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Powerful earthquake in Albania kills 21
The 6.4 magnitude quake was felt across the southern Balkans early Tuesday.
North Island rattled by 5.9 magnitude quake
The quake struck at 5.34am, according to GeoNet.
Earthquake near Indonesia: Tsunami alert downgraded
Magnitude 7.4 quake between two islands in the northwest of Indonesia.
Earthquake Commission's official apology for quake claims botch-ups
Commission has offered a formal apology for its handling of quake claims in Canterbury.
Another building closes following Stats House partial collapse
Levin District Court is closing indefinitely for earthquake strengthening.
At least five dead after 5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Iran
The US Geological Survey said the quake's epicentre was at a depth of 10km.
Quakes in the Tron? Revealing Hamilton's hidden risk
Hidden faults and evidence of past shakes prompt a rethink of Hamilton's earthquake risk.
Powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines
Quake knocked out power and sent people evacuating homes and businesses.
Why mysterious 'slow-motion' quakes hold big secrets
Scientists make intriguing discoveries into "slow-motion" quakes often observed around NZ.
Local Focus: The house that Bulls built is ready for auction
Building a house to build a community centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
No amount of planning can prepare NZ for a disaster
Disaster officials have warned the effects will be felt far and wide.
Bowen House seismic status: Where are the numbers?
The building is not earthquake prone but tenants still don't know its exact NBS rating.
Short, sharp 3.5 jolt rattles New Plymouth
New Plymouth residents have been shaken by a short, sharp earthquake this morning.
40 times the volume of Mt Everest: How giant lump makes Gisborne sway
A vast lump of soft rock beneath Gisborne explains East Coast's slow sway in big quakes.
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocks Philippines
At least one person dead and dozens injured after shallow quake.
After a quake, can we tell if a bigger one is coming?
Kiwi scientists say study's findings need to be treated with caution.
Bay of Plenty, Gisborne shaken by 5.2M quake
People as far away as Nelson reported feeling the quake.
Earthquake swarm in Northern Hawke's Bay
More than 60 earthquakes have been recorded in the Wairoa District.
CTV building collapse: Engineer rejects disciplinary process
Alan Reay says he's haunted by CTV building collapse but did not cause it.
New discovery could prompt rethink on quake hazard
An intriguing discovery may prompt a rethink over how scientists calculate seismic hazard.
A shallow 5.4 magnitude earthquake has struck 30km east of Wairoa
A shallow 5.4 magnitude earthquake has struck 30km east of Wairoa.
'Is the big one coming?': Strong quake shakes Hawke's Bay
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Wairoa this evening.
Death toll of Indonesia earthquake rises to 23
Authorities say victims were killed by collapsing houses and buildings.
Indonesia shaken by 6.5 magnitude quake
Witnesses told TV stations that panicked people ran to higher ground, fearing a tsunami.
Scientists get clearer view of Hikurangi's quake-making potential
Scientists say they may be a step closer to understanding NZ fault zone's big threats.
Kaikoura quake rail repair wins major international award
$2bn restoration of critical road and rail corridor biggest in NZ history.
Post-earthquake settlement deal finally reached - nine years after quakes began
Battered city's residential red zone and some anchor projects handed over in deal.
Capital shakes: Thousands report 4.0 magnitude earthquake in Wellington region
The earthquake occurred at a depth of around 25km, within 5km of Porirua.
Stats House collapse haunts Wellington building owners
City council is narrowing down a secret list of buildings following new MBIE guidelines.
Interislander arrivals terminal closed because of quake risk
Assessments confirm the arrivals terminal is below acceptable earthquake risk levels.
Bowen House quake risk report imminent
Parliamentary Services expects to have the report by the end of next week.
Michael Naylor: Govt ignores looming 'quake-berg' at our peril
Comment: Scale of the liability in Christchurch should concern all New Zealanders.