Earthquakes
Stories hidden in rocks
In this wrap of the Geoscience Society of New Zealand's annual conference, we explore what rocks tell us about our changing world.
Video, AudioCanterbury's potential for long-term economic recovery?
Professor Ilan Noy is the inaugural Chair in the Economics of Disasters at Victoria University. He's been examining the long-term financial effects of the Canterbury quakes, and how New Zealand can be… Audio
Earthquake shakes central North Island
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake centred near Taihape has rattled parts of the North Island.
Cluster of quakes felt in Central North Island
A swarm of at least 10 earthquakes of around magnitude 3 has been felt in the Turangi area in the Central North Island early this morning. John Ristau is the duty seismologist at GNS Science. Audio
Swarm of minor quakes hit North Island
At least 10 small earthquakes have shaken the Turangi area in the central North Island.
Taliban encourages Afghan quake relief
The Taliban is encouraging aid groups to help victims of the massive earthquake in northern Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Where is Wellington at with its earthquake preparednes?
A jolt in the capital last night has us wondering what progress has been made on Wellington's earthquake preparedness. The CEO of Wellington Electicity Greg Skelton tells us how the lifeline utilities… Audio
Strong quake judders Gisborne
A strong earthquake has been felt around the Gisborne region this morning.
Pongoroa a seismically active region.
People in the Tararua district are being warned to expect more aftershocks following last night's 5.8 magnitude quake. Audio
Magnitude 6 quake off Chile coast
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has struck in the Pacific off the coast of central Chile on Monday, the US Geological Survey says.
Lucy Jones - 'The Earthquake Lady'
Dr Lucy Jones is among the world's most influential seismologists and, as a native of California, she also has the practical experience of living on shaky ground. Audio
NZer in Chile describes the quake experience
Rob Woodward is a New Zealander who moved to Santiago almost 18 years ago. Audio
Fifth anniversary of Canterbury earthquake
The seven point one magnitude earthquake that rocked Canterbury five years ago today was for many a milder taste of the havoc to come, but for some communities it has left scars that still cause pain… Audio
Dawn ceremony marks five years since first Canterbury quake
Hundreds of Cantabrians have gathered on the beach at New Brighton in Christchurch this morning to mark five years since the seven point one earthquake of September 2010. Audio
Fixing earthquake prone buildings to cost one billion dollars
A new government move to fast track work on earthquake prone buildings will cost about a billion dollars, the Building and Housing Minister, Nick Smith revealed on Morning Report this morning. Audio
Building owner says strengthening changes make no difference
The Wellington mayor Celia Wade-Brown says the city is "well ahead of the game" in terms of assessing and strengthening its earthquake-prone buildings. Audio
Christchurch mayor says life has completely changed
The Christchurch mayor says life has completely changed for so many Cantabrians in five short years. Audio
South Island could be in line for a much larger quake
Researchers have found that more of the South Island could be in line for a much larger quake than anyone thought. Audio
Building Better Flexi Bridges
Low-damage precast concrete bridges featuring flexible steel tendons and energy dissipators that act as fuses are being tested at Canterbury University Audio
Building Better Flexi Bridges
Low-damage precast concrete bridges featuring flexible steel tendons and energy dissipators that act as fuses are being tested at Canterbury University
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