New ZealandSilent quakes help faults let off steamSilent, slow-slip earthquakes could offer stress relief for under-pressure fault zones.20 Jun 02:24 AM
New ZealandWhat would happen if Auckland erupted?Eruption could cost Auckland $10b and make the city even more vulnerable to disaster.19 Jun 06:27 PM
New ZealandResearchers prepare for Alpine Fault eventAn Alpine Fault earthquake could cut the West Coast from the main grid for many weeks.17 Jun 11:19 PM
WorldMan mows lawn as tornado loomsWife takes incredible pic of husband mowing the lawns as tornado brews in background.05 Jun 02:40 AM
BusinessEQC pays out $127m in last three yearsEQC pays out $127m in last three years, including almost $40m for non-quake claims.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget: Five takes on this year's science spendFive leading figures in the science sector share their views on Budget 2017.25 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandHigher seas may force NZ towns to retreatSome coastal communities may have to be pulled back in the face of sea level rise.20 May 08:55 PM
New ZealandTennis stars help fund Kaikoura poolTennis stars Serena and Venus Williams have helped to fund community projects in Kaikoura.10 May 02:15 AM
New ZealandCyclone Donna confirmed Category 5Fiji's MetService upgrades Cyclone Donna to a Category 5 storm, the worst ever for May.08 May 08:58 AM
New ZealandQuake report: Civil Defence can do betterA new report finds room for improvement in Civil Defence's Kaikoura Earthquake response.04 May 04:32 AM
New ZealandHow can NZ insure homes for climate change?Climate change could make thousands of Kiwi homes uninsurable by private companies.28 Apr 05:13 AM
New ZealandScientists struggle to gauge fault's threat to DunedinOne of the closest active faults to Dunedin is not giving up its secrets easily.27 Apr 02:09 AM
New Zealand'You can't predict mother nature'Ohope residents evacuate as Cyclone Cook hits.13 Apr 07:54 AM
New ZealandMarae ready to help flood-affected localsKokohinau Marae is doing its part to help locals affected by Cyclone Cook.13 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandCook vs Debbie: The science of the stormsHow does Cyclone Cook compare with last week's big storm? Experts explain.13 Apr 12:07 AM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flooding: As seen from spaceSatellite images offer a dramatic perspective of Edgecumbe before and after the flood.12 Apr 09:38 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe businesses: We're not going awayOwners of 134 businesses desperate to have access to their buildings in flood-hit town.12 Apr 07:29 AM
BusinessNo aid for Edgecumbe businesses, yetBut Minister Simon Bridges says it is on the way. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Apr 06:14 AM
OpinionDeadliest volcanoes and why to fear themCOMMENT: Matthew Blackett explains why these volcanoes are so dangerous.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland eruption: What would happen?Around 435,000 residents would be forced to flee in an Auckland eruption scenario.11 Apr 02:56 AM
WorldUS expands earthquake early-warning systemAn early-warning system for earthquakes has been expanded to Oregon and Washington.10 Apr 08:35 PM
New ZealandMore Edgecumbe residents to return homeMore members of the flood-ravaged town can return to their homes this morning.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCullen to lead Edgecumbe flood inquiryFormer Finance Minister steps up to chair review as residents plan class action.10 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandSupport package for Edgecumbe on the wayFinancial assistance for Edgecumbe residents and businesses is being discussed.09 Apr 10:06 PM
New ZealandKaikoura quake force: 400 atomic bombsThe 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake triggered the most violent shaking ever seen in New Zealand.09 Apr 07:33 PM
New ZealandWild weather still packing a punchThe big wet has arrived with a vengeance, and it's not done with New Zealand yet.05 Apr 03:03 AM
WorldSecond body found in Debbie floodsAt least two people have died and around 20,000 have been ordered to leave their homes.31 Mar 08:54 PM
WorldFears grow as storm devastates townsBody of woman was found in NSW, authorities say many more people are missing.31 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldCyclone devastation revealedShocking images reveal Debbie's damage as authorities scramble to assist holiday-makers.29 Mar 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Quake brain' affects Cantabrians' memoryResearch showed there was likely to have been a significant effect on memory.28 Mar 09:43 PM
WorldFears for tourism industry after DebbieThe damage to the Great Barrier Reef is still to be assessed.28 Mar 06:01 PM
WorldAussies assess Cyclone Debbie's tollReports of injuries - and possibly deaths - were expected overnight in Queensland.28 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldCyclone: Island residents left strandedWhile other areas were evacuated, Hamilton Island residents are forced to bunker down.28 Mar 02:03 AM
New ZealandKaikoura quake produced 7m tsunamiThe tsunami is comparable with some of the biggest events in recent history.28 Mar 01:46 AM
