Surprise findings: What scientists just learned about the major tsunami threat to NZ’s north
New simulations change what scientists understand about subduction zone's quake potential.
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Mining may have 'triggered' NSW quake felt by thousands
It's the biggest earthquake to hit parts of the NSW Hunter region in 50 years.
Opinion: Some NZ homes are becoming uninsurable due to natural disasters
OPINION: There’s no general requirement in NZ that insurers cover anyone’s home.
Leaky school's rebuild delayed; now deemed earthquake-prone
Taihape Area School's rebuild is now scheduled for 2025.
Christchurch cathedral rebuild hopes crumble as Govt declines funding
Government will not provide $60m of taxpayer cash to bail out troubled project.
Japan issues first 'megaquake' warning after strong earthquake hits Miyazaki
Japan prepares for potential megaquake after strong tremor.
7.1 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami advisory for Japan
The powerful earthquake was felt throughout southern Japan.
Memorial to 1931 Napier quake heroes set for restoration after being deemed potentially unsafe
The 'run down' memorial is going through at least four months of restoration work.
'Strong' 4.8 earthquake strikes near Wellington
The shallow quake struck at 11.38pm at a depth of 13km.
'I'm not a freeloader:' Man who lived rent-free for 15 months overturns order he pay landlord $52k
The Camerons lived rent-free for 15 months, now they only have to fork out half the bill.
Four iconic Auckland buildings get earthquake-strengthening funds
The Leys Institute in Ponsonby has been closed since 2019 due to cracking and bowing.
State insurer looks into subsidising homeowners to make their properties more resilient
Government officials study insurance schemes overseas that offer homeowners grants.
Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'
Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Mahia locals' rescue pou from beach
Pou washed from bank saved from the sea in Mahia.
Opinion: Climate change and insurance - are you thinking enough about risk?
OPINION: Insurers, reinsurers have faced unprecedented levels of claims in recent years.
'Increased seismicity': More than 80 earthquakes recorded in Hawke’s Bay
The swarm of shallow but frequent tremors began on Tuesday.
Editorial: Vacant buildings, serious fall should ring alarm bells for Wellington
OPINION: It's pure luck nobody died on Monday night.
Alpine Fault: Four things to know about NZ's big quake-maker
Emergency planners begin a three-part exercise readying NZ for a major Alpine Fault quake.
Bridging the Pacific: Tairāwhiti and Washington unite over disaster risks
A delegation explores disaster readiness with First Nations people in Washington.
Study reveals how NZ's biggest quake-maker stokes world-famous volcanic zone
What puts the fire in the belly of a local volcanic zone that's produced monster blows.
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Wellington felt across central NZ
More than 16,000 people reported feeling the earthquake 10 minutes later.
Kaikōura 2016 earthquake linked to unrest at Taupō supervolcano - 500km away
It’s been a question on the minds of geoscientists - can big quakes trigger eruptions?
Extension of quake-prone building deadlines a 'godsend' - but is it safe?
Government steps in as property owners struggle to raise capital to undertake works.
Hikurangi Subduction Zone: The burning question about NZ’s biggest quake-maker
Our biggest fault zone is thought to have a release valve in the form of 'silent' quakes.
NZ 'always has the potential' for a big quake – so how prepared should we be?
Modelling has highlighted the impact a catastrophic quake could have on this country.
Scientists map Lake Wānaka to gauge quake risk
An active fault was discovered under Lake Wānaka three years ago.
'Catastrophic event': Potential toll of a 9.1 Hikurangi fault earthquake
NZ's top science minds have gathered at Te Papa to discuss the latest disaster risk.
'Big jolt': Magnitude 4.4 quake reported in lower North Island
The quake was centred 15km north-east of Eketahuna at a depth of 22km.
Business Hub: New Mitre 10 chairman: why global retail giants visited this month
'This is about galvanising the membership and Mitre 10 being a co-operative' - Smith
'Quick jolt followed by a bit of a rumble': Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits central NZ
More than 2900 people report feeling shake which Geonet says struck at a depth of 70km.
Opinion: Devastating blow for apartment owners hidden in Govt announcement
Earthquake-prone apartment owners had every right to rely on a now-cancelled loan scheme.