6.2 quake: What you said when you felt the shake
Today's 6.2 magnitude quake has been felt by thousands of Kiwis across New Zealand.
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'Sharp' and jolting quake felt across New Zealand
A sharp 6.7 magnitude earthquake has rattled much of New Zealand this afternoon.
'People are rattled': 6.2 earthquake shakes NZ
A 6.2 magnitude quake has shaken much of New Zealand this afternoon.
Scientists deploy quake sensors on big-risk quake zone
Scientists have successfully placed quake sensors along the East Coast seafloor.
Scientists probe NZ's quiet, high-risk quake zones
Scientists investigating a 'hit list' of long-quiet but high-risk earthquake danger zones.
Photo's finders seek anonymous lover
Anonymous note on photo in ruined earthquake tower speaks of love and marriage hopes.
New tech to monitor NZ's biggest tsunami threat
Scientists deploying quake sensors along NZ's big-risk Hikurangi Subduction Zone.
'Palpable relief' at NZDF's quake rescue
The NZDF was among the first to offer relief after the 7.5 magnitude Indonesian quake.
Mournful vigil for bodies at church swept away by 'river' of mud
Crews dig through rubble with grim expectation Indonesia death toll could rise further.
David Kernohan: Dodgy quake rules another waste of money
COMMENT: Govt is possibly placing an unnecessary or at least excessive burden on taxpayer.
'NZ bent like a piece of elastic': The megathrust that triggered Kaikōura quake
Studies done on the Kaikōura earthquake could help forecast future quakes.
Death toll in Indonesia surpasses 420 after earthquake, tsunami
More than 420 people have died, with officials still to reach other areas of Sulawesi.
Tsunami hell: Bodies in streets, at least 384 killed in Indonesia
A tsunami and series of earthquakes in Indonesia left many victims dead.
Terrifying waves tears through Indonesian city after 7.5 magnitude quake
Five people are feared dead following quake and tsunami, but number expected to rise.
Staff told quake-prone building safe
Deep irony in a health agency disregarding report on staff safety, says quake survivor.
The ugly truth about our household debt
COMMENT: Our households are more indebted than those in Spain, Greece and Italy.
What lies beneath: 500km faultline 'one of biggest threats'
A large Alpine Fault quake could leave 10,000 locals and thousands of tourists cut off.
Cluster of small earthquakes shakes NZ
No tsunami threat to New Zealand following the earthquakes, says Civil Defence.
Nanogirl: Could AI predict aftershocks?
COMMENT: Nobody knows when or where the next big quake will hit our country.
'Rocking like a boat': Massive but deep 7.8 quake shakes Fiji
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre says there is no tsunami threat from the earthquake.
Photos reveal extent of destruction after Japan quake
Residents in Sapporo were shaken from their beds when it struck Hokkaido at 3:08am.
No Kiwis reportedly injured in Japan earthquake - MFAT
There are 549 Kiwis registered on SafeTravel as being in Japan at the moment.
Buildings collapse, people trapped: Massive quake hits Japan
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has rocked the city of Sapporo in northern Japan.
'Red-zoning by stealth': Allegations of tampering with Christchurch's district plan
Calls for independent inquiry after allegations of tampering with city's district plan.
Expert says huge Alpine quake is around the corner
It will likely "happen in the lifetime of many New Zealanders", says expert.
Could machines predict where aftershocks strike?
AI has been taught to forecast patterns of aftershock locations following large quakes.
Big NZ quakes shown to influence atmospheric CO2
Past NZ quakes shown to influence atmospheric CO2 in new South Island-based study.
Rosemarie North: Lombok needs help with earthquake recovery
COMMENT: People of Lombok need help to recover from the earthquake.
Canterbury man fails to prove quake damage
Man's failed effort to prove earthquake damage means his insurance doesn't have to pay up.
'Lombok is in crisis' - a plea for help
Lombok is in crisis, says Havelock North woman living in Indonesia.
NZ's only killer tsunami: What it means today
150 years ago, NZ's only documented fatal tsunami hit. What can we learn from it today?
New Zealander describes earthquake horror
Red Cross worker speaks about horrors she has witnessed in aftermath of Lombok quakes.
Strong 5.9 quake hits Indonesia
Death toll from the first quake on Sunday is now believed to be at least 227 people.