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Quake shakes parts of South Island

An earthquake close to a small Alpine village in the Awatere Valley has been felt in Nelson, Marlborough and Christchurch this morning.

Peter Hillary: Mountain tragedy hits close to home

Mountaineer Peter Hillary, son of Everest conqueror Sir Ed, describes in vivid detail the impact of last month’s Nepal earthquake.

New Professor of Earthquake Science

A day after new research into major "megathrust" earthquakes was revealed, a seismologist has been appointed as the first Professor of Earthquake Science at the University of Otago.

Megathrust earthquake hit NZ twice

Scientists have uncovered evidence that two major earthquakes of the same type hit central New Zealand in the past 1000 years.

Nepal quake: Huge aftershocks are rare

The 7.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal on May 12, just weeks after the devastating 7.8 magnitude event, should be classed as an aftershock rather than a second earthquake.

Light quake felt near Seddon

A small quake has been felt near Seddon early this morning.

Editorial: Good sense prevails as shakes stop

The first draft of quake-proof law was an over-reaction, but the revised version is practical and affordable.

M4.6 quake centred in Marlborough

A strong earthquake centred in Marlborough was felt as far away as Wellington this evening. GeoNet said the magnitude 4.6 quake happened 16km underground.

New pics illustrate change in Christchurch's cityscape

Remarkable aerial photographs have been released today to graphically illustrate how Christchurch's cityscape has forever been changed by the devastating earthquake sequence.

Kiwi engineers off to check damage

New Zealand engineers are on the way to Nepal to assess earthquake damage in the capital, Kathmandu.

NZ engineers head to Nepal

New Zealand engineers are on the way to Nepal to assess earthquake damage in the capital Kathmandu.

NZ-based doctor ignores own injury

Survivors of the avalanche at Everest Base Camp have described how an NZ-based doctor helped save the lives of 25 people, despite being wounded herself.

Buildings' quake code loosened

A new deadline of 50 years to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings will preserve Auckland's heritage areas, a trust that owns old buildings says.

Big changes to quake rules

Major changes to rules about quake-prone buildings have been announced, cutting the number of buildings requiring assessment from 500,000 to 30,000.

Quake shakes South Island

An earthquake GeoNet categorised as "severe" was felt widely across the South Island this morning.

Quake rumbles across South

Emergency crews trying to extract a man trapped inside his overturned four-wheel-drive looked up for a second and then got on with the job.

Nepal: Lack of medical facilities heightening crisis

A lack of medical facilities is heightening the crisis for people in quake-ravaged Nepal, said New Zealand aid agency MEND.

Nepal: 'Earthquake?' 'You are still having altitude sickness'

Trekkers on Base Camp, many being experienced adventure seekers, relive their experiences of Nepal's earthquake.