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 ...

Earthquakes Can Shift Rivers And Break Flood Defences – But New Research Can Help Communities Prepare

McEwan’s research shows that earthquakes can cause rivers to shift, flood, or get blocked entirely - sometimes creating ...

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 ...

Stiffer buildings could save billions in earthquake damage, researchers say

Canterbury University has done a large scale test on the sort of steel frame and concrete multistories common in New Zealand.
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No damage reported after a 4.9 magnitude quake jolts New Zealand’s lower North Island

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck New Zealand ‘s lower North Island Wednesday, with a jolt rated as moderate by the country’s geological sciences agency. The quake was ...

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.

Earthquake-Prone Building System Changes Positive Step

Engineering New Zealand welcomes the Government’s announcement on changes to the earthquake-prone building system as a positive step to providing certainty to the sector and addressing our highest ...