Long or strong? Get gone: Unpacking HB's response to latest big rumble
HB Civil Defence is generally pleased with how people managed their personal safety.
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Geonet records a further 27 aftershocks in Hawke’s Bay overnight
The aftershocks have ranged from light to moderate.
Explained: The science behind today’s big quakes
Today's big Hawke’s Bay jolts struck in an area well-known for seismic activity.
41 quakes in three hours: 'Severe' quakes shake Hawke’s Bay, aftershocks continue
A magnitude 5.9 quake has rocked the North Island this morning.
'We just got smashed': Severe earthquakes hit North Island, locals react
'I have never felt such huge shakes... house is rocking uncontrollably'.
Wharenui build to use quake-resistant Māori method
The technique, mīmiro, will be used to rebuild a historic Bay of Plenty wharenui.
How to rebuild Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle
OPINION: There is no such thing as a 'stable' area on the East Coast, writes Cam Wylie.
Christchurch rocked by 4.4 quake, latest tremor in cluster to hit region
The southern city has been rocked by a series of quakes in the past day.
NZ’s famously shaky quake environment - now mapped in 3D
Scientists have assembled a 3D picture of our famously shaky earthquake environment.
Earthquake rocks Bay of Plenty
The first tremor was on Saturday, and the swarm could continue for weeks.
Earthquakes plaguing Bay of Plenty residents could continue for weeks
Hundreds of tremors have been occurring over the last few days.
'I didn't quite expect this much damage': Beer, wine, bottles smashed after quake
What bottle store employee found when she arrived to work after swarm of quakes.
'Unsettling': Swarm of 300 earthquakes recorded across the Bay of Plenty
Earthquakes felt by many but 'this is typical activity for the area' - GeoNet.
Earthquakes rumble Canterbury - GeoNet says shakes 10 minutes apart
A 4.7 magnitude quake has rolled across the Canterbury area.
'Shaken awake': Swarm of more than 40 earthquakes hits Bay of Plenty
Some were “very strong”, resident says.
‘Unusual’ 5.5 quake: What scientists picked up off South Island coast
Scientists detect a 'rare' magnitude 5.5 earthquake far off South Island's east coast.
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh: The crisis that changed my life eight years ago keeps happening
New York Times: Yeoh redirects global spotlight from Oscars to an issue personal to her.
Volcanic unrest: More than 20 aftershocks following Taupō quake
GeoNet also noticed a small signal on newly installed tsunami sensors.
Earthquake caused damage worth $5.1 billion in Syria
The quake killed at least 50,000 people according to the United Nations.
Airport boss has lessons from a 'hell of a decade'
Former airport chief outlines strategies to cope with disaster.
I went to Syria, the country that remade our world, and this is what I saw
New York Times: Foolish to continue to ignore Syria in the aftermath of the earthquake.
Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000
Combined death toll in Turkey and Syria is now 47,244, and search for survivors has ended.
Ticking time bomb: ‘Catastrophic’ problem on Pacific’s doorstep
In 2021, Japan announced plans to dump contaminated water; release date is now close.
New earthquake in Turkey and Syria 'like a horror movie'
Terrified survivors from earlier tremors dealing with more trauma.
Lessons from a disaster: Building homes for an earthquake
Financial Times: We can’t prevent quakes but we can design structures to keep people safe.
Rebuild from Gabrielle underway, Hawke's Bay gang crime & Turkey moves from rescue to recovery | Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 February, 2023
The Government looks overseas for help in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, police crackdown as arrests are made for looting and rescue efforts dwindle in Turkey and Syria in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Couple found alive 12 days after quake, as Turkey rescues due to end
Miraculous rescue of couple trapped for 296 hours, but Turkey due to stop searches soon.
'May God forgive me': Turkish teen filmed ‘last moments’ from quake-hit apartment
A 17-year-old filmed a heartbreaking farewell to his family and friends ... and survived.
Former Premier League star found dead in Turkey quake rubble
The football world is in mourning after Christian Atsu was confirmed dead in Turkey.
Islamic State attack in Syria kills at least 53
IS gunmen reportedly took advantage of focus on earthquake to carry out deadly attack.
Flood hazard could soon be a compulsory part of LIMs
First up is a law change to force councils to provide more info on flooding and quakes.
Turkish quake victims sleep in trains, tents, greenhouses
5400 shipping containers, 200,000 tents dispatched after 332,000 dwellings destroyed.
Comment: Window of hope for Turkey and Syria is closing
OPINION: Save the Children NZ CEO pleads for support in quake-struck region.