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![Kaikōura 2016 earthquake linked to unrest at Taupō supervolcano - 500km away](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
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=785)
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=785)
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=785)
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=785)
'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.
!['Big jolt': Magnitude 4.4 quake reported in lower North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
'Big jolt': Magnitude 4.4 quake reported in lower North Island
The quake was centred 15km north-east of Eketahuna at a depth of 22km.
![Business Hub: New Mitre 10 chairman: why global retail giants visited this month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Business Hub: New Mitre 10 chairman: why global retail giants visited this month
'This is about galvanising the membership and Mitre 10 being a co-operative' - Smith
!['Quick jolt followed by a bit of a rumble': Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits central NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
'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=785)
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.
![Government extends earthquake-strengthening deadlines by four years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
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=785)
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=785)
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=785)
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=785)
'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=785)
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=785)
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=785)
Why Taiwan was so prepared for a powerful earthquake
New York Times: Decades of learning may have helped people better weather strong quakes.
![Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?
The impact of Taiwan's 7.4 earthquake has been relatively contained.
![9 dead, more than 1000 injured as strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
9 dead, more than 1000 injured as strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan
The number of people missing, trapped or stranded fluctuated frequently.
![At least seven dead, 711 injured in ‘massive’ 7.4 magnitude Taiwan quake, Kiwis affected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
At least seven dead, 711 injured in ‘massive’ 7.4 magnitude Taiwan quake, Kiwis affected
Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked the island.
![‘Just crazy': Kiwi woman describes horror at being 16 floors up during Taiwan quake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
‘Just crazy': Kiwi woman describes horror at being 16 floors up during Taiwan quake
At least four people have died so far but that number is expected to rise.