Civil Defence advice: Stay in bed if you get woken by an earthquake, Napier residents told after 4.5 magnitude shake

A moderate earthquake woke thousands in Hawke’s Bay early on Monday. The 4.5 magnitude quake struck 5km south of Napier at ...
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Earthquakes today: Two moderate quakes strike Assam's Dhubri, New Zealand's North Island

Two earthquakes of moderate intensity struck in the early morning hours – one in Dhubri district in Assam and another in North Island of New Zealand. An earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale ...

Building law shake-up gives hope to Rotorua's historic Blue Baths

Proposed changes to New Zealand's earthquake-prone building system may trigger the possibility of reopening Rotorua's famous ...

Proposed new earthquake rules: Rotorua Mayor hopes Blue Baths can reopen

Proposed changes to earthquake strengthening laws could pave the way for reopening Rotorua’s heritag, Mayor Tania Tapsell ...

Earthquake building overhaul set to save billions

New Zealand's earthquake rating system is set for a major overhaul, with the government saying it will now focus on buildings that truly put lives at risk.

Flights canceled and a 'mega strike' disrupted as dangerous winds hit New Zealand

New Zealand is being battered by dangerous winds for the second time in a week, causing chaos across the country ...
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Safety Must Stay Front And Centre In Earthquake Law Changes

“These pathways have always existed, it’s now about ensuring that they are applied ... Over 3,700 rivers in New Zealand could be at risk of earthquake-related flooding if the fault lines beneath them ...