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 ...

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 ...

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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Luxon: Earthquake-prone building changes save billions

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany Our Government recently announced important changes to the ...
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What's missing from new earthquake plans?

She said while the messaging in last Monday's announcement by Building Minister Chris Penk was more about saving money (an estimated $8.2 billion) than saving lives, the changes move New Zealand ...
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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 ...