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Quake rattles South Island
The magnitude 4.3 quake was 15km deep, and was centered 45km north-west of Twizel, GeoNet said.
5.0 quake strikes off Gisborne coast
It is "highly unlikely" anyone would have felt a strong quake that rattled an offshore area east of the country this morning.
Quakes strike North and South Island
Two minor earthquakes hit central parts of both main islands today.
Classrooms with a view
King's School in Auckland is to replace its old boarding house and clock tower with a $30 million glass-fronted building with views of Rangitoto Island.
Quake strikes off coast of Kaikoura
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake has struck off the coast of Kaikoura.
Quake shakes Wanaka
The South Island resort town of Wanaka has been rocked by a magnitude 4.1 earthquake tonight.
Malaysia quake rescue effort 'farce'
An Australian climber has savaged rescue efforts in the wake of a deadly earthquake that jolted Southeast Asia's highest peak.
Late night quakes rattle near Gisborne
Two small quakes struck just northwest of Gisborne last night.
How NZ will cope in an emergency
A revised plan for the country to cope in an emergency has been approved by the Government.
Mum tells of panic as quake hit
Panic set in for the woman living closest to the epicentre of the quake which shook Otago on Monday night.
Dunedin's strongest quake in 41 years
The 4.7-magnitude earthquake that rocked parts of Otago last night was believed to be the strongest experienced in the region since 1974.
Christchurch police station comes down
It took just eight seconds to bring down the former police station in Christchurch. Watch video of the controlled implosion here.
Tower shares up on dividend hike
Tower shares rose today to a month-high after the insurer hiked its interim dividend and confirmed an on-market share buyback.
Small 4.2 quake rattles Kent - Brits laugh it off
It was the biggest earthquake to hit Britain in seven years, but people living near the epicentre in Kent would have been forgiven for not feeling the earth move yesterday.
Quake shakes parts of South Island
An earthquake close to a small Alpine village in the Awatere Valley has been felt in Nelson, Marlborough and Christchurch this morning.
Peter Hillary: Mountain tragedy hits close to home
Mountaineer Peter Hillary, son of Everest conqueror Sir Ed, describes in vivid detail the impact of last month’s Nepal earthquake.
New Professor of Earthquake Science
A day after new research into major "megathrust" earthquakes was revealed, a seismologist has been appointed as the first Professor of Earthquake Science at the University of Otago.
Megathrust earthquake hit NZ twice
Scientists have uncovered evidence that two major earthquakes of the same type hit central New Zealand in the past 1000 years.
Nepal quake: Huge aftershocks are rare
The 7.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal on May 12, just weeks after the devastating 7.8 magnitude event, should be classed as an aftershock rather than a second earthquake.
Editorial: Good sense prevails as shakes stop
The first draft of quake-proof law was an over-reaction, but the revised version is practical and affordable.
M4.6 quake centred in Marlborough
A strong earthquake centred in Marlborough was felt as far away as Wellington this evening. GeoNet said the magnitude 4.6 quake happened 16km underground.
New pics illustrate change in Christchurch's cityscape
Remarkable aerial photographs have been released today to graphically illustrate how Christchurch's cityscape has forever been changed by the devastating earthquake sequence.
Kiwi missing in Nepal turns up safe
A New Zealander who had been unaccounted for since the first earthquake in Nepal has been identified as safe and sound in Kathmandu.
Chch student leader heads to Nepal
A Canterbury University student who led earthquake recovery efforts in Christchurch is heading to help in Nepal following Tuesday's quake.
Nepal quake: fear and terror in atmosphere
The atmosphere in Kathmandu is one of fear and terror following the second major earthquake to hit Nepal, a Unicef official in the city says.
Nepal aid workers on high alert
Aid workers are on high alert following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that stuck Nepal yesterday.
Kiwi volunteers talk of terror in Nepal
New Zealanders volunteering in Nepal have spoken of the terror as a second massive earthquake struck the country.
New Nepal 7.3 quake
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit Nepal today, with a number of powerful aftershocks also shaking the beleaguered nation.
Quakes shake Canterbury overnight
Canterbury residents were shaken awake by an earthquake this morning, which followed two in the area overnight.