'A bit of rumble, then boom': Tens of thousands report feeling 5.8 quake
One resident said it was "a good shake".
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One dead after powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico
The early morning earthquake has caused buildings to sway in the capital.
What post-quake Christchurch is teaching us about urban recovery and transformation
Impromptu and transitional organisations have kickstarted the city's recovery.
At least three dead after magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea
The extent of damage remains unclear.
'Rocked out of bed': Morning earthquake shakes Taupō
Taupō Facebook users have reported a 'strong' quake rattling their homes this morning.
China earthquake deaths rise to 74 as anger over strict lockdown grows
At least 26 people are still missing.
'I was really scared': At least seven dead after powerful quake in China
The 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck a mountainous area in Sichuan province.
Research reveals what lies beneath capital's reclaimed land
Engineers now have a better understanding of where future liquefaction might be a problem.
Quake cover shake-up: EQC cap rise to see Aucklanders subsidise Wellingtonians
Bonus for those in risky regions, blow for those who live in low-risk areas.
Tsunami database shows monster waves and settlements lost to sea
An entire Māori pā was washed out to sea in one of New Zealand's worst tsunami.
Mary-Jane Daly: Shaking off EQC's troubles
OPINION: Departing chair says Earthquake Commission has gained stability and resilience.
'We have nothing:' Afghan quake survivors despair over recovery
New York Times: Devastating blow for area that has seen unrelenting hardship for decades.
Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors dig by hand, death toll could rise
Afghanistan's deadliest quake in two decades killed 1,000 – and the toll could still rise.
Go behind the scenes at Wellington's St James Theatre before it reopens tonight
After years of painstaking work, the theatre has been returned to its former glory.
Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1000 people, deadliest in decades
A powerful earthquake struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 June, 2022
Thousands killed in Afghanistan earthquake, the worst time for first-home buyers in 65 years and aged care health and safety at risk with understaffing in the latest New Zealand Herald Headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Hundreds report feeling quake near Seddon
GeoNet says the 4.4-magnitude earthquake resulted in "moderate" shaking.
Prefab building proposed for Hutt Hospital after quake risk discovered
There are significant capacity constraints already in the public and private sectors.
Earthquake warning could save your life
Is now the time to invest in an earthquake early warning system for New Zealand?
Aussie city warned of catastrophic quake 30 times more powerful than Christchurch
The city in Australia straddles two major faults.
Pretty vacant: What's wrong with Wellington's buildings and are any safe?
Several Wellington office blocks have been recently vacated due to earthquake risk.
Darwin hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake
Northern Territory capital rocked by an earthquake that lasted for a half minute.
Alpine Fault: 'Likely to be huge' - Communities preparing for a rupture
There is a 75 per cent chance of an earthquake on the Alpine Fault in the next 50 years.
Budget blowout: Wellington Town Hall quake strengthening project to cost $182m
It's a significant cost escalation in a string of many.
How communities will prepare for Alpine Fault line earthquake
How communities will prepare for Alpine Fault line earthquake. Made with Funding from NZ On Air. Video / North and South
Sir Richard Hadlee opens new sports centre: 'It's my legacy to cricket'
Hagley Oval is now NZ's premier cricket ground, game's great says.
Alpine Fault: Is NZ ready for quake longer, stronger than Chch?
There has been a major quake on the fault roughly every 300 years. The last one? 1717.
Moves to regulate engineers, change Building Code for hollow-core floors
The regulatory impact from the Kaikōura and Canterbury earthquakes is still emerging.
Fright night: Loud emergency test alert blares across phones
An emergency alert has been sent out in the annual test run.
5 million phones receive Civil Defence emergency test alert
The alert is a vital channel for warning people of threats to their life or property.
Volcanic unrest: More than 80 earthquakes recorded under Lake Taupō in three weeks
According to GeoNet, earthquake swarms are common in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.
Live: Finance Minister pitches Budget to business leaders
"Scramble" to keep ahead of challenges, but recession not imminent, economist says.
Analysis: Government moves quickly to commit to Hutt Hospital's future
Health Minister to meet with local leaders tonight after building deemed earthquake-prone.