Photos of the damage left after earthquakes near the Solomon Islands caused a tsunami and landslides.

Landslides and a tsunami destroyed the homes of about one-third of the population on a Solomon Island but lives were likely spared as residents with memories of previous disasters fled quickly to higher ground, officials said Tuesday.

Largest earthquake since Napier was the only major rattle in 12 months of stability underfoot, says GNS Science.

NZ doctor appeals to Indonesian authorities to return his impounded helicopter so he can help earthquake victims in Padang.