ConstructionQuake buildings deadline setThe Government has set a deadline of 20 years for assessing 193,000 buildings for earthquake risk and strengthening them.07 Aug 05:47 AM
New ZealandDeadline set to assess quake-prone buildingsThe Government has set a deadline of 20 years for assessing 193,000 buildings for earthquake risk and strengthening them.Watch07 Aug 02:40 AM
InvestmentBuoyant note all round at Goodman annual meetingThe board and investors in NZX-listed Goodman Property Trust struck an upbeat note at yesterday's annual meeting in Auckland.06 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSmall earthquakes could spark volcanic activityMount Tongariro has been rattled by numerous small earthquakes in the past few weeks, which could spark an increase in volcanic activity, GNS Science says.06 Aug 08:52 AM
OpinionBob Jones: English should be the one quakingA frenzied hysteria arose in Wellington following the "big one" two weeks ago.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSource of shakes a puzzleScientists are debating whether the source of more than 2200 quakes in the Wellington region over the past fortnight is an underwater extension of a South Island fault.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandStrong magnitude 4.9 jolt near SeddonA series of aftershocks have rumbled across central New Zealand this morning, sparked by a strong magnitude 4.9 jolt near Seddon, Marlborough shortly before 1am.01 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandStrong earthquakes jolt countryA shallow 4.2 magnitude earthquake has been detected near East Cape, after a strong aftershock near Wellington this morning.01 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandAftershock 'all part of the sequence'This morning's aftershock in Cook Strait was the largest since the 6.5 tremor a week ago, but no damage has been reported.29 Jul 03:46 AM
New ZealandWhite Island activity not linked to Cook Strait quakesGNS scientists are confident a rise in activity at White Island isn't connected to this week's earthquakes in Cook Strait.27 Jul 03:25 AM
New ZealandCall to ease financial burden of quake strengtheningProperty investor Sir Bob Jones is calling on the Government to ease the financial burden for commercial building owners who are required to earthquake strengthen their properties.27 Jul 02:03 AM
New ZealandInsurance changes set new trapsHomeowners who think the only issue with house insurance changes is the likely premium increase need look no further than Christchurch.26 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandQuake repairs clear inner-city streetResidents have cleared out of a central Wellington street while urgent work is carried out on a quake-damaged carpark lift which could crash down in an aftershock.26 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandQuake damage forces residents outResidents have cleared out of a central Wellington street while urgent work is carried out on a quake-damaged carpark lift which could come crashing down in an aftershock.26 Jul 07:49 AM
New ZealandQuake-damaged lift shaft forces street closureA quake-damaged carpark lift shaft has forced the closure of a central Wellington street.25 Jul 08:12 PM
New ZealandAftershocks: More than 200 a day hitCentral New Zealand has been rattled by more than 1500 aftershocks in the past week as a previously unknown section of faultline shakes out the last of its stress.25 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandBrazen cafe thieves identifiedPolice say they have identified three people linked to a brazen theft from a Wellington cafe. Meanwhile, work to clean up damaged buildings in Wellington continued.24 Jul 07:24 AM
ConstructionRebuild firm: Migrant workers cheaperA major construction company involved in the Christchurch rebuild says it uses migrant workers because it they are cheaper than local builders.23 Jul 11:46 PM
New ZealandJolts a lesson for capital buildingsExperts say the injury toll in Wellington from Sunday's quake would've been higher had it struck on a weekday, as an aftershock plague continues.23 Jul 07:54 PM
New ZealandPremature NZ baby stuck in ChinaAn Auckland couple are fighting to bring their sick baby home after she was born three months early on a stopover in China.23 Jul 05:30 PM
BusinessInsurance premium rises hammer PrecinctPrecinct Properties NZ, with 10 Wellington office blocks worth more than $600 million, has been hammered by insurance premium rises.23 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandHundreds of claims after Wgtn quakeMore than 1000 claims have been lodged with the Earthquake Commission following the swarm of quakes centred off the Seddon coast.23 Jul 08:02 AM
