Natural Disasters
Taiwan earthquake survivors 'just held on to each other'
Four people caught in the 7.4 magnitude quake recall the moment it struck and how they survived. Video
50 workers missing in Taiwan quake that killed 9, injured 900
Taiwan's biggest earthquake in at least 25 years killed nine people and injured more than 900, while 50 workers travelling in minibuses to a hotel in a national park are missing.
Powerful earthquake hits Taiwan
The search for people trapped in the rubble is continuing in Taiwan following Wednesday's 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
At least nine are confirmed dead and up to 800 injured as powerful aftershocks… Audio
Death toll rises in Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years
The quake, which hit duing rush hour in Taiwan, set off a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines that was later lifted. Video
Taiwan earthquake: Correspondent William Yang
Nights' Taiwan correspondent William Yang gives us the latest on the 7.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Taiwan earlier today. Audio
Kiwis caught in magnitude 7.7 Taiwan quake: 'Really, really terrifying'
Delphine Herbert - who was also in Christchurch for the 2011 disaster - was on her first full day in Taiwan when the quake hit. Audio
Hundreds of Marae face exposure to flooding and landslides
Hundreds of Marae around the country face potential exposure to floods, landslides and other natural hazards, but new research aims to bolster marae resilience in the face of climate change.
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Hawke's Bay mayors defend Cyclone Gabrielle response after critical report
They are defending the Civil Defence response to Cyclone Gabrielle but agree that emergency management systems need to be overhauled. Audio
Couple waits for categorisation of flood-damaged home, more than a year on
A West Auckland couple say they are sick of waiting to find out the fate of their flood-damaged home, as their neighbours get answers.
School shuts after two dozen classrooms fail to meet earthquake standards
Timetables at the South Island's biggest secondary school have been thrown into disarray.
In photos: Iceland volcano spews fountains of lava
A volcano in Iceland has erupted for the fourth time since December, the country's meteorological office says.
Christchurch Adventure Park sets reopening date
"We are very fortunate that we will be able to reopen with pretty much all attractions back on offer," the park manager said.
Whakaari White Island owners' lawyer seeks inquiry
The lawyer for the Whakaari White Island owners is calling for an independent public inquiry into the deadly eruption saying government agencies including WorkSafe should be held accountable.
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Tighter seismic risk standards bump up building costs
The higher national standard for seismic design is adding to construction and design costs.
'People probably feel pretty sick looking at it': Karekare a year on
"They're preparing themselves that this is going to be happening more frequently," firefighter Toby Hyman says. Audio
Delays frustrate storm-displaced homeowners desperate for financial help
Those who missed out on the government's accommodation support, but need it, are frustrated at delays to include them.
Quake prep: How would you get home if the 'big one' hit?
As many as 80,000 people in Wellington may need to walk home in a natural disaster, the Long Walk Home organiser says.
Wellington: Testing how far the walk home is if earthquake hits
If a big earthquake hits, do you have a plan for how you would get home? In Wellington, a big one could take out roads and public transport out of the city. This afternoon, hundreds of people are… Audio
GNS Science pushes for lower fine over Whakaari failings
WorkSafe has argued GNS Science should be fined between $150,000 and $250,000 for failing to communicate the risks of flying to the island.
Wellington's Reading Cinemas deal debate to go public
Council staff have recommended Thursday's meeting stays private, but Mayor Tory Whanau is keen for it to be public.