WorldAt least three dead after magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Papua New GuineaThe extent of damage remains unclear.11 Sep 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Rocked out of bed': Morning earthquake shakes TaupōTaupō Facebook users have reported a 'strong' quake rattling their homes this morning.09 Sep 08:10 PM
WorldChina earthquake deaths rise to 74 as anger over strict lockdown growsAt least 26 people are still missing.07 Sep 07:29 AM
World'I was really scared': At least seven dead after powerful quake in ChinaThe 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck a mountainous area in Sichuan province.05 Sep 08:45 AM
New ZealandResearch reveals what lies beneath capital's reclaimed landEngineers now have a better understanding of where future liquefaction might be a problem.17 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQuake cover shake-up: EQC cap rise to see Aucklanders subsidise WellingtoniansBonus for those in risky regions, blow for those who live in low-risk areas.11 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandEarthquake alerts on AndroidEarthquake alerts are now part of Android. Video / AndroidWatch24 Jul 12:26 AM
New ZealandTsunami database shows monster waves and settlements lost to seaAn entire Māori pā was washed out to sea in one of New Zealand's worst tsunami.07 Jul 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary-Jane Daly: Shaking off EQC's troublesOPINION: Departing chair says Earthquake Commission has gained stability and resilience.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'We have nothing:' Afghan quake survivors despair over recoveryNew York Times: Devastating blow for area that has seen unrelenting hardship for decades.27 Jun 02:30 AM
WorldAfghanistan earthquake: Survivors dig by hand, death toll could riseAfghanistan's deadliest quake in two decades killed 1,000 – and the toll could still rise.23 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandGo behind the scenes at Wellington's St James Theatre before it reopens tonightAfter years of painstaking work, the theatre has been returned to its former glory.23 Jun 04:00 AM
WorldAfghanistan earthquake kills at least 1000 people, deadliest in decadesA powerful earthquake struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan.22 Jun 07:55 PM
WorldFocus 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 HeraldWatch22 Jun 07:17 PM
New ZealandHundreds report feeling quake near SeddonGeoNet says the 4.4-magnitude earthquake resulted in "moderate" shaking.22 Jun 09:39 AM
New ZealandPrefab building proposed for Hutt Hospital after quake risk discoveredThere are significant capacity constraints already in the public and private sectors.20 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandEarthquake warning could save your lifeIs now the time to invest in an earthquake early warning system for New Zealand?19 Jun 06:12 PM
WorldAussie city warned of catastrophic quake 30 times more powerful than ChristchurchThe city in Australia straddles two major faults.09 Jun 01:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPretty vacant: What's wrong with Wellington's buildings and are any safe?Several Wellington office blocks have been recently vacated due to earthquake risk.31 May 06:39 PM
WorldDarwin hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquakeNorthern Territory capital rocked by an earthquake that lasted for a half minute.27 May 04:06 AM
New ZealandAlpine Fault: 'Likely to be huge' - Communities preparing for a ruptureThere is a 75 per cent chance of an earthquake on the Alpine Fault in the next 50 years.26 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandBudget blowout: Wellington Town Hall quake strengthening project to cost $182mIt's a significant cost escalation in a string of many.26 May 01:39 AM
New ZealandHow communities will prepare for Alpine Fault line earthquakeHow communities will prepare for Alpine Fault line earthquake. Made with Funding from NZ On Air. Video / North and SouthWatch26 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandSir 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.24 May 07:13 PM
New ZealandAlpine 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? 1717.23 May 09:24 PM
New ZealandMoves to regulate engineers, change Building Code for hollow-core floorsThe regulatory impact from the Kaikōura and Canterbury earthquakes is still emerging.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFright night: Loud emergency test alert blares across phonesAn emergency alert has been sent out in the annual test run.22 May 06:30 AM
New Zealand5 million phones receive Civil Defence emergency test alertThe alert is a vital channel for warning people of threats to their life or property.22 May 06:25 AM
New ZealandVolcanic unrest: More than 80 earthquakes recorded under Lake Taupō in three weeksAccording to GeoNet, earthquake swarms are common in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.20 May 09:00 PM
PoliticsLive: Finance Minister pitches Budget to business leaders"Scramble" to keep ahead of challenges, but recession not imminent, economist says.20 May 02:35 AM
New ZealandAnalysis: Government moves quickly to commit to Hutt Hospital's futureHealth Minister to meet with local leaders tonight after building deemed earthquake-prone.18 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandMultimillion-dollar maternity upgrade paused after building deemed quake-proneThe second phase of a $9.47m project to improve maternity care is located in the building.17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Shake, shake, shake': Magnitude 4.7 earthquake hits WellingtonThe earthquake was 25km west of Paraparaumu on the Kāpiti Coast.14 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandAlpine Fault: What scientists are learning about NZ's big quake-makerNewly-installed seismometers are offering fresh insights into our big-risk Alpine Fault.01 May 12:27 AM