM
WorldThis lab is key for tracking tsunamis. Its sensors are about to go offlineIt's been monitoring seismic activity for more than 25 years, but funding has been cut.12 Nov 04:00 PM
Wellington'Big noisy bang': Thousands report feeling M4.9 quake north-west of WellingtonOver 30,000 people have reported feeling the quake so far. 06 Nov 08:21 AM
WorldScientists record unprecedented Hektoria Glacier retreat in Antarctica studyHektoria Glacier lost 8km of ice in just two months.05 Nov 12:05 AM
WorldReeling from earthquakes, Afghans fear coming winterFamilies who lost homes now face freezing nights in makeshift tents.04 Nov 06:45 PM
WorldStrong 6.3 quake kills 20, injures more than 500 in AfghanistanThe 6.3-magnitude tremor struck near Mazar-i-Sharif at a depth of 28km.03 Nov 05:52 PM
WorldStrong 6.3 quake hits northern Afghanistan overnightThe 6.3 quake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif at a depth of 28km.02 Nov 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySurprise find under 153-year-old Auckland university buildingA well dating back to the 1800s and a stone plaque were found during building restoration.20 Oct 11:00 PM
WorldMagnitude 6.1 quake hits southern PhilippinesIt happened a week after two major quakes killed at least eight people in Mindanao.17 Oct 01:59 AM
WorldMagnitude 6.5 quake hits Indonesia's Papua, USGS saysPacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii said there was no threat of a tsunami.16 Oct 06:59 AM
WorldOne person killed after magnitude 7.4 quake rattles PhilippinesImages show students huddled outside as aftershocks shake the region.10 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandAvoiding a 'ghost town': Quake rule changes praised by museum bossDannevirke museum relieved at the proposed lifeline for quake-prone buildings. 08 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Earthquake-prone building rules needed tweakingOPINION: The proposed rule change could save more than $8.2b in upgrade costs.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Common sense': Law change could see third of Bay’s quake-prone buildings deemed safeBuilding owners in townships like Wairoa and Dannevirke will benefit hugely.04 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldCebu quake: Focus on helping survivors as toll rises to 72Nearly 600 houses were destroyed in Cebu, leaving thousands without shelter.02 Oct 06:16 AM
New Zealand'Earthquake or heartquake': NZ host's viral moment wins global fansThe clip of Ryan Bridge has drawn nearly 910,000 views on TikTok.01 Oct 07:00 AM
WorldDeath toll rises to 31 after strong quake and aftershocks hit central PhilippinesSearch under way for casualties after buildings collapse.30 Sep 04:53 PM
Herald NOWThe Panel discusses all the big stories of the dayProperty Editor Anne Gibson and Editorial Director at Are Media, Sarah Henry join Ryan Bridges to discuss the big stories of the day.Watch29 Sep 08:20 PM
Herald NOWOverhaul of quake-prone building systemMinister for Building and Construction Chris Penk and MacAlister Heights bodycorp chair Mel Johnston discuss the overhaul of quake-prone building system.Watch29 Sep 06:29 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Reset for quake-prone buildings and concerns over healthcare gapsNZ Herald Morning News Update | Reset for quake-prone buildings, concerns grow over gaps in healthcare and Luxon urges against oil and gas ban.Watch29 Sep 06:05 PM
New ZealandEarthquake-prone building system changes revealedFinance Minister Nicola Willis, PM Christopher Luxon and Building & Construction Minister Chris Penk unveil changes to NZ’s earthquake-prone building system. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 Sep 03:27 AM
PoliticsIs your property impacted? Earthquake-prone building system changes revealedThe decision follows a review of the ratings system.29 Sep 12:58 AM
New Zealand'Hazardous tsunami waves' possible after eastern Russia quake, no threat to NZHazardous tsunami waves possible within 1000km of epicentre, says US Geological Survey. 18 Sep 07:27 PM
WorldMagnitude 7.4 quake strikes off Russia's far east, tsunami warning cancelled'Hazardous' waves thought possible along coasts within 300km of the quake's epicentre.13 Sep 03:56 AM
