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![Study reveals how NZ's biggest quake-maker stokes world-famous volcanic zone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Study reveals how NZ's biggest quake-maker stokes world-famous volcanic zone
What puts the fire in the belly of a local volcanic zone that's produced monster blows.
![Magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Wellington felt across central NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Wellington felt across central NZ
More than 16,000 people reported feeling the earthquake 10 minutes later.
![Extension of quake-prone building deadlines a 'godsend' - but is it safe?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Extension of quake-prone building deadlines a 'godsend' - but is it safe?
Government steps in as property owners struggle to raise capital to undertake works.
![Kaikōura 2016 earthquake linked to unrest at Taupō supervolcano - 500km away](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kaikōura 2016 earthquake linked to unrest at Taupō supervolcano - 500km away
It’s been a question on the minds of geoscientists - can big quakes trigger eruptions?
![Hikurangi Subduction Zone: The burning question about NZ’s biggest quake-maker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hikurangi Subduction Zone: The burning question about NZ’s biggest quake-maker
Our biggest fault zone is thought to have a release valve in the form of 'silent' quakes.
![NZ 'always has the potential' for a big quake – so how prepared should we be?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
NZ 'always has the potential' for a big quake – so how prepared should we be?
Modelling has highlighted the impact a catastrophic quake could have on this country.
![Scientists map Lake Wānaka to gauge quake risk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Scientists map Lake Wānaka to gauge quake risk
An active fault was discovered under Lake Wānaka three years ago.
!['Catastrophic event': Potential toll of a 9.1 Hikurangi fault earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Catastrophic event': Potential toll of a 9.1 Hikurangi fault earthquake
NZ's top science minds have gathered at Te Papa to discuss the latest disaster risk.
!['Quick jolt followed by a bit of a rumble': Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits central NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Quick jolt followed by a bit of a rumble': Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits central NZ
More than 2900 people report feeling shake which Geonet says struck at a depth of 70km.
![Opinion: Devastating blow for apartment owners hidden in Govt announcement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Opinion: Devastating blow for apartment owners hidden in Govt announcement
Earthquake-prone apartment owners had every right to rely on a now-cancelled loan scheme.
![Earthquake-prone buildings a continuing issue for councils](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Earthquake-prone buildings a continuing issue for councils
Changes to remediation deadlines will not solve issues for all councils.
![Government extends earthquake-strengthening deadlines by four years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Government extends earthquake-strengthening deadlines by four years
Apartment owners have faced sleepless nights and losing their homes over 'unfair' rules.
![Minister open to grace period for looming quake-prone building deadlines](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Minister open to grace period for looming quake-prone building deadlines
Chris Penk is confident a review of earthquake-prone rules will be brought forward.
![Quake toll rises to 13; afterschocks stop demolition of leaning building](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Quake toll rises to 13; afterschocks stop demolition of leaning building
More than 400 people remain stranded after being cut off by damage.
![Hundreds still stranded three days after Taiwan earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hundreds still stranded three days after Taiwan earthquake
At least 12 people were killed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake, and 10 others are missing
!['Strange and surreal': Kiwi caught in New York earthquake says it 'reminds you of home'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Strange and surreal': Kiwi caught in New York earthquake says it 'reminds you of home'
The Statue of Liberty was seen swaying and planes were grounded.
![Search on for family of five feared trapped following Taiwan earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Search on for family of five feared trapped following Taiwan earthquake
Family feared trapped in a rockslide following Taiwan's biggest earthquake in 25 years.
![New York rattles as rare 4.8 magnitude quake hits US East Coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
New York rattles as rare 4.8 magnitude quake hits US East Coast
The 4.8 magnitude quake was centred about 72km west of New York City.
![Why Taiwan was so prepared for a powerful earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Why Taiwan was so prepared for a powerful earthquake
New York Times: Decades of learning may have helped people better weather strong quakes.