New ZealandAuckland council's quake donation spentPlaygrounds repaired thanks to $1.5 million quake donation.04 May 06:57 PM
New ZealandQuake report: Civil Defence can do betterA new report finds room for improvement in Civil Defence's Kaikoura Earthquake response.04 May 04:32 AM
New ZealandQuake could have 'catastrophic impact'A large earthquake in Wellington could cost $29 billion, a new report states.03 May 07:31 PM
WorldMagnitude 7.2 quake off PhilippinesThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre says the tsunami threat has now passed.28 Apr 09:04 PM
New ZealandKiwis better off making their own emergency kitsMost kits lacked basic items and were pricier than making your own, the watchdog found.27 Apr 09:47 PM
New ZealandAkatore Fault may be 'serious hazard'Fault line could cause an earthquake as destructive as 2010's Canterbury quake.27 Apr 06:41 PM
New ZealandRoad to Kaikoura could be shut until MayState Highway 1 route could be closed for another fortnight.21 Apr 10:27 PM
New ZealandIs Wellington ready for 'the big one'?The Kaikoura quake spurred officials to consider Wellington's resilience.20 Apr 05:48 AM
New ZealandWatch: Risky rock face blown upThe risky rock was posing a danger to motorists. There was only one way to get rid of it.20 Apr 02:55 AM
New ZealandSeries of quakes rock middle NZThe top of the South Island has been shaken by a series of earthquakes this morning.19 Apr 07:13 PM
WorldQuake measuring 5.7 shakes VanuatuAn earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 has struck northwest of Vanuatu.17 Apr 02:50 AM
New ZealandSeveral quakes jolt WhanganuiWhanganui has been rocking and rolling this weekend with a series of quakes recorded.15 Apr 08:26 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Why do we live in flood zones?Why do so many New Zealand communities lie in flood zones? An expert explains.13 Apr 03:00 AM
WorldUS expands earthquake early-warning systemAn early-warning system for earthquakes has been expanded to Oregon and Washington.10 Apr 08:35 PM
New ZealandActivist shocked over Chch rebuildErin Brockovich, the activist played by Julia Roberts in a 2000 film, is currently in NZ.10 Apr 08:20 PM
New ZealandKaikoura quake force: 400 atomic bombsThe 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake triggered the most violent shaking ever seen in New Zealand.09 Apr 07:33 PM
New ZealandSeries of quakes rattle North IslandA 4.5 magnitude quake near Wellington was felt by more than 6,000 people.09 Apr 11:58 AM
New Zealand4.6 quake shakes lower North IslandMore than 500 people felt the quake shortly after 1am08 Apr 06:19 PM
New ZealandStrong earthquake south of SeddonA strong 4.6 earthquake has struck tonight 40km south of Seddon.07 Apr 07:30 AM
OpinionChris Lynch: Never rely on 'officials'Comment: For those going through hell, Canterbury is thinking of you, says Chris Lynch06 Apr 01:47 AM
New ZealandA third of quake donations has been spentResidents' association wants to know where the money has gone.03 Apr 08:58 PM
New ZealandCollapse 'could have caused fatalities'Building codes set for review after 'life-threatening' Statistics House collapse.31 Mar 03:08 AM
Personal FinanceKaikoura quake among world's costliestDespite being in the top 10, cost of Kaikoura paled in comparison to biggest disasters.30 Mar 09:05 PM
New Zealand'Quake brain' affects Cantabrians' memoryResearch showed there was likely to have been a significant effect on memory.28 Mar 09:43 PM
New ZealandLife experiences boost quake preparationPeople who have experienced accidents are better prepared for disaster, a new study finds.27 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandQuake moved South Island 5 metresThe 7.8 quake moved parts of the South Island more than 5 metres closer to the North.23 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand4.8 quake hits central New ZealandA 4.8 earthquake has hit in the lower North Island tonight.23 Mar 07:59 AM
New Zealand4.6 quake hits lower North IslandNearly 900 people have registered feeling the quake which struck north of Pongaroa.18 Mar 09:03 PM
BusinessNew funding from Countdown helps charity rebuildThe supermarket chain allocated $100,000 to food rescue charities as well as giving one organisation a one off $25,000 donation.15 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandKaikoura quake record: 21 ruptured faultsScientists describe November jolt as an "incredibly complex earthquake" in which some land was offset by as much as 12 metres.14 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandQuake has far-reaching underground impactThe impact quakes can have on city structures has been made frighteningly clear over recent years.13 Mar 08:41 PM
New ZealandPM adopts more cautious tone on tax cutsAfter talking up the likelihood of tax relief this morning, Prime Minister Bill English has adopted a more cautious tone on tax cuts.13 Mar 06:40 AM
New ZealandWellington pipes leak million litres a dayQuake-damaged pipes in Wellington are leaking around a million litres of water every day.13 Mar 05:55 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.9 quake near NelsonA magnitude 4.9 earthquake has caused moderate shaking in the Nelson region this evening. According to Geonet, the quake was centred 11 Mar 06:32 AM
