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‘So scary’: Indonesian earthquake hits Darwin
Darwin locals have said one of the strongest earthquakes in decades has hit the city.
Strong 7.2 quake hits Vanuatu, triggering temporary tsunami warning
No immediate reports of damage following 7 magnitude earthquake.
50-year gap: The science of 5.1 earthquake that shook Auckland, Waikato, BOP
Seismologist Dr Jen Andrews points out the rarity of the quake on the Kerepehi Fault.
Watch: 5.1 earthquake near Te Aroha rocks North Island
CCTV footage shows the moment a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Waikato just after 5.30 am. Video / Supplied
'Good jolt' as moderate 3.9 aftershock rocks Waikato, Bay of Plenty
A moderate shallow tremor rocked the region just after 11am.
Auckland’s historic Wintergarden gets new lease of life with $7.5m makeover
Seismic strengthening will also make the popular attraction safer for visitors.
Did you feel it? Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Bay of Plenty
The quake hit shortly before 7am.
Behind the screens: Inside the grand reopening of Lower Hutt’s quake-damaged cinema complex
The cinema complex is slated to open tomorrow.
'Nice little wobble': Magnitude 5.4 quake near Tokoroa rattles North Island
The quake hit at 6.07pm, 20km southeast of Tokoroa, and was felt as far as Christchurch.
Aftershocks continue as Taupō braces for another quake
The area is still being rattled after yesterday’s magnitude 5.6 earthquake.
Quake tsunami destroys boats on Lake Taupō: 150 aftershocks rock North Island after 5.6 tremor
The quake and scores of aftershocks made for a sleepless night and left a trail of damage.
5.6 magnitude quake in central North Island - dozens of aftershocks since
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the central North Island overnight.
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Wellington council spending millions on half-empty office space
A review of council working arrangements is underway, given occupancy is just 50 per cent.
NZ’s silent quakes: Scientists capture mysterious ‘slow-slip’ event
Scientists observe 'silent' quake powerful enough to raise part of Hawke's Bay's seafloor.
Indonesia quake death toll rises to 268; 151 missing
Race against time to rescue people still trapped in collapsed buildings.
7.0 earthquake near Solomon Islands
There were no immediate reports of widespread damage or injuries.
Why AWS is spending $7.5b on NZ data centres
Increased demand for cloud computing has prompted AWS to make a big investment.
Indonesia earthquake kills at least 162, mostly children
Strong 5.6 shake kills dozens, including many children, in West Java.
Infrastructure: Breaking down barriers to sustainable success
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Matthew Birchall: We can’t be naive about the risks to infrastructure
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Earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Java island, killing at least 46
The magnitude 5.6 quake was centred in the Cianjur region at a depth of 10 kilometres.
Kaikōura fights for new post-quake identity
The town was rocked by the 2016 quakes, but two projects aim to start a new chapter.
Scientists recording 20 quakes each week at unsettled Taupō
Activity at NZ's best-known supervolcano hasn't quietened enough to lower its alert level.
Powerful 7.9 magnitude quake in Tonga
The quake - initially reported to be 7.3 - struck Tonga just before midnight local time.
Back with IMAX: Quake-damaged Queensgate Cinema to reopen six years after demolition
The complex is expected to reopen in December.
5.7 magnitude earthquake rattles central New Zealand
More than 13,000 people reported feeling the early morning shaking.
What we're learning about NZ's biggest quake-maker
Scientists investigating subduction zone's quake-making potential from multiple angles.
Fears increased seismic risk won't end well for building owners
New hazard model could result in buildings getting lower ratings in future assessments.
Opinion: End of era for Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel
OPINION: Thirty-two years of service in central and local government comes to an end.
Shaky Isles: The NZ areas where earthquake ground-shaking has increased
Scientists have just revised NZ's ground-shaking risk, with hazard doubling in some areas.
After 700 quakes, what happens next at restless Taupō supervolcano?
It's possible unrest at Taupō supervolcano could rumble on through summer, scientists say.
Hundreds report feeling 4.7 magnitude quake northeast of Greymouth
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake has hit the West Coast region overnight.