New ZealandDeveloper walks away from iconic Wellington siteDespite years of searching, no tenant has been found for Oriental Bay's Band Rotunda.17 Sep 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA rumble echoed around the world for nine days. Here’s what caused itScientists dubbed the bizarre signal an 'Unidentified Seismic Object', or USO.13 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Island's East Coast struck by 'moderate' shaking after earthquakeThe quake struck 15km west of Tokomaru Bay.10 Sep 05:14 AM
World'More to come': NSW region has three earthquakes in two weeksPower has been restored to homes in NSW's Hunter region after its third earthquake in week07 Sep 03:24 AM
New Zealand'An added expense': 12 more buildings deemed earthquake-prone around Napier“It’s just one of those things we have to do and we will do it as time and cash permits."29 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurprise findings: What scientists just learned about the major tsunami threat to NZ’s northNew simulations change what scientists understand about subduction zone's quake potential.25 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldMining may have 'triggered' NSW quake felt by thousandsIt's the biggest earthquake to hit parts of the NSW Hunter region in 50 years.23 Aug 09:11 AM
OpinionOpinion: Some NZ homes are becoming uninsurable due to natural disastersOPINION: There’s no general requirement in NZ that insurers cover anyone’s home.21 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandLeaky school's rebuild delayed; now deemed earthquake-proneTaihape Area School's rebuild is now scheduled for 2025.15 Aug 01:04 AM
New ZealandChristchurch cathedral rebuild hopes crumble as Govt declines fundingGovernment will not provide $60m of taxpayer cash to bail out troubled project.09 Aug 02:26 AM
WorldJapan issues first 'megaquake' warning after strong earthquake hits MiyazakiJapan prepares for potential megaquake after strong tremor.08 Aug 06:43 PM
World7.1 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami advisory for JapanThe powerful earthquake was felt throughout southern Japan.08 Aug 08:52 AM
New ZealandMemorial to 1931 Napier quake heroes set for restoration after being deemed potentially unsafeThe 'run down' memorial is going through at least four months of restoration work.07 Aug 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Strong' 4.8 earthquake strikes near WellingtonThe shallow quake struck at 11.38pm at a depth of 13km.05 Aug 06:46 PM
New Zealand'I'm not a freeloader:' Man who lived rent-free for 15 months overturns order he pay landlord $52kThe Camerons lived rent-free for 15 months, now they only have to fork out half the bill.04 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFour iconic Auckland buildings get earthquake-strengthening fundsThe Leys Institute in Ponsonby has been closed since 2019 due to cracking and bowing.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Moderate' quake shakes Hawke's BayHawke's Bay has had a shaky start to the day.20 Jul 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceState insurer looks into subsidising homeowners to make their properties more resilientGovernment officials study insurance schemes overseas that offer homeowners grants.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay news in brief: Mahia locals' rescue pou from beachPou washed from bank saved from the sea in Mahia.05 Jul 03:09 AM
OpinionOpinion: Climate change and insurance - are you thinking enough about risk?OPINION: Insurers, reinsurers have faced unprecedented levels of claims in recent years.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Increased seismicity': More than 80 earthquakes recorded in Hawke’s BayThe swarm of shallow but frequent tremors began on Tuesday.22 Jun 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Vacant buildings, serious fall should ring alarm bells for WellingtonOPINION: It's pure luck nobody died on Monday night.12 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 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 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
