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Scientists to begin mapping Pink and White Terraces
Scientists to begin mapping Pink and White Terraces
The next stage in the scientific quest to find out what happened to the famous Pink and White Terraces in Bay of Plenty is about to begin.
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Scientists look at how quake information explained
Scientists look at how quake information explained
Scientists, journalists and others are to meet on the anniverary of the 22 February earthquake to discuss how the science behind it was communicated. Audio
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Far North mayor off to Canada to promote mining
Far North mayor off to Canada to promote mining
Far North mayor Wayne Brown is going to Canada in March to promote Northland's mining potential.
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GNS says likelihood of another 6 quake lower
GNS says likelihood of another 6 quake lower
GNS Science says the probability of a magnitude 6 earthquake in Canterbury over the next year has dropped slightly, but tremors will continue in the region for decades to come.
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5.7 quake rattles parts of country
5.7 quake rattles parts of country
An earthquake measuring 5.7 has rattled many parts of New Zealand on Friday morning.
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Earthquake felt in south of South Island
Earthquake felt in south of South Island
An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 was felt in the south of the South Island on Wednesday.
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Quakes rattle parts of South Island
Quakes rattle parts of South Island
Moderate earthquakes, including one measuring 5.8, have rattled the lower South Island.
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Several strong earthquakes shake lower South Island
Audio 20 Jan 2012The strongest, a 5.8 magnitude quake, hit just before eight o'clock last night, southwest of Tuatapere, and the last one was felt at quarter to two this morning. GNS Science seismologist Lara Bland… Audio
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Quakes felt all over the country
Quakes felt all over the country
Earthquakes measuring magnitude 5.1 and 4.1 were recorded in East Coast and Taranaki on Friday afternoon - but unlike the continuing earthquakes in Canterbury the two in the North Island were deep…
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Aftershocks to continue for decades, says GNS
Aftershocks to continue for decades, says GNS
GNS scientists say Canterbury could get aftershocks for decades to come but the chance of another large shake are beginning to recede. They also dismissed the possibility of a big tsunami from a…
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Earthquake-resilient buldings the target of GNS research
Earthquake-resilient buldings the target of GNS research
Research institute GNS Science expects world-leading research it is carrying out in the lower North Island to lead to building techniques that will allow the construction of houses with maximum…
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Tremors from latest quake spate set to continue
Tremors from latest quake spate set to continue
GNS Science says aftershocks from a string of quakes in Christchurch on Monday will continue for weeks, maybe months - but they are getting further away from the city. Audio
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Another large quake hits Christchurch
Another large quake hits Christchurch
Christchurch has been rocked by another large earthquake, the biggest in magnitude since Monday morning's 5.5 shake. Audio
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Another aftershock hits Christchurch
Another aftershock hits Christchurch
The Christchurch region was rocked by another quake on Tuesday, this one with a magnitude of 4.1.
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Land assessment needed after quakes, says mayor
Land assessment needed after quakes, says mayor
Christchurch mayor Bob Parker says hard questions will have to be asked about areas of Christchurch hit again by earthquake damage. Audio
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GNS Science says more quakes likely in Christchurch
Audio 26 Dec 2011We're joined by the director of the GNS science Natural Hazards Research Platform, Dr Kelvin Berryman. Audio
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New sequence of aftershocks triggered
New sequence of aftershocks triggered
GNS Science says Christchurch can expect many more magnitude 5 aftershocks following the series of major earthquakes in the region on Friday. Audio
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Christchurch quakes rolling coverage (Part 1)
Audio 23 Dec 2011GNS Science says the quake measured 5.8 on the Richter scale and struck at 1.58pm. It was located 20 km north east of Lyttelton at a depth of 8 km. Nineteen people are reported injured and required… Audio
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Another substantial quake in Christchurch
Audio 23 Dec 2011GNS Science says the quake measured 5.8 on the Richter scale and struck at 1.58pm. It was located 20 km north east of Lyttelton at a depth of 8 km. Audio
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IAG begins seeking approval for AMI purchase
IAG begins seeking approval for AMI purchase
IAG has applied to the Commerce Commission for clearance to buy AMI Insurance for $380 million.
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Honey fraud
A recent US study showed that three-quarters of the honeys sampled had been ultra-filtered. Andrew Schneider of Food Safety News reports on what this means for consumers. So is honey being… Audio
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Science: Earth Sciences
Audio 8 Dec 2011Tonight, Motutapu Island geology and new knowledge about the history of Mt Ngauruhoe with geologist and paleontologist Dr Hamish Campbell from GNS Science. Audio
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5.7 quake gives centre of country the shakes
5.7 quake gives centre of country the shakes
A widely felt 5.7 earthquake in Cook Strait on Saturday night frightened thousands of residents throughout the top of the South Island and the lower North Island.
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Quake in Cook Strait shakes North and South Islands
Quake in Cook Strait shakes North and South Islands
A strong earthquake has struck in the Cook Strait and was widely felt at the top of the South Island and the bottom of the North Island on Saturday.
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Dinosaur Footprints in Northwest Nelson
Audio 30 Nov 2011For 70 million years, footprints left by dinosaurs have surived the elements in northwest Nelson. Now the scientist who made the discovery wants to make sure the footprints are preserved. We talk to… Audio
