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
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PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIs this what an early earthquake warning system would look like in NZ?Scientists have been testing tech taking NZ closer to an early quake warning system.22 Feb 04:00 PM
World'Happened so fast': 54 confirmed dead after landslide in Philippines gold-mining villageMore than 1100 families have been moved to evacuation centres.11 Feb 11:40 PM
WorldMagnitude 5.7 quake strikes Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano, no tsunami expectedThere was a power outage affecting about 300 customers in Naalehu.09 Feb 11:43 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Commemorations for 1931 earthquakeCommemorations were held across Napier and Hastings for the 1931 earthquake.03 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandNew Auckland tsunami evacuation maps show lower risk than thoughtAuckland Emergency Management says the new maps are also easier to understand.01 Feb 06:17 AM
New ZealandExpected cost of quake, tsunami off Hawke’s Bay coast revealed in minister's briefingsA catastrophic earthquake would cost country more than $144b, incoming minister warned.01 Feb 02:05 AM
Politics‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquakeStaffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.01 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandSkyrocketing insurance for apartment owners: Treasury admits 'knowledge gap'Treasury is undertaking a nationwide survey of apartment owners.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat scientists just discovered about one of NZ’s most complex fault zonesA groundbreaking NZ study has potential global implications for earthquake science.29 Jan 02:52 AM
New Zealand1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake anniversary: Where to pay your respectsServices are being planned for the 93rd anniversary of NZ's deadliest natural disaster.28 Jan 07:11 PM
New ZealandVirtual reality: It’s an earthquake, it’s a tsunami, it’s... only a simulationA Tauranga council adviser says people find the experience immersive and surprising.28 Jan 03:03 AM
New ZealandTrapped for almost 30 hours: A quake survivor lost her legs - now she can dance againKate Liao was the only survivor in her building after 2008 Sichuan Province earthquake.25 Jan 04:04 PM
New Zealand'Huge jolt': Hawke's Bay shaken awake by strong earthquake, more aftershocks likelyThe quake hit around 3.18am.24 Jan 06:52 PM
New ZealandMayor slams AT, inflation falls and Cathedral Cove | Focus Morning Bulletin January 25, 2024Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown lashes out over pedestrian crossing costs, inflation falls in line with expectations and when Kiwis can expect clarity on Cathedral Cove’s re-opening in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Maori TV / NZHeraldWatch24 Jan 06:47 PM
New ZealandHastings Library at risk in big earthquakes; council opts to keep it openThe building is not at any immediate risk in smaller earthquakes.15 Jan 02:08 AM
New ZealandHow sinking land is raising Wellington's sea level rise riskScientists have reconstructed nearly two centuries of sea level rise in Wellington region.13 Jan 11:20 PM
New ZealandKaikōura the busiest it's been in yearsKaikōura is enjoying one of its busiest summers in recent years.09 Jan 08:23 PM
New Zealand‘Sorry for that crack’: Tory Whanau makes amends with Transport MinisterThe left-leaning mayor reveals how she plans to work with a National Government.08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldJapan quake kills 168, more than 300 missingThousands of people made homeless are living in weariness and uncertainty.08 Jan 08:37 AM
World'Help isn’t coming': Snow hinders desperate rescue mission after Japan quake, 161 killedChances for survival greatly diminish after the first 72 hours.07 Jan 08:02 PM
