OpinionCan we predict earthquake devastation before it happens?Flooding and earthquakes are some of the most frequent natural disasters globally.29 May 10:54 PM
New ZealandSmall town banking trial sunk due to lack of a suitable buildingA banking hub trial in Tūrangi has ended before it began.24 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Always in reaction mode’: The NZ regions most at risk of tsunamisAn expert explains why we should take tsunami warnings seriously.23 May 07:05 AM
New ZealandNeed help? A business mentor is at handA free mentoring service could help Hawke's Bay business owners get back on their feet.21 May 01:57 AM
New ZealandAnalysis: Climate disasters hurt some NZ businesses more than othersWeather disaster analysis raises need for needs-based recovery packages, not blanket ones.15 May 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's largest land quake-maker: Researchers study thousands of years of Alpine Fault shakesScientists find clever new way to reconstruct massive, ancient Alpine Fault earthquakes.08 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandThere’s a major earthquake happening beneath NZ - but you can’t feel it'Silent' events occurring below NZ unleash equivalent energy of 6.9 quake in four months.06 May 11:00 PM
WorldOne dead after 6.2 magnitude quake in Japan, many injuredSharp, shallow earthquake shakes Japan.06 May 03:20 AM
New ZealandNew 3D maps reveal hundreds of old landslides, faults near AucklandMaps reveal 800 historical landslides near Pukekohe, along with faults, volcanic features.03 May 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong or strong? Get gone: Unpacking HB's response to latest big rumbleHB Civil Defence is generally pleased with how people managed their personal safety.27 Apr 04:53 AM
New ZealandGeonet records a further 27 aftershocks in Hawke’s Bay overnightThe aftershocks have ranged from light to moderate.26 Apr 09:21 PM
New ZealandExplained: The science behind today’s big quakesToday's big Hawke’s Bay jolts struck in an area well-known for seismic activity.26 Apr 01:43 AM
New Zealand41 quakes in three hours: 'Severe' quakes shake Hawke’s Bay, aftershocks continueA magnitude 5.9 quake has rocked the North Island this morning.26 Apr 01:16 AM
New Zealand'We just got smashed': Severe earthquakes hit North Island, locals react'I have never felt such huge shakes... house is rocking uncontrollably'.25 Apr 11:12 PM
KahuWharenui build to use quake-resistant Māori methodThe technique, mīmiro, will be used to rebuild a historic Bay of Plenty wharenui.25 Apr 06:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow to rebuild Hawke's Bay after Cyclone GabrielleOPINION: There is no such thing as a 'stable' area on the East Coast, writes Cam Wylie.23 Apr 03:08 AM
New ZealandChristchurch rocked by 4.4 quake, latest tremor in cluster to hit regionThe southern city has been rocked by a series of quakes in the past day.20 Apr 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ’s famously shaky quake environment - now mapped in 3DScientists have assembled a 3D picture of our famously shaky earthquake environment.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEarthquake rocks Bay of PlentyThe first tremor was on Saturday, and the swarm could continue for weeks.20 Mar 06:17 PM
New ZealandEarthquakes plaguing Bay of Plenty residents could continue for weeksHundreds of tremors have been occurring over the last few days.19 Mar 09:24 PM
New Zealand'I didn't quite expect this much damage': Beer, wine, bottles smashed after quakeWhat bottle store employee found when she arrived to work after swarm of quakes.19 Mar 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Unsettling': Swarm of 300 earthquakes recorded across the Bay of PlentyEarthquakes felt by many but 'this is typical activity for the area' - GeoNet.18 Mar 11:07 PM
New ZealandEarthquakes rumble Canterbury - GeoNet says shakes 10 minutes apartA 4.7 magnitude quake has rolled across the Canterbury area.18 Mar 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Shaken awake': Swarm of more than 40 earthquakes hits Bay of PlentySome were “very strong”, resident says.17 Mar 07:12 PM
New Zealand‘Unusual’ 5.5 quake: What scientists picked up off South Island coastScientists detect a 'rare' magnitude 5.5 earthquake far off South Island's east coast.14 Mar 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOscar winner Michelle Yeoh: The crisis that changed my life eight years ago keeps happeningNew York Times: Yeoh redirects global spotlight from Oscars to an issue personal to her.13 Mar 09:24 PM
New ZealandVolcanic unrest: More than 20 aftershocks following Taupō quakeGeoNet also noticed a small signal on newly installed tsunami sensors.06 Mar 10:35 PM
WorldEarthquake caused damage worth $5.1 billion in SyriaThe quake killed at least 50,000 people according to the United Nations.04 Mar 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirport boss has lessons from a 'hell of a decade'Former airport chief outlines strategies to cope with disaster.02 Mar 04:40 AM
New Zealand'Almighty snap': Earthquake rattles thousands across NZThe quake struck at 8.26pm.28 Feb 04:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionI went to Syria, the country that remade our world, and this is what I sawNew York Times: Foolish to continue to ignore Syria in the aftermath of the earthquake.28 Feb 05:00 AM
WorldDeath toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000Combined death toll in Turkey and Syria is now 47,244, and search for survivors has ended.23 Feb 05:07 PM
WorldTicking time bomb: ‘Catastrophic’ problem on Pacific’s doorstepIn 2021, Japan announced plans to dump contaminated water; release date is now close.22 Feb 05:59 PM