WorldMassive quakes rattle globe - studyA pair of massive earthquakes which struck off the coast in Sumatra in April may have triggered quakes around the globe, according to new research.27 Sep 01:20 AM
New Zealand1.3 million Kiwis take part in ShakeOutA quarter of the country registered for a national earthquake drill today, but despite the popularity of the exercise there are no plans to make it an annual event.26 Sep 04:54 AM
New ZealandChch 'underwhelmed' by drillThe drop, cover and hold message was practised around the country today at 9.26am today, but in Christchurch some laughed at the need to take part in an earthquake drill.25 Sep 11:31 PM
New ZealandChristchurch businesses abandon CBDAbout half of the businesses which left the Christchurch CBD after the Canterbury earthquakes are not likely to return, research has found.25 Sep 01:31 AM
New ZealandNZ Shakeout 2012: Drop, Cover and Hold NZ Shakeout 2012 is Wednesday 26th. We should all know what to do in an earthquake, and that's 'drop, cover, hold.' Watch this video as Peter Elliott explains what to do when an earthquake happens. Video courtesy NZGetThru.Watch24 Sep 04:39 AM
New ZealandFake quakes rattle GeoNet reportsTwo large North Island earthquakes reported by GeoNet this morning didn't actually happen - leaving the agency apologising for any alarm caused.19 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandDisaster alerts on phonesFree Auckland Civil Defence application now available to smartphone users.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandEducation Minister under fire againEducation Minister Hekia Parata has come under fire today for creating more struggle for quake affected families bearing the brunt of proposed changes to Christchurch schools.18 Sep 07:36 AM
New ZealandEQC review in wake of 'quake lessons'It is hoped a newly-announced review of the Earthquake Commission will draw on the lessons learned following the Canterbury Earthquakes.17 Sep 10:17 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanNZ memories: Chch crumblesOn February 22, 2011 the heart of Christchurch was shattered and a country was thrown into shock.17 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSchools confront confusionEmergency meetings have been held by schools groups trying to get to the bottom of yesterday's confused reveal of a shake-up of Christchurch's schools system.14 Sep 06:39 AM
New ZealandThieves target damaged homesAbandoned quake-damaged neighbourhoods in Christchurch are proving rich pickings for criminals, with burglars risking entry to unstable buildings.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt plans shake schoolsThe Government has been given a fail mark for its handling of a $1b education announcement for post-earthquake Christchurch today, which proposed closing 13 schools.13 Sep 05:58 AM
New Zealand13 Christchurch schools set to closeThe Government is set to close 13 Canterbury schools and merge another 18 in an overhaul of the education sector in the area that was revealed today.13 Sep 01:12 AM
EmploymentRed tape obstructing construction, inquiry toldNew Zealand's top construction companies are at breaking point over a rising tide of red tape, an inquiry heard today.12 Sep 07:36 AM
New ZealandQuake inquiry hearings endThe royal commission of inquiry hearings into the Canterbury earthquakes disaster closed today with the chairman giving a final acknowledgment to bereaved families.12 Sep 06:34 AM
New Zealand5.3 earthquake strikes near HaastA strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake has rocked much of the West Coast and Otago this morning.30 Aug 10:41 PM
