Quake activity has returned to the Ring of Fire as scientists fear a "big one" is coming.

Researchers are looking into how an earthquake warning system could work in New Zealand.

Kiwis in Taiwan used to quakes but 'this was bigger'.

Two 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake commemorations will take place at the weekend.

Fault-line monitors at Dannevirke, Weber and Akitio part of major scientific programme.

Tower has fewer than 300 open Canterbury earthquake claims

It's unclear if the shakes were Kaikoura aftershocks or typical Cook Strait seismicity.

More than 4700 people, including some from as far away as Auckland, felt the shaking.

7.9 quake is unlikely to have caused a tsunami that will affect New Zealand.

It was very shallow, only 10km, which would have amplified its effect.

Veteran science journalist Paul Gorman recounts his days covering the Canterbury quakes.

It struck at 8.12am about 20km south of the South Island town.

In our Science Made Simple series, we talk to GNS Science geophysicist Dr Laura Wallace.

A garage has been their home, and a BBQ their oven, since the Kaikoura quake. But no more.

Allan Cook has been made a MNZOM for his public service to river and drainage engineering

More than 4000 people have felt a small earthquake in Wellington.

Kaikoura quake repairs show how quickly public works can be done.

Images reveal how quake town's road and rail links have been restored from ruination.

A strong 6.5 earthquake has rocked Indonesia's main island.

How has our country warped and stretched this decade? Scientists are about to find out.

Nearly 9000 people reported feeling the quake.

Dave Buick and Leah Gill explain their life after a earthquake destroyed their home. The couple explain how life is in a garage and the gratitude for those who helped them during the tough time. / Supplied by Dave Buick and Leah Gill

A large locked-up North Island fault zone could unleash bottled-up energy in a big quake.

Government considers law change to enable charges in relation to the CTV collapse.

Don't be scared, be prepared. That's a scientist's advice around NZ's largest fault zone.

Erebus crew member's widower supports call for national memorial.

Scientists say a quake on the Hikurangi subduction zone could prove even more devastating.

An early morning deep rumble in the earth and then a jolt woke thousands.

Users can expect to hear a loud, penetrating sound, and a notification

Scientists pour cold water on claims we could see a lot more quakes next year.