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Shaky Isles: The NZ areas where earthquake ground-shaking has increased

Scientists have just revised NZ's ground-shaking risk, with hazard doubling in some areas.

After 700 quakes, what happens next at restless Taupō supervolcano?

It's possible unrest at Taupō supervolcano could rumble on through summer, scientists say.

Hundreds report feeling 4.7 magnitude quake northeast of Greymouth

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake has hit the West Coast region overnight.

'A bit of rumble, then boom': Tens of thousands report feeling 5.8 quake

One resident said it was "a good shake".

One dead after powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico

The early morning earthquake has caused buildings to sway in the capital.

What post-quake Christchurch is teaching us about urban recovery and transformation

Impromptu and transitional organisations have kickstarted the city's recovery.

At least three dead after magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

The extent of damage remains unclear.

'Rocked out of bed': Morning earthquake shakes Taupō

Taupō Facebook users have reported a 'strong' quake rattling their homes this morning.

China earthquake deaths rise to 74 as anger over strict lockdown grows

At least 26 people are still missing.

Go behind the scenes at Wellington's St James Theatre before it reopens tonight

After years of painstaking work, the theatre has been returned to its former glory.

Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1000 people, deadliest in decades

A powerful earthquake struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 June, 2022

Thousands killed in Afghanistan earthquake, the worst time for first-home buyers in 65 years and aged care health and safety at risk with understaffing in the latest New Zealand Herald Headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Hundreds report feeling quake near Seddon

GeoNet says the 4.4-magnitude earthquake resulted in "moderate" shaking.

Prefab building proposed for Hutt Hospital after quake risk discovered

There are significant capacity constraints already in the public and private sectors.

Earthquake warning could save your life

Is now the time to invest in an earthquake early warning system for New Zealand?

Aussie city warned of catastrophic quake 30 times more powerful than Christchurch

The city in Australia straddles two major faults.

Pretty vacant: What's wrong with Wellington's buildings and are any safe?

Several Wellington office blocks have been recently vacated due to earthquake risk.

Darwin hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake

Northern Territory capital rocked by an earthquake that lasted for a half minute.