KahuNew emergency pods in marae to help prepare for future natural disasters in South IslandThe idea of the pods came about after the flooding in Tai Rāwhiti last year.20 Dec 08:55 PM
PoliticsWillis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on GovernmentA gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.20 Dec 02:21 AM
WorldEarthquake in northwestern China kills at least 111 peopleMore than 200 people were injured in the magnitude 6.2 quake.19 Dec 12:16 AM
New ZealandClass action launched claiming EQC underpaid victimsIt is alleged EQC switched from settling claims based on repair cost to a cheaper option.15 Dec 07:35 PM
New ZealandNew coastal flood maps affect thousands of properties'This is not triggering a conversation about managed retreat.'14 Dec 03:29 AM
New ZealandMan who designed collapsed CTV building told he did not take accountabilityAlan Reay said complaint against him over the CTV building collapse took a 'heavy toll'.04 Dec 12:09 AM
New ZealandWhy next major Hawke’s Bay earthquake could cause opposite effect of 1931 disasterScientists shed new light on how future major earthquake may transform Hawke's Bay coast.03 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldMagnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Philippines, tsunami warning issuedA powerful earthquake struck Mindanao early this morning.02 Dec 06:36 PM
New Zealand5.1 magnitude earthquake in the South Island felt by over 1000 peopleThe quake hit 45km north of Te Anau at 9.56pm.21 Nov 09:26 AM
New ZealandMountain mystery: Can the central Southern Alps trigger 7.0-magnitude earthquakes?Scientists will trek to Aoraki/Mt Cook to uncover the area's earthquake history.19 Nov 03:52 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown wants new Government to review earthquake strengthening rules for the cityBrown says there are rules for earthquakes but not volcanoes in Auckland.14 Nov 12:57 AM
WorldThousands of Nepalese sleep outside after 157 killed in quakePeople used whatever they could find to set up shelter for the night, using plastic sheets05 Nov 04:14 AM
WorldAt least 157 dead after strong quake rocks northwestern Nepal157 people are dead and dozens more injured as rescuers searched mountain villages.04 Nov 12:22 AM
New ZealandSensors used in east coast fault zone quake studyScientists to deploy ocean-bottom sensors off Wairarapa coast to pick up hidden quakes.31 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandWellington’s Michael Fowler Centre could be demolished: councillorCouncillor Tony Randle says they can't go through with another project like the Town Hall.26 Oct 01:05 AM
New Zealand'Stalemate': Council votes to plug Wellington Town Hall blowoutThe council has agreed to fund a cost increase of up to $147m.25 Oct 02:46 AM
New ZealandTwo South Island earthquakes within 13 hours: what caused them?Scientists say there's no direct link between South Island's 5.2 and 4.0 earthquakes.24 Oct 12:18 AM
New ZealandEarthquake felt in WellingtonThe earthquake was felt in Wellington and the top of the South Island.23 Oct 10:13 PM
New ZealandFaults near Wellington open up new insightsScientists mapping the region's faults make fascinating new discovery.22 Oct 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA father, an earthquake and the desperate search for a missing sonNew York Times: Noor Ahmad is on a harrowing hunt to find his 5-year-old son.17 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandYoungsters sought for information on huge fireThe four children were also seen in Cuba Mall about 10 minutes before the fire started.16 Oct 02:50 AM
WorldThird 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Afghanistan within one weekThe previous earthquakes flattened whole villages and killed over 2000 people.15 Oct 05:51 AM
WorldWomen and children most affected in Afghanistan quake - UNThe quake killed more than 2000 people across Herat province.12 Oct 07:35 PM
WorldEarthquake in Afghanistan: Another 6.3 magnitude quake near HeratThe previous quake a few days ago killed more than 2000 people.11 Oct 02:49 AM
WorldDesperate people dig out dead and injured from quakes that killed over 2,000 in AfghanistanSaturday's magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit a densely-populated area.08 Oct 10:27 PM
WorldMore than 2000 dead after 6.3 magnitude quake in AfghanistanSix villages have been destroyed, hundreds of civilians have been buried under debris.08 Oct 05:55 AM
New ZealandScientists discover massive undersea reservoir near NZ’s biggest fault zoneStudy uncovers vast reservoir of water thought to influence NZ's biggest quake-maker.08 Oct 12:54 AM
New ZealandMeeting held in secret on Wellington's deserted Reading CinemaA councillor says if the public knew what has been agreed, they'd be incandescent.04 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandJudge allows professional body to investigate former engineerENZ wants to investigate whether Dr Alan Reay should have better supervised his employee.02 Oct 08:25 PM
New ZealandWhat comes after the Big One? Study into central NZ's major earthquake riskScientists suspect decades of big quakes in centre of NZ could follow next major rupture.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: How today's big quake struck in a seismically ‘quiet’ areaOne of the largest quakes of 2023 struck in an area with low known levels of activity.20 Sep 01:22 AM
New ZealandStrong, shallow 6.2 earthquake rocks South IslandAt magnitude 6.2, it's the largest quake to hit this year.19 Sep 09:21 PM
New ZealandWeek’s top stories: NZ faces potentially worst El Nino scorch in 80 yearsEverything from the weather to politics to movie moguls made for another interesting week.15 Sep 10:00 PM
WorldMorocco earthquake: Kiwi shares first-hand account of the chaosHerald journalist Sarah Pollok shares what she saw as the earthquake struck.13 Sep 08:01 AM
