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Hikurangi tsunami warning system: Is it possible?
Could NZ have a tsunami early warning system? A visiting Japanese scientist thinks so.
Tsunami threat to NZ
Animation showing the tsunami threat posed by a 'mega-thrust' quake off the east coast of New Zealand. Video/ingomar200
Undiscovered volcanoes may be off BOP coast
Undiscovered volcanic features could lie hidden not far from the Bay of Plenty's coast.
Massive earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
Reports of violent shaking after 7.5 magnitude quake strikes on Monday morning.
The cost of the earthquakes
Deloitte has calculated how much the Christchurch earthquakes will cost the city council.
Evidence of multiple tsunamis, quakes at one of NZ's earliest settlements
NZ's earliest settlement, the Wairau Bar, has since been hit by major quakes and tsunamis.
Major study probes NZ's big landslide threat
Scientists have launched an $8m effort to understand the threats landslides pose to us.
Tears and hugs mark quake memorial service
It took 11 minutes to read out the names of the 185 who lost their lives in the 2011quake.
PM to attend Chch quake seventh anniversary
Today is the seventh anniversary of the quake that claimed 185 lives.
Emotional blessing at site of CTV collapse
New CTV Building memorial blessed on the eve of tomorrow's February 22 quake anniversary.
'I thought it was my neighbour': UK's surprise over largest quake in a decade
An 4.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken Wales, being felt up the west coast of the UK.
Helicopter crash only casualties from Mexico quake
At least two people died when a helicopter crashed.
New study: Massive earthquake 'more likely' around Pacific 'ring of fire'
Quake activity has returned to the Ring of Fire as scientists fear a "big one" is coming.
Quake system could give one minute warning
Researchers are looking into how an earthquake warning system could work in New Zealand.
Kiwi in Taiwan: 'All the roads were cracked'
Kiwis in Taiwan used to quakes but 'this was bigger'.
Hawke's Bay earthquake survivor recalls experience
Two 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake commemorations will take place at the weekend.
Quake fault-line study plans for 'big one'
Fault-line monitors at Dannevirke, Weber and Akitio part of major scientific programme.
Tower to close Christchurch office after quake plan
Tower has fewer than 300 open Canterbury earthquake claims
Spate of quakes recorded around Cook Strait
It's unclear if the shakes were Kaikoura aftershocks or typical Cook Strait seismicity.
5.1 earthquake shakes central New Zealand
More than 4700 people, including some from as far away as Auckland, felt the shaking.
Tsunami warnings cancelled after 7.9 Alaska quake
7.9 quake is unlikely to have caused a tsunami that will affect New Zealand.
Govt gives $280,000 to restore historic buildings
Historic buildings in Hurunui, Petone and Oamaru to have quake strengthening and repairs.
'Silent' quakes: Slow-burning tremors can last for years
We don't feel "slow slip" quakes. But they could be priming fault zones for future jolts.
Tsunami warning cancelled after 7.6 quake in Caribbean
It was very shallow, only 10km, which would have amplified its effect.
Q&A: What it was like to report on a NZ disaster
Veteran science journalist Paul Gorman recounts his days covering the Canterbury quakes.
Science Made Simple: Laura Wallace on earthquakes
In our Science Made Simple series, we talk to GNS Science geophysicist Dr Laura Wallace.
Couple's new beginnings after monster quake
A garage has been their home, and a BBQ their oven, since the Kaikoura quake. But no more.
Honour for former Horizons engineer
Allan Cook has been made a MNZOM for his public service to river and drainage engineering
Thousands report light earthquake in Wellington
More than 4000 people have felt a small earthquake in Wellington.
Editorial: Road, rail repairers take a bow
Kaikoura quake repairs show how quickly public works can be done.