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Wellington was the most prepared.
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Hunga has quietened after its monster blast, but activity's increased at nearby volcanoes.
5.7 magnitude earthquake rattles central New Zealand
More than 13,000 people reported feeling the early morning shaking.
Fears increased seismic risk won't end well for building owners
New hazard model could result in buildings getting lower ratings in future assessments.
'Deeply anguished': 10 mountaineers killed in Himalayan avalanche
The trainee mountaineers were swept away on a peak in the Gangotri range.
After 700 quakes, what happens next at restless Taupō supervolcano?
It's possible unrest at Taupō supervolcano could rumble on through summer, scientists say.
Hurricane Ian leaves dozens dead as focus goes on rescue and recovery
Powerful storm terrorised millions, caused 30 deaths in Florida, Cuba and North Carolina.
Hundreds report feeling 4.7 magnitude quake northeast of Greymouth
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake has hit the West Coast region overnight.
Huge Tongan volcano reveals special atmospheric wave
The atmospheric wave, theorised but never proven, has eluded detection for 85 years.
Family makes last-minute dash to see dying Nan, gets stuck in dangerous slip
The Taranaki whanau say they are lucky to be alive.
NZ's quiet supervolcano explained: What's going on beneath Taupō?
For the first time, GeoNet has raised the volcanic alert level at Taupō. Should we worry?
Subduction zone secrets: Is this how NZ forecasts 'megaquakes'?
Scientists may have new way to forecast mega-quakes in big-risk Hikurangi Subduction Zone.
At least three dead after magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea
The extent of damage remains unclear.
Major fires wreak havoc in California, force residents to flee
Fires burn out of control across the US state.
China earthquake deaths rise to 74 as anger over strict lockdown grows
At least 26 people are still missing.
'I was really scared': At least seven dead after powerful quake in China
The 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck a mountainous area in Sichuan province.
'Climate catastrophe': Pakistan flooding deaths pass 1000
'We are at the moment at the ground zero of the front line of extreme weather events.'
China heatwave: 'Most extreme heat event in world history'
China is experiencing a heatwave causing potential chaos and food shortages.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 August, 2022
Big clean-up lies ahead in storm aftermath, Capital prepares for another protest and hopes a wage change will help get more overseas staff into New Zealand in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Flooding on State Highway 10 north of Kāeo
Flooding on State Highway 10 north of Kāeo. Video / Supplied
Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 August, 2022
Labour MP Gaurav Sharma remains under threat of expulsion, 'atmospheric river' hits South and Scott Morrison's 'bizarre' ministerial self-appointments in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Fog blankets Auckland while winter blast brings big chill
Fog continues to blanket Auckland while heavy snow warnings have been put in place across the South Island as a cold blast sweeps up Aotearoa. Video / George Heard / NZ Herald
Focus Morning Bulletin: 4 August, 2022
The big question around our plan to tackle climate change, friendly fire at parliament and brazen building site thieves risking lives in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'I thought the ground would open up': Strong quake shakes Philippines
The 7-magnitude quake prompted many in the capital to run outdoors.
Wild weather: Flood fears prompt evacuations in Dunedin
An evacuation centre has opened at Dunedin North Intermediate School.
Tsunami database shows monster waves and settlements lost to sea
An entire Māori pā was washed out to sea in one of New Zealand's worst tsunami.
Mary-Jane Daly: Shaking off EQC's troubles
OPINION: Departing chair says Earthquake Commission has gained stability and resilience.
New round-the-clock emergency monitoring centre opens
Emergency Management Minister says a new centre will make a big difference.
Will scientists be able to pick NZ's future eruptions?
The Whakaari tragedy showed eruptions can happen any time. Can NZ better forecast them?
Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors dig by hand, death toll could rise
Afghanistan's deadliest quake in two decades killed 1,000 – and the toll could still rise.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 June, 2022
Thousands killed in Afghanistan earthquake, the worst time for first-home buyers in 65 years and aged care health and safety at risk with understaffing in the latest New Zealand Herald Headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: NZ hit with a week of wild weather
Wild weather has battered most of the country this week from rain, wind to even snow, but as NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll explains it might not be a sign of what’s to come. Video / George Heard / Supplied
Fright night: Loud emergency test alert blares across phones
An emergency alert has been sent out in the annual test run.