OpinionScience standing on shaky groundMark Quigley asks: Do scientists have a right to be wrong? Does state-of-the-art science really enable us to speak confidentially about "low-probability" events?25 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandChch quake report slams fire chiefsFire chiefs failed to cope with the February 22 earthquake response, according to a scathing report out today which criticised them for being disorganised.18 Oct 03:48 AM
New Zealand'A ticket to change'The Canterbury earthquakes were a chance for many to break out of their mundane existences, a researcher has found.17 Oct 09:27 PM
New Zealand5.5 quake hits near TaupoA magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Taupo this afternoon and was felt along the East Coast of the North Island.17 Oct 12:07 AM
New ZealandLittle chance of aftershocksAftershocks are unlikely after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocked much of the central and lower North Island today.15 Oct 07:49 AM
New ZealandPost-quake exodus bottoms outThe post-earthquake exodus from Christchurch has bottomed out, according to latest figures which show just 2800 people leaving the wider city area in the last year.10 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandQuake exiles look northCantabrians are setting their sights on Hamilton's housing market as they look to spend their newly received insurance payouts from damaged properties.08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandChch quake response 'effective' - reviewEmergency services responded rapidly and worked well together during the February 22 earthquake in Christchurch last year, an independent review has concluded.05 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandQuake kids take to the skiesQuake-stressed Christchurch school children are being given free scenic flights above their decimated neighbourhoods to help take their minds off everyday worries.02 Oct 08:10 PM
New ZealandScientists predict Canterbury quake riskScientists warn that quake-rattled Christchurch faces a 72 per cent probability of being hit by an earthquake measuring between 5 and 5.4 magnitude in the next year.28 Sep 02:24 AM
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
