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Quakes rattling east coast
Scientists predict an earthquake swarm rattling the east coast of the North Island could continue for days.
Hawkes Bay rattled by quakes overnight
A series of earthquakes have hit the Hawkes Bay overnight.
Several earthquakes strike near Wairoa
There have been several earthquakes near Wairoa this evening. The latest was at 5:45pm and registered 4.1 in magnitude.
James Dann: Two years, little progress in Christchurch
Two years on. One year on from the one year anniversary, the city feels very subdued, writes James Dann. There is no big civic memorial ceremony.
'Rockstar scientist' digs for quake clues
More than two years after the earthquake, Christchurch's Dr Mark Quigley is still hunting for clues that could unlock the seismic secrets hidden beneath the city.
Quake experts reach towards holy grail
Two years ago today, with a force equal to 15,000 tonnes of TNT, came the devastating aftershock that scientists hoped they would never see.
Earthquake prediction a risky business
"What most people want is not knowledge, but certainty." It's an apt quote of philosopher Bertrand Russell that Italy's Professor Massimiano Bucchi borrows to sum up people's expectation of what science should be able to tell us before earthquakes happen
Flops and flukes of forecasts
Predicting earthquakes is generally seen as not possible - but in the 1970s some eventual flops sparked a brief stir in the scientific community.
Quake memorial comes at 'crucial turning point'
A one-hour civic memorial service will be held at midday tomorrow in Latimer Square, used as a makeshift triage centre on that day two years ago when 185 people died.
Expert: Capitalise on Chch quake
New Zealand cities must capitalise on Christchurch's earthquake experience if they are to make themselves more resilient to natural disasters, a top quake expert says.
James Dann: Gerry's spin moves into top gear
Despite Gerry Brownlee's best PR spin, everything is not going swimmingly in Christchurch, writes blogger James Dann.
6.3 magnitude quake strikes off NZ coast
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake has shaken the east coast of the North Island and been followed by a group of smaller quakes overnight.
Shops and bars return to Chch CBD
Shops and bars will open in downtown Christchurch next month for the first time since the February 22 earthquake two years ago.
John Roughan: Faultline runs through risk evaluation
Recommendations of amendments to the Building Act to give owners of reinforced masonry buildings a deadline to bring up to earthquake standard or demolish them - which threatens many heritage buildings.
Christchurch red zone a rebuild zone
Work in post-disaster Christchurch has officially swung from recovery and demolition to rebuild, the Government said today.
Small business: Mark Dillon on earthquake lessons learnt
Our most immediate challenge was that the brewery which does our bottling, Harrington's Breweries in Ferrymead, lost power for two weeks due to the earthquake.
Aussie tourists switching off NZ - survey
New Zealand is losing its appeal to its most important source of overseas visitors - Australia, according to a survey.
The big building shake-up
The gigantic task of upgrading New Zealand's earthquake-prone building stock to a safe level has not yet sunk in, Housing and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says.
Small business: Robyn Galloway on temporary relocation after earthquake
Robyn Galloway, Managing Director of Innovative Travel in Christchurch and Board Member for the Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce on business survival and insurance after a disaster.
Five die in Solomon quake, tsunami
New Zealand has offered its support after a major earthquake and tsunami hit the Solomon Islands, leaving five people dead and dozens of homes damaged or destroyed.
Solomon Islands face quake aftermath
A major 8.0 magnitude earthquake has jolted the Solomon Islands, with small tsunami waves buffeting Pacific coasts, leaving at least five people dead and dozens of homes damaged or destroyed.