Tsunami
Christchurch activate emergency operations centre
Christchurch has activated their emergency operations center. Audio
National Controller of Civil Defence
First waves have hit. More are expected that may also be bigger. Stay away from coastal areas and beaches until further notice. Audio
Wellington Airport update
Wellington Airport has tweeted that it is open for morning flights. Audio
Te Awanga residents head to evacuation centre
RNZ Hawkes Bay reporter Peter Fowler says if you're in Te Awanga get out of there and get to higher ground. Audio
Two types of tsunami threats
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) has issued a tsunami warning (marine and land threat) from East Cape to Southland, including Wellington (which also includes the Cook… Audio
Tsumani Warning Official NZ update
Update to official New Zealand tsunami warning. Audio
Today's quake East Cape's most dramatic in years
Today's earthquake was the most dramatic the East Cape has seen in recent years, but large quakes in the area are nothing new.
East Cape residents assess damage amid aftershocks
Cracks in houses and fallen chimneys are among the damage being reported by East Cape residents as they cope with continuing aftershocks. Video
More aftershocks to come after East Cape quake
The large 7.1-magnitude earthquake which struck off the East Cape this morning has already been followed by a 6.2 aftershock and there will be more, GNS warns.
Civil Defence bunkers down for national tsunami drill
How would a major national disaster be handled? RNZ joined the National Crisis Management Centre for today's drill. 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
Investigating slow slip earthquakes with HOBITTS
Laura Wallace a research scientist at The University of Texas and project leader of a pioneering undersea quake project in Hawkes Bay, known as HOBITTS (The Hikurangi Ocean Bottom Investigation of… Audio, Gallery
Nelson prepares for future tsunami threats
Evacuation maps have been prepared for the Tasman region in case a tsunami occurs.
Weathering Catastrophe: Simon Winchester, Pala Molisa & Koroi Hawkins on Natural Disasters in the Pacific
Simon Winchester on stage with RNZ International journalist Koroi Hawkins and academic Pala Molisa discuss the environmental, legal, political and practical issues related to how we in Aotearoa… Audio
'Ghost quakes' rattle alert system
A tricky earthquake off Whakatane that confused seismic sensors has shown up a glaring hole in the country's quake-spotting abilities.
Marlborough residents warned of tsunami risks
A major tsunami in the Marlborough Sounds would be catastrophic and residents need to be more aware of the risks, the Marlborough District Council says.
Coromandel could be hit by huge tsunami - scientist
A scientist's simulation of a tsunami hitting the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula suggests the waves could be higher than 10 metres.
Tsunami alert for Gisborne
Tsunami waves generated by an 8.3 magnitude quake in Chile yesterday have reached New Zealand overnight. Radio New Zealand's Gisborne correspondent is Murray Robertson. Audio