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Earthquake stress continues after shakes stop

Trauma of earthquakes shows in little kids

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NZ bound Aussies no longer need 'high level of caution'

Alpine Fault's rupture stronger than thought

The rupture stretched from Haupiri River on the West Coast of the South Island down at least as far as Milford Sound and the two researchers estimate it reached a magnitude of 8.1, higher than the previously thought mean magnitude of 7.9.

Mark Lister: Quakes and eruptions can be serious risks for investors

Dame Anne Salmond: Champion for consensus

Quake costs plague property investor

Magnitude 5.8 quake rattles Bay of Plenty

Quakes raise Tongariro alert

Tongariro volcano alert at new high

A "sudden rise" in volcanic activity at Mt Tongariro has prompted scientists to lift its volcanic alert status for the first time. But local businesses and conservation authorities remain unconcerned.

Fracking safe, claims UK science body

Earthquake risk forces college to rebuild

Govt to consider insurance tribunal for quake claims

First Christchurch CBD hotel to reopen in September

Student ball in doubt after floor collapse