Campaigning is underway following Rishi Sunak's decision to call a snap general election – and Nigel Farage's decision not to stand as a UK party candidate...
Tens of thousands of people could die, and hundreds of thousands could be displaced, if the Hikurangi subduction zone causes a massive earthquake. File image. Image:...
Perceived report map of an earthquake near Waverley. Photo: GeoNet A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck an area 70 kilometers southwest of Waverley on the North Island....
Residents of the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, evacuated their buildings after the earthquake. File image. Photo: AFP/Adek Berry Two powerful earthquakes have rocked parts of Asia, with...
Photo: 123RF Some Wellington residents are calling for changes to earthquake strengthening rules for buildings. Current rules, established in 2017, require buildings to be repaired ahead...
Minister of Building and Construction Chris Pink. Picture: RNZ/Samuel Rylston The government is giving owners of earthquake-prone buildings more time to complete strengthening works and submit...
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