Is this what an early earthquake warning system would look like in NZ?
Scientists have been testing tech taking NZ closer to an early quake warning system.
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'Happened so fast': 54 confirmed dead after landslide in Philippines gold-mining village
More than 1100 families have been moved to evacuation centres.
Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano, no tsunami expected
There was a power outage affecting about 300 customers in Naalehu.
Hawke's Bay Commemorations for 1931 earthquake
Commemorations were held across Napier and Hastings for the 1931 earthquake.
New Auckland tsunami evacuation maps show lower risk than thought
Auckland Emergency Management says the new maps are also easier to understand.
Expected cost of quake, tsunami off Hawke’s Bay coast revealed in minister's briefings
A catastrophic earthquake would cost country more than $144b, incoming minister warned.
‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquake
Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.
Skyrocketing insurance for apartment owners: Treasury admits 'knowledge gap'
Treasury is undertaking a nationwide survey of apartment owners.
What scientists just discovered about one of NZ’s most complex fault zones
A groundbreaking NZ study has potential global implications for earthquake science.
1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake anniversary: Where to pay your respects
Services are being planned for the 93rd anniversary of NZ's deadliest natural disaster.
Virtual reality: It’s an earthquake, it’s a tsunami, it’s... only a simulation
A Tauranga council adviser says people find the experience immersive and surprising.
Trapped for almost 30 hours: A quake survivor lost her legs - now she can dance again
Kate Liao was the only survivor in her building after 2008 Sichuan Province earthquake.
'Huge jolt': Hawke's Bay shaken awake by strong earthquake, more aftershocks likely
The quake hit around 3.18am.
Mayor slams AT, inflation falls and Cathedral Cove | Focus Morning Bulletin January 25, 2024
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown lashes out over pedestrian crossing costs, inflation falls in line with expectations and when Kiwis can expect clarity on Cathedral Cove’s re-opening in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Maori TV / NZHerald
Hastings Library at risk in big earthquakes; council opts to keep it open
The building is not at any immediate risk in smaller earthquakes.
How sinking land is raising Wellington's sea level rise risk
Scientists have reconstructed nearly two centuries of sea level rise in Wellington region.
Kaikōura the busiest it's been in years
Kaikōura is enjoying one of its busiest summers in recent years.
‘Sorry for that crack’: Tory Whanau makes amends with Transport Minister
The left-leaning mayor reveals how she plans to work with a National Government.
Japan quake kills 168, more than 300 missing
Thousands of people made homeless are living in weariness and uncertainty.
'Help isn’t coming': Snow hinders desperate rescue mission after Japan quake, 161 killed
Chances for survival greatly diminish after the first 72 hours.
Elderly woman rescued alive after being buried under rubble for days
The elderly woman was pulled alive from a collapsed house in western Japan.
Manurewa shooting, Japan earthquake rescue and claims Government anti-Māori | Focus Morning Bulletin, January 5, 2024
Police continue to search for those responsible for a double shooting in Manurewa, Japan earthquake rescuers race against time to find survivors and Te Pāti Māori claims the new Government isn't acting in the interest of Māori. Video / Newstalk ZB / NZ Herald / AP
Plane was not cleared for takeoff in Tokyo, records show
Coast guard plane under the impression it had "permission to use the runway".
Japan earthquake aftermath, new consumer action group and NZDF in crisis| Focus Morning Bulletin, January 3, 2024
Rescue efforts continue in Japan following an earthquake that killed 55 people, a new consumer action group targets New Zealand's supermarket duopoly and new documents reveal the dire state of the NZDF. Video / Newstalk ZB / AP / NZ Herald
Japan quakes leave at least 62 dead, rescuers race against time in search for survivors
Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas were rattled by a major 4.9 magnitude aftershock.
Japan earthquake, State Highway 25 closed and changes for dairy exports to China | Focus Morning Bulletin, January 2, 2024
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake has hit Japan, State Highway 25 is closed following a serious crash and New Zealand dairy exporters now have duty-free access to the Chinese market. Video / Newstalk ZB / AP / Getty / NZ Herald
Japan lowers tsunami warning after series of earthquakes
It is unclear how many people may have been killed or hurt.
Japan issues tsunami warnings after series of strong earthquakes
Torrents of water could reach as high as 5m, Japanese public broadcaster NHK TV warns.
New emergency pods in marae to help prepare for future natural disasters in South Island
The idea of the pods came about after the flooding in Tai Rāwhiti last year.
Willis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on Government
A gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.
Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 111 people
More than 200 people were injured in the magnitude 6.2 quake.
Class action launched claiming EQC underpaid victims
It is alleged EQC switched from settling claims based on repair cost to a cheaper option.
New coastal flood maps affect thousands of properties
'This is not triggering a conversation about managed retreat.'
Man who designed collapsed CTV building told he did not take accountability
Alan Reay said complaint against him over the CTV building collapse took a 'heavy toll'.