New Zealand'That was a goody': Two earthquakes rattle Wellington, South IslandA magnitude 4.8 quake struck the top of the South Island and a 3.1 shook Canterbury.30 Aug 06:55 PM
New ZealandThe essential item that’s 900% more expensive than in 2000Insurance costs have risen 916% since 2000, leading price increases.26 Aug 07:32 PM
New Zealand'Hazardous' regional waves possible after major Drake Passage quake, no tsunami risk for NZThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre says hazardous tidal waves are possible in Chile.22 Aug 03:37 AM
Personal FinanceTower does more risk-based pricing - targets properties vulnerable to slips and sea surges19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumConstructionNew Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturn06 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.7 earthquake rattles Bay of PlentyThe rumble was registered at a depth of 127km.05 Aug 05:49 AM
New ZealandWhy a small tsunami is something we should be worried aboutNZ’s entire coastline was on notice after the sixth most severe quake in history.01 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandTsunami advisory lifted for all of NZ, strong and unusual currents may continueThe public should still take care in and around ocean and estuaries this weekend - Nema.31 Jul 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Strong and unusual currents' forecast to continue overnightKiwis are being urged to 'treat the threat as real'.31 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandMark Mitchell on the tsunami threat to New Zealand following Russia's 8.8 mega quakeThe Emergency Management and Recovery Minister discusses the tsunami threat for NZ after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia.Watch31 Jul 12:44 AM
New ZealandShane Jones unfazed by emergency tsunami alerts, turns phone offResources Minister Shane Jones admitted he missed New Zealand’s overnight tsunami alert after turning his phone off and going to bed early following “a glass or three of red wine”.Watch30 Jul 10:50 PM
WorldWhy one of the world’s biggest quakes wasn’t followed by a monster tsunamiPrevious strong earthquakes have caused massive and damaging waves far away.30 Jul 09:09 PM
New Zealand'Petrified': Nema investigates glitch after early morning tsunami alertsAlerts were meant for 4.12pm yesterday and 6.30am today, but some came in the early hours.30 Jul 08:39 PM
WorldVolcano erupts after quake in Russia’s far eastKlyuchevskoy, Russia’s highest active volcano, erupted on Wednesday.30 Jul 07:43 PM
New Zealand'Like a river flood': Tsunami expert warns of heightened risk along NZ coastA tsunami advisory remains in effect after the M8.8 quake near Russia's Kamchatka coast. 30 Jul 07:41 PM
Herald NOWTsunami advisory remains in place for New Zealand after Russia quakeKiwis have been told to remain alert for 'strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore'Watch30 Jul 07:25 PM
Herald NOWTsunami threat 'must be regarded as real'A magnitude 8.8 quake struck off the coast of eastern Russia on Wednesday triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific.Watch30 Jul 07:14 PM
Herald NOWTsunami threat likely to remain and effort to curb court delays | NZ Herald News UpdateTsunami threat likely to remain, nurses warn this is only the beginning and prospect of more competition in banking sector.Watch30 Jul 07:06 PM
WorldRussia relieved as tsunami spares far east from major damageOfficials confirmed no casualties, praising quick evacuations and response.30 Jul 06:30 PM
WorldOverseas tsunami warnings downgraded, lifted after mega-quake off Russian coastThe magnitude 8.8 quake sparked evacuations from Hawaii to Japan.30 Jul 05:59 PM
New ZealandNZ on alert for surges as tsunami waves impact across PacificNew Zealanders are warned to stay away from the sea and shore.30 Jul 10:05 AM
WorldHawaii evacuation warning as tsunami threatensHawaii officials urge people to evacuate ahead of a possible tsunami impact. Video / AFPWatch30 Jul 06:14 AM
WorldWhat to know: Tsunamis and the damage they causeTsunamis can cover enormous distances, sometimes at the speed of a jet plane.30 Jul 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Unpredictable surges': Kiwis receive emergency alert after massive quake'There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing and anyone in or near the water.'30 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandWhat Kiwis need to know after magnitude 8.8 earthquakeJapan has issued evacuation orders for hundreds of kilometres of its coastline.30 Jul 05:01 AM
WorldWaves crash on to shore in Japan following Russia earthquakeWaves crashed on to the coastline of Japan today as a massive earthquake in Russia triggered tsunami warnings.Watch30 Jul 03:41 AM
WorldMega-quake off Russian coast sparks tsunami warnings across PacificTsunami warnings have been issued from Alaska down to California's entire coast.30 Jul 02:13 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.6 earthquake near RuatōriaGeoNet received 116 reports of the quake by 1.25pm.28 Jul 01:56 AM