Geo Net
On alert – the National Geohazard Monitoring Centre
Go behind the scenes at the National Geohazard Monitoring Centre, where a team of analysts are on alert 24/7 for earthquakes, volcanic activity, tsunamis and landslides. What happens when a natural… Audio
Our Changing World – The National Geohazard Monitoring Centre
Earthquakes, volcanic activity, tsunamis and landslides – the shaky isles are prone to geohazards. Claire Concannon visits the National Geohazard Monitoring Centre, where a team of analysts are on… Audio
Earthquake early warning system - new research
A new system that could warn of an earthquake is being explored. Massey University scientists are testing low cost sensors, located in our homes to explore early warning solutions. Audio
What did New Zealanders Google this year?
New Zealanders Googled some fairly expected terms this year, but mass interest in others was mysterious.
When the Kekerengu Fault ruptured
Geologists are combing the ground in the wake of the 7.8M Kaikōura earthquake looking for clues, to understand what happened when 9 faults rupture at the same time. Audio, Gallery
Earthquake alert! How seismic sensing works
Since the big Kaikoura earthquake last week there have already been well over 5000 aftershocks, all logged and recorded by GeoNet, the earthquake and volcano monitoring system that sends alerts to… Audio, Gallery
Tsunami funding call an "unreasonable criticism" - Government
The Govt is told to take advice from scientists as Geonet makes another push for 24/7 monitoring. Audio
Brownlee told to stop vilifying scientists who speak out
The Association of Scientists's Nicola Gaston says public safety could be compromised if the Government continues attacking scientists. She says scientists should not be discouraged from speaking out.
…Geonet wants 24 hour monitoring so can give quicker tsunami war
The director of Geonet wants extra funding to staff its monitoring centre 24 hours a day, saying it cannot give tsunami warnings as quickly as it should under the current system. Audio
Geonet wants 24/7 staffing
The acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee admits there are lessons to be learnt about how the public was warned ahead of Monday's tsunami. The director of the Geonet monitoring service says it… Audio
When the ground starts shaking - GeoNet turns 15
There are about 57 earthquakes every day in New Zealand - and over 15 years GeoNet has recorded more than 314,000 of them. Audio
Seismologist runs through science of yesterday's quake
According to GeoNet here were two moderate aftershocks, measuring magnitude 3.6 and 3.9, and one strong aftershock measuring 4.2 at 6.30 following yesterday's quake. Audio
Lack of offshore sensor led to quake confusion
The tricky earthquake off Whakatane 24 hours ago that confused sensors, Geonet and much of the North Island has shown up a glaring hole in the country's earth-quake spotting abilities. Audio
Volcanic Hazard Alert System
After nearly 20 years of use the volcanic hazard alert system for New Zealand has been revised to make it simpler and more informative Audio