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What lies beneath: 500km faultline 'one of biggest threats'

A large Alpine Fault quake could leave 10,000 locals and thousands of tourists cut off.

Cluster of small earthquakes shakes NZ

No tsunami threat to New Zealand following the earthquakes, says Civil Defence.

Nanogirl: Could AI predict aftershocks?

COMMENT: Nobody knows when or where the next big quake will hit our country.

'Rocking like a boat': Massive but deep 7.8 quake shakes Fiji

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre says there is no tsunami threat from the earthquake.

Photos reveal extent of destruction after Japan quake

Residents in Sapporo were shaken from their beds when it struck Hokkaido at 3:08am.

No Kiwis reportedly injured in Japan earthquake - MFAT

There are 549 Kiwis registered on SafeTravel as being in Japan at the moment.

Buildings collapse, people trapped: Massive quake hits Japan

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has rocked the city of Sapporo in northern Japan.

'Red-zoning by stealth': Allegations of tampering with Christchurch's district plan

Calls for independent inquiry after allegations of tampering with city's district plan.

Expert says huge Alpine quake is around the corner

It will likely "happen in the lifetime of many New Zealanders", says expert.

Kiwis describe the violence of Lombok earthquake

Kiwi who experienced the Christchurch earthquake said this was much more terrifying.

Quake survivor's 12-hour dig to freedom using chunk of debris

Narto Aryadi spent 12 hours digging his way to freedom through quake debris.

Tourists desperately flee Indonesia following earthquake

Thousands of tourists have found themselves stranded amid chaos after powerful earthquake.

Quake causes 'massive' damage in north Lombok

Tourists evacuated by ship from three islands near the tremor's centre.

Lombok quake: Kiwi describes 'grim' night seeking for survivors

Aucklander spent night after the earthquake looking for survivors.

Justice Minister Andrew Little caught in Lombok earthquake

Andrew Little says violent shaking of Indonesian quake was "pretty terrifying".

Lombok quake death toll rises to 39, dozens injured

A strong earthquake on the Indonesian island of Lombok as killed at least 19.

Woods hits back at Insurance Council

Comments from Insurance Council on tardiness of action are galling, Minister says.

Quake tribunal not fair says Insurance Council

Key stakeholders were not consulted on bill before introduction, council says.