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Lessons learned from the Samoa tsunami

The survivors of the Pacific tsunami one year ago are now better prepared should another tsunami hit.

6.4 quake in Bay of Plenty

Kaiapoi sewerage damage could take a year to fix

Sewage will flow into the Kaiapoi River for at least another month and it could take a year to rebuild all the area's quake-damaged sewerage systems.

'I can imagine the children playing here'

Salamasina Taufua dreads marking the graves of her three children, who died in the tsunami.

<i>Legal experts:</i> Quake law change a worrying precedent

NZ's Pacific tsunami response praised

Stadium Southland claim approved

Stadium Southland organisers have adopted the slogan "Game on 2012" after having a multi-million dollar insurance claim for their collapsed roof accepted today.

Air of renewed mourning over Samoa

As families and friends prepare for the first anniversary of the tsunami, there is an air of renewed mourning hanging over Samoa.

Law experts slam NZ quake bill

Haitian storm kills five

Wild gust chucks carport like a toy

Dealing with the aftershocks

Thousands hit by winds, power cuts

The storm was characterised by powercuts throughout the country, strong winds and even flying trampolines.

Christchurch hit by more aftershocks

At least three aftershocks have hit Christchurch in quick succession this evening, the latest a magnitude 4 quake centred within 5km of Christchurch at a depth of 9km.

Samoa's survivors pick up their shattered lives

To protect the occupants from the elements, tarpaulins are strung up between the poles to create makeshift walls.

Optimistic forecast on quake hit land

Things are looking up for thousands of householders in areas worst hit by the Canterbury earthquake.

Child of the tsunami: Samoa one year on

Auckland's hot spots spark disaster drama

Aucklanders will be reminded that, like Christchurch, their city is built on a seismic hot spot when <i>Eruption</i> screens on TV3.