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'Slightly damaging' Bay of Plenty quake

Double jolts made tsunami fierce

The tsunami that struck Tonga and Samoa last year was the result of a rare geological event.

Strong aftershock jolts Vanuatu

Vanuatu quake damages NZers' homes

Kiwis caught in Vanuatu quake

A NZ man last night told of fleeing his Port Vila office building when a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu, sending frightened residents and tourists rushing for high ground.

Sean Penn slams Wyclef's Haiti efforts

Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn has poured cold water on Wyclef Jean's bid for the Haitian presidency.

Earthquake hits Palmerston North

An earthquake has been felt in Palmerston North and other parts of the Manawatu as well as in northern Wairarapa and southern Hawkes Bay.

Haiti orphan finds way home

Quake, magnitude 5.3, hits near Wairoa

Quake reconstruction comes to standstill

Quake felt in Manawatu

6.3 quake rattles Japan

Quake hits Vanuatu

Quake hits Fiordland

Earthquake strikes near Fiji