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![Earthquake prediction: Is GPS our best bet?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Earthquake prediction: Is GPS our best bet?
Recent events have many asking what science is doing to forewarn us of major earthquakes.
![Most Kiwis in northeast Japan accounted for - MFAT](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Most Kiwis in northeast Japan accounted for - MFAT
All but "a few" New Zealanders registered as living in northeast Japan have been located.
![NZ among first to assist Japan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
NZ among first to assist Japan
New Zealand is one of the first countries to respond to a call for help from Japan.
![Japan and Christchurch events 'unrelated' - experts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Japan and Christchurch events 'unrelated' - experts
There is no connection between February's Christchurch earthquake and the massive Japanese quake, scientists say.
!['Minor land threat' expected as tsunami reaches New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
'Minor land threat' expected as tsunami reaches New Zealand
The tsunami has reached North Cape, Raoul Island, Great Barrier Island, East Cape and Tauranga.
![Up to 6000 NZers could be in Japan - ambassador](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Up to 6000 NZers could be in Japan - ambassador
As many as 6000 New Zealanders could be in quake-stricken Japan, says New Zealand's ambassador there.
![Christchurch earthquake: Misfortune compounds family grief](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch earthquake: Misfortune compounds family grief
Manning teens have lost mother and an aunt and home has been burgled - all in less than three weeks
![8.9 Japan quake fifth largest since 1900](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
8.9 Japan quake fifth largest since 1900
Japan's biggest quake since records began triggered a shocking 10m tsunami. See how the quake ranks in history.
![Civil Defence issues NZ tsunami warning after Japan quake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Civil Defence issues NZ tsunami warning after Japan quake
Civil Defence has issued a marine tsunami warning for New Zealand after a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan early tonight, NZ time, but says it does not expect it to pose a threat for people on land.
![Civil Defence assessing tsunami threat to NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Civil Defence assessing tsunami threat to NZ
Civil Defence says there is a potential threat of a tsunami reaching New Zealand after a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan tonight, NZ time, but it has not issued an official warning yet.
![Japan tsunami after huge quake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Japan tsunami after huge quake
A devastating tsunami swept in after an 8.9 earthquake struck Japan on Friday.
![Christchurch CBD walk cancelled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch CBD walk cancelled
A proposed public walk through the earthquake-devastated Christchurch city centre has been called off due to safety concerns.
![Refugees determined to return to quake-hit Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Refugees determined to return to quake-hit Christchurch
Hundreds of refugees who fled their wartorn countries only to be caught up in the Christchurch earthquake are determined to return to Canterbury.
![Stick to rugby, PM tells Cup critic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Stick to rugby, PM tells Cup critic
Prime Minister John Key has hit back at a British rugby writer who has declared there's no way Rugby World Cup matches can be held in Christchurch.
![All quake-hit homes to be assessed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
All quake-hit homes to be assessed
All Christchurch houses will be assessed for damage over the next eight weeks in an EQC rapid assessment process. All homes will be ranked into categories of damage, then homeowners given a timeframe...
![Christchurch CBD walk 'grotesque'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Christchurch CBD walk 'grotesque'
A proposed public walk-through of the devastated Christchurch city centre has been labelled "grotesque" and has raised concerns priority earthquake response work might be passed over.