9 dead, more than 1000 injured as strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan
The number of people missing, trapped or stranded fluctuated frequently.
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Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked the island.
‘Just crazy': Kiwi woman describes horror at being 16 floors up during Taiwan quake
At least four people have died so far but that number is expected to rise.
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“Over the last month, we have seen a maximum of six of these earthquakes a day."
Christchurch school closes for earthquake strengthening
School buildings all around the country have been deemed earthquake-prone.
NZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your home
With severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.
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The tremor hit just before 5.20am.
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More than 300 NZ retirement villages and 71 operators ranked according to best practice.
Is this what an early earthquake warning system would look like in NZ?
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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
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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