Japan lowers tsunami warning after series of earthquakes
It is unclear how many people may have been killed or hurt.
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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'.
Why next major Hawke’s Bay earthquake could cause opposite effect of 1931 disaster
Scientists shed new light on how future major earthquake may transform Hawke's Bay coast.
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Philippines, tsunami warning issued
A powerful earthquake struck Mindanao early this morning.
5.1 magnitude earthquake in the South Island felt by over 1000 people
The quake hit 45km north of Te Anau at 9.56pm.
Mountain mystery: Can the central Southern Alps trigger 7.0-magnitude earthquakes?
Scientists will trek to Aoraki/Mt Cook to uncover the area's earthquake history.
Wayne Brown wants new Government to review earthquake strengthening rules for the city
Brown says there are rules for earthquakes but not volcanoes in Auckland.
Thousands of Nepalese sleep outside after 157 killed in quake
People used whatever they could find to set up shelter for the night, using plastic sheets
At least 157 dead after strong quake rocks northwestern Nepal
157 people are dead and dozens more injured as rescuers searched mountain villages.
Sensors used in east coast fault zone quake study
Scientists to deploy ocean-bottom sensors off Wairarapa coast to pick up hidden quakes.
Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre could be demolished: councillor
Councillor Tony Randle says they can't go through with another project like the Town Hall.
'Stalemate': Council votes to plug Wellington Town Hall blowout
The council has agreed to fund a cost increase of up to $147m.
Two South Island earthquakes within 13 hours: what caused them?
Scientists say there's no direct link between South Island's 5.2 and 4.0 earthquakes.
Earthquake felt in Wellington
The earthquake was felt in Wellington and the top of the South Island.
Faults near Wellington open up new insights
Scientists mapping the region's faults make fascinating new discovery.
A father, an earthquake and the desperate search for a missing son
New York Times: Noor Ahmad is on a harrowing hunt to find his 5-year-old son.
Youngsters sought for information on huge fire
The four children were also seen in Cuba Mall about 10 minutes before the fire started.
Third 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Afghanistan within one week
The previous earthquakes flattened whole villages and killed over 2000 people.
Women and children most affected in Afghanistan quake - UN
The quake killed more than 2000 people across Herat province.
Earthquake in Afghanistan: Another 6.3 magnitude quake near Herat
The previous quake a few days ago killed more than 2000 people.
Desperate people dig out dead and injured from quakes that killed over 2,000 in Afghanistan
Saturday's magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit a densely-populated area.
More than 2000 dead after 6.3 magnitude quake in Afghanistan
Six villages have been destroyed, hundreds of civilians have been buried under debris.
Scientists discover massive undersea reservoir near NZ’s biggest fault zone
Study uncovers vast reservoir of water thought to influence NZ's biggest quake-maker.
Meeting held in secret on Wellington's deserted Reading Cinema
A councillor says if the public knew what has been agreed, they'd be incandescent.
Judge allows professional body to investigate former engineer
ENZ wants to investigate whether Dr Alan Reay should have better supervised his employee.
What comes after the Big One? Study into central NZ's major earthquake risk
Scientists suspect decades of big quakes in centre of NZ could follow next major rupture.
Explained: How today's big quake struck in a seismically ‘quiet’ area
One of the largest quakes of 2023 struck in an area with low known levels of activity.
Strong, shallow 6.2 earthquake rocks South Island
At magnitude 6.2, it's the largest quake to hit this year.