'Really concerned' for small-town Southland
Walking down Otautau's main street, Lindsay Gutsell is really concerned for small towns in Southland.
Faafoi apologises over poor housing
A social worker says the family’s living conditions over winter could be potentially lethal.
Heavy bells make Carillon high earthquake risk
The National War Memorial in Wellington has been rated at just 15 per cent of the earthquake code.
Advocate turns to community for help
A woman helping other sex abuse survivors has held raffles to raise cash to do the work and she wants that to change.
Paroled Taranaki man keeps gang ties
Held in high regard in jail, it is hoped a patched gang member will keep up his positive behaviour on the outside.
Quake warning system for NZ
A new warning system would alert people before a quake hits, but do Kiwis want it?
Centre to keep Kiwis safe
A national monitoring centre to keep tabs on earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and landslides has been launched.
Masonry prosecution in capital
Building owner prosecuted for failing to strengthen building facade on busy Wellington corner.
7.3 earthquake actually two shakes
The East Cape quake was two events, close together and a few seconds apart.
Navy heads to Raoul Island to check tsunami warning systems
Raoul Island, in the Kermadecs, was rocked by three large earthquakes last week, but it's not thought to have suffered significant damage.
The day the tsunamis hit
It was Graeme and Pauline Summerby's dog, Monty, that felt it first. They, along with tens of thousands of others, were rattled from their sleep at 2.30am in what would be the first scare of many during the day.
Watch: 13 hours of seismic activity in 13 seconds
Niwa has animated Friday morning's seismic activity.
Tsunami warning sparked by third earthquake cancelled
Residents evacuated in Northland, Bay of Plenty and Great Barrier Island can return home but people around the country advised to take extra care around the coast.
Tsunami-triggering earthquakes could cause aftershocks for weeks
An earthquake which shook Kiwis awake is unrelated to later quakes in the Kermadecs, but both could cause aftershocks in the near future.
Wellington on tsunami watch, disruption for ferries after earthquakes
Capital is on tsunami watch and ferries have been delayed after three large earthquakes struck off the coast of New Zealand on Friday morning.
Tsunami threat not over after first waves pass - experts
Experts warning areas on high alert not to relax yet, with later waves often bigger than the first.
Dogs warned owners of early-morning 7.1 earthquake on East Coast
As their owners slept soundly in homes up and down the East Coast, it was their dogs – of all breeds and ages – that raised the alarm.
Kermadec Islands uninhabited when earthquakes hit
Covid-19 restrictions mean Government station on the islands is unstaffed and the area free of visitors.
Researchers investigate links between Waikato faults
A University of Waikato geoscience group is investigating if a recently discovered fault line near Morrinsville could have impacts on Hamilton City.
Christchurch was not always given the support needed to rebuild and cope
OPINION: If government can learn anything from these events, it’s that a strong recovery requires public trust – you must take the people with you.
Young Cantabrians have 'emotional' earthquake stories told in new book
The unheard stories of children who grew up through the Canterbury earthquakes have inspired a new novel for young adults.
Wānaka tsunami warning follows new evidence of active fault line
Scientists warn that tsunamis caused by earthquakes can occur around inland alpine lakes as well as coastal areas.
5.7 magnitude quake near Snares Islands
People throughout Southland felt an earthquake at 5.07pm Tuesday.
Collapse: One building, 115 deaths
Most of the people who died in the Christchurch earthquake were in one place - a building that should not have existed.
Cantabrians still have 'a long road ahead' a decade after Christchurch earthquake
Five-month-old Baxtor was one of the youngest victims of the 2011 quake. His siblings have commemorated all those who lost their lives.
Christchurch rivers awash with flowers as city turns out to remember
Christchurch residents gathered at key spots along the city's rivers to remember the lives and homes lost 10 years ago.
Christchurch rebuild: PM offers her view on renewed calls for Southern Response inquiry
Jacinda Ardern said the role of Government was bringing resolutions for those “caught up in long and protracted issues through the courts”.
Why hundreds of heritage buildings were demolished in Christchurch post-quake
Heritage advocates claim many buildings were hastily bowled after the deadly February 2011 quake, while city leaders say safety was their priority.
Covid-19: Ministry of Health update expected at 1pm
Boil water notice extended in Carterton
Pukekohe homicide: Man dies from critical injuries
Memorial service to mark second anniversary of Christchurch mosque attacks
South Island's first French-English school gets seal of approval by French ambassador
One dead after Athenree Gorge crash in Bay of Plenty
Person found seriously injured after 'firearms incident'
Funding science: our insurance policy for navigating the 21st century
Mystery artist behind March 15 tribute painting revealed
Newly discovered wētā species named after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
Programme helps ex-offenders get a drivers licence: 'I never thought I would have that'
Otago lead water levels: Ministry not recommending surveillance blood testing