Canterbury earthquakes NZ's most costly insurance event, $38b in property claims
A mix of sources have funded earthquake claims; existing reinsurance has funded 72%.
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Dawn tremor measuring 4.3 rattles Hawke's Bay
More than 4000 people have reported feeling the earthquake that hit at dawn.
Christchurch earthquake survivors share their powerful stories 10 years on
The survivors of the Christchurch earthquake will never forget what happened that day.
Baxtor's legacy: One of quake's youngest victim remembered
Christchurch pauses to remember the 185 dead of the February 22 quake in 2011.
Quake anniversary: Why is Christchurch still broken?
Ten years on from the February 22, 2011 the city's rebuild is ongoing.
The day the quake hit: Journalist's return to where tragedy unfolded
Hamish Clark on the day the Christchurch earthquake struck.
Lost in the quake: The baby boys who never saw their first birthday
Two mums who lost little baby boys in the 2011 Christchurch quake speak about their grief.
Killer quake scientists 10 years on: Unknown fault was pointing straight at Christchurch
Scientists reveal ruptured fault was "like a snowplough piling up snow".
John Roughan: Christchurch's blueprint for disaster recovery
Christchurch's heart is slowly coming back to life in its own way at its own pace.
Series of overnight steam explosions at Whakaari/White Island
The activity has been described as "short-lived, low-energy" steam explosions.
Japan shaken following 7.3 magnitude earthquake
There has been no tsunami alert but 860,000 homes are without power.
Tsunami warning lifted, coastal areas urged to remain cautious
The warning applies to NZ's coastal areas.
Tax relief off the cards for quake-prone apartment owners
Wellington apartment owners are desperate for help in the face of financial ruin.
Former Christchurch mayor and TV host Sir Bob Parker suffers stroke
Sir Bob Parker had a life-threatening stroke last October and remains in hospital.
Wellington's St Gerard's monastery handed a lifeline
Owners granted a 10-year extension to their earthquake strengthening deadline.
10th Christchurch quake anniversary to be shown across the world
The national memorial service will be held from 12.30pm on February 22.
Philippines hit by magnitude 7 quake
The deep quake shook parts of the southern Philippines early this morning.
Indonesia quake: 42 dead as rescuers hampered by damaged roads, power blackouts
An earthquake early on Friday morning has left 42 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island dead.
A strong shallow earthquake kills at least 3 in Indonesia
An earthquake has shaken Indonesia's Sulawesi island killing and injuring citizens.
Hidden clues may tell us about Alpine Fault's next big rupture
Discovery made after Kaikoura quake could tell us how NZ's big-risk Alpine Fault unravels.
New Year 2021 Honours: Canterbury's top cop recognised after 'multitude' of disasters, deaths and drama in the mainland
Two of Canterbury's top cops awarded New Year Honours for their work leading police
'Worse than a war': 6.3 earthquake strikes Croatia; deaths reported
"We have dead children. This is like Hiroshima - half of the city no longer exists."
Residents woken by 3.7 quake in Christchurch, South Island continues to rattle
The quake registered at a depth of 11km with its epicentre near Linwood Ave.
City councillors signal a return to Wellington's Civic Square
Mayor Andy Foster says the heart of the city feels like it's in an induced coma.
Focus Live: 4.5 magnitude earthquake near Marlborough
Earthquake hits near Seddon south of Blenheim, felt by thousands.
4.5 quake hits near Marlborough, felt by thousands
On Geonet, 1204 people had reported feeling the quake.
6000 Christchurch homeowners apply for EQC on-sold programme
Many are pinning their hopes on this programme after finding missed earthquake damage.
Quake rumbles Hawke's Bay, Gisborne - hundreds report shaking
A 4.4 magnitude quake has caused shaking near Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, this morning.
Wellington Council may demolish Municipal Office Building
The move will shore up future of the city's National Music Centre after budget blowout.
Hundreds of quake strengthening deadlines to expire in Wellington
Owners are feeling financial pressure and the heat is being put on engineers.
Exclusive: A decade on, inside Christchurch's broken cathedral
10 years after the February 2011 quake, drone footage reveals an interior frozen in time.
More details revealed on why Bunnings store closed
Landlord intends to expand store but no re-opening date given.
Carillon tower quake report leaves risks unresolved
Wellington Carillon tower review: Quake assessment leaves risks unresolved.