New ZealandAlpine Fault: Four things to know about NZ's big quake-makerEmergency planners begin a three-part exercise readying NZ for a major Alpine Fault quake.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridging the Pacific: Tairāwhiti and Washington unite over disaster risksA delegation explores disaster readiness with First Nations people in Washington.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand5.1 magnitude earthquake wakes WaikatoThe quake originated 168km below the region.05 Jun 09:25 PM
New ZealandStudy reveals how NZ's biggest quake-maker stokes world-famous volcanic zoneWhat puts the fire in the belly of a local volcanic zone that's produced monster blows.04 Jun 12:05 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.1 earthquake near Wellington felt across central NZMore than 16,000 people reported feeling the earthquake 10 minutes later.03 Jun 10:28 AM
World6.4 earthquake strikes VanuatuThere were no tsunami warnings or immediate reports of damage.25 May 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExtension of quake-prone building deadlines a 'godsend' - but is it safe?Government steps in as property owners struggle to raise capital to undertake works.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKaikōura 2016 earthquake linked to unrest at Taupō supervolcano - 500km awayIt’s been a question on the minds of geoscientists - can big quakes trigger eruptions?19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHikurangi Subduction Zone: The burning question about NZ’s biggest quake-makerOur biggest fault zone is thought to have a release valve in the form of 'silent' quakes.19 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandNZ 'always has the potential' for a big quake – so how prepared should we be?Modelling has highlighted the impact a catastrophic quake could have on this country.17 May 05:09 AM
New ZealandScientists map Lake Wānaka to gauge quake riskAn active fault was discovered under Lake Wānaka three years ago.16 May 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Catastrophic event': Potential toll of a 9.1 Hikurangi fault earthquakeNZ's top science minds have gathered at Te Papa to discuss the latest disaster risk.13 May 08:05 PM
New Zealand'Big jolt': Magnitude 4.4 quake reported in lower North IslandThe quake was centred 15km north-east of Eketahuna at a depth of 22km.04 May 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBusiness Hub: New Mitre 10 chairman: why global retail giants visited this month'This is about galvanising the membership and Mitre 10 being a co-operative' - Smith26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Quick jolt followed by a bit of a rumble': Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits central NZMore than 2900 people report feeling shake which Geonet says struck at a depth of 70km.26 Apr 09:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Devastating blow for apartment owners hidden in Govt announcementEarthquake-prone apartment owners had every right to rely on a now-cancelled loan scheme.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.6 earthquake south of TaupōDid you feel the earthquake this morning?22 Apr 10:12 PM
New ZealandEarthquake-prone buildings a continuing issue for councilsChanges to remediation deadlines will not solve issues for all councils.18 Apr 04:10 AM
New ZealandGovernment extends earthquake-strengthening deadlines by four yearsApartment owners have faced sleepless nights and losing their homes over 'unfair' rules.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister open to grace period for looming quake-prone building deadlinesChris Penk is confident a review of earthquake-prone rules will be brought forward.11 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldQuake toll rises to 13; afterschocks stop demolition of leaning buildingMore than 400 people remain stranded after being cut off by damage.06 Apr 10:22 PM
WorldHundreds still stranded three days after Taiwan earthquakeAt least 12 people were killed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake, and 10 others are missing06 Apr 05:45 AM
World'Strange and surreal': Kiwi caught in New York earthquake says it 'reminds you of home'The Statue of Liberty was seen swaying and planes were grounded.06 Apr 05:10 AM
WorldSearch on for family of five feared trapped following Taiwan earthquakeFamily feared trapped in a rockslide following Taiwan's biggest earthquake in 25 years.05 Apr 07:37 PM
WorldNew York rattles as rare 4.8 magnitude quake hits US East CoastThe 4.8 magnitude quake was centred about 72km west of New York City.05 Apr 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy Taiwan was so prepared for a powerful earthquakeNew York Times: Decades of learning may have helped people better weather strong quakes.04 Apr 09:44 PM
WorldWhy is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?The impact of Taiwan's 7.4 earthquake has been relatively contained.03 Apr 09:23 PM
World9 dead, more than 1000 injured as strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks TaiwanThe number of people missing, trapped or stranded fluctuated frequently.03 Apr 04:58 PM
WorldAt least seven dead, 711 injured in ‘massive’ 7.4 magnitude Taiwan quake, Kiwis affectedTaiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked the island.03 Apr 09:00 AM
New Zealand‘Just crazy': Kiwi woman describes horror at being 16 floors up during Taiwan quakeAt least four people have died so far but that number is expected to rise.03 Apr 06:28 AM
New Zealand'10 minutes of shaking': Uncommon style of earthquake activity at Ruapehu“Over the last month, we have seen a maximum of six of these earthquakes a day."25 Mar 09:19 PM
New ZealandChristchurch school closes for earthquake strengtheningSchool buildings all around the country have been deemed earthquake-prone.20 Mar 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your homeWith severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Scared the crap out of me’: Wellingtonians shaken awake by 4.7 magnitude quakeThe tremor hit just before 5.20am.28 Feb 05:28 PM
