Wellington quakes 'just a coincidence'
Three earthquakes have struck Wellington this week - one measuring 4.7 - but a seismologist says they are not linked the Christchurch quakes.
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Christchurch earthquake: Map faults before rebuild: geologist
The earthquake and last week's deadly tremor were on faultlines that did not exist on GNS Science's database.
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Campbell's TV3 interview with 'Moon Man' a 'train wreck'
Giving "Moon Man" and self-proclaimed earthquake predictor Ken Ring airtime in the media has turned out to be a very bad idea last night, writes Peter Griffin.
Christchurch Earthquake: Core policies not safe from change
The Govt is not ruling out changes to Working for Families or student loans as it considers how to foot the bill for Christchurch's recovery.
Two minutes' silence for victims of the Christchurch earthquake
New Zealanders have paid tribute to the victims of the Christchurch earthquake with two minutes' silence marking the moment the disaster struck last week.
Time capsule unearthed in Christchurch quake
Last week's 6.3 magnitude earthquake unearthed a time capsule under the toppled statue of one of Canterbury's founding fathers, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said today.
Christchurch earthquake toll likely to be about 240 - police
The death toll from the Christchurch earthquake is likely to be about 240, police say.
Mayor: Two minutes' silence about 'standing together'
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says people should not head into the central city to observe the two minutes' silence in honour of the victims of last week's earthquake today. Civil Defence says 154 bodies have now been recovered.
Christchurch earthquake: Big aftershocks every month for a year
A year from now, Christchurch will still be rattled by a magnitude-four aftershock at least once a month, according to a scientist.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Eyes in the skies keeping track of events below
New Zealand could make much greater use of satellite images, says Southland group.
Christchurch earthquake: Deadly tremors rebounded on city
Rock near the quake's epicentre may have compounded the effect of the tremor by reflecting greater seismic activity towards Christchurch city.
How repetition helps a child's vocabulary
It may be boring for parents - but reading the same book over and over again to children is the best way to develop their vocabulary.
Calls for inquiry into failed experiments on animals
The Soil and Health Association is backing calls by the Green Party for a parliamentary inquiry into failed genetic experiments on animals.
Anthony Doesburg: Broking a marriage of business and academia
Events aim to encourage university researchers and companies to start talking to each other.
Anna Sandiford: Credibility key for expert witnesses
Accreditation of individual expert witnesses in the courtroom would be a move in the right direction, says Dr Anna Sandiford.
Future generations may be lost in space
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