We're constantly told to prepare for disaster - but what if we can't afford to?

When it comes to forecasting major quakes, the answers might lie hidden in our past.

Around Mexico's capital are scattered signs for missing pets after the devastating quake.

Search dog has discovered a girl alive under the debris of a Mexico City school.

Harrowing scenes show rescuers pulling bodies of dozens of kids from the ruins of school.

Kiwis living in Mexico described the air filled with dust and ash after the 7.1 quake.

The earthquake struck on the 32nd anniversary of a temblor that killed thousands.

At least 20 children are confirmed dead in a school collapse following the Mexico quake.

Devastating images emerge after deadly earthquake kills 217 people in Mexico.

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Train driver trapped in the Kaikoura quake drives first train into Christchurch today.

Canterbury residents living in quake-damaged homes were at higher risk of heart attack.

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake has struck in Canterbury.

Experts believe Christchurch is sitting on a multi-billion dollar ticking time-bomb.

Christchurch homeowners have lodged legal proceedings over earthquake repairs.

EDITORIAL: Christchurch householders deserve insurance payouts for substandard repairs.

Where do political parties stand on science funding and natural hazards?

A 'decent shock and shake' hits the North Island's East Coast.

British Foreign Secretary jokes greeting might be 'misinterpreted in Glasgow pub'

Children forced to sleep in park for second night after earthquake struck Kos and Turkey.

Eight months after the quake less than 30 per cent of insurance claims have been paid.

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has killed at least two people and a number have been injured.

Rotorua Museum will not open for the foreseeable future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Magnitude 7.8 quake hit between the tip of the Aleutian Islands and Russia's Kamchatka.

The shocking damage to the Kaikoura coastline may never recover.

A Greek icon fell and a plane swung into the gallery wall during the 2016 Kaikoura quake.

Last night's 6.4 quake came from a seismic zone that has produced major recent quakes.

A strong 6.4 quake struck south of New Zealand and was widely felt.

Brace yourself NZ: polar blast sweeps north after eventful night in South Island.

Tamaki's video urges solo mums to join his church for the sake of their children.