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Editorial: Disasters need national response

It may be wondered whether a country of NZ's size and population is well served by such a fragmented civil defence organisation.

Opinion: Kaitaia could be our safest place

COMMENT: The November 14 Kaikoura earthquake and its widespread damage is a reminder that nature imposes a running cost on all our infrastructure.

The parents who lost everything

A group who lost their only children in the Christchurch quake feel failed by two Govts.

4.8-magnitude quake strikes Canterbury

Nearly 800 people reported feeling the 4.8-magnitude aftershock that has struck near Culverden in North Canterburty this afternoon.

Quake parents seek visas to tend graves

Chinese parents who lost their only child in Christchurch earthquake are pleading with govt to grant them lifelong visas so they can visit children's graves.

Editorial: Grave visitors deserve better

If ever there was a compassionate ground to grant visitors a permanent visa to NZ it is surely those who lost children in Christchurch earthquake.

Kaikoura quake: Wellington update

Some Wellington building owners have asked for more time to test their buildings after last year's quake.

Drones could be used in disasters

Christchurch and Japanese academics are developing new drone technologies that would be able to locate people buried in wreckage following natural disasters.

1931 quake survivors share stories

By Anneke SmithLOOKING BACK: Jim Moran and Raymon Barrett, the oldest and youngest survivors of the 1931 quake, cut the cake alongside

5.1 jolt a 'classic' aftershock - scientist

There was nothing unusual about the late-night 5.1 quake that shook Marlborough and the lower North Island on Wednesday, says a scientist.

Earthquakes possible cause of water contamination

Earthquakes could have contributed to the contamination of Havelock North's water.

Historic museum closed for two years (+ video)

One of New Zealand's most-identifiable buildings closed for at least two years.

Nerves on edge as strong jolt strikes

Beds and houses shook uncontrollably in the late-night quake, scaring thousands of people.

5.1 magnitude quake near Kaikoura

A 5.1 magnitude quake has struck north-east of Kaikoura late tonight.

Could earthquake trigger 'The Big One'?

International scientists have claimed the 7.8 Kaikoura quake has raised the potential threat of another large NZ event - but a Kiwi scientist says that's unlikely.

Quake business claims top $900m

Kaikoura quake damage to businesses has topped $900 million, according to insurance figures.

Strong 4.6 quake rattles West Coast

A strong, shallow earthquake has shaken the West Coast early today.

Light earthquake rattles Wellington

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 40km south west of Wellington on Friday night. The 25km deep quake was recorded at 10.22pm. Almost