Tsunami
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.
AudioInvestigating 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
Whitebaiters warned to stay away from Canterbury river
Tsunami waves generated by an 8.3 magnitude quake in Chile yesterday have reached New Zealand overnight. Our reporter Conan Young is at the Waimakariri River in Canterbury. Audio
Tsunami waves generated by an 8.3 quake have reached NZ
Tsunami waves generated by an 8.3 magnitude quake in Chile yesterday have reached New Zealand overnight. Kate Malcolm is the co-owner of Dive! Tutukaka in Northland. Audio
Chatham islands hit by half a metre high Tsunami
Fishing vessels on the Chatham islands are heading out late this morning after the islands were hit by half a metre high Tsunami surges overnight. The Chatham Islands Mayor is Alfred Preece Audio
Warnings remain in place for East Coast of NZ
Warnings remain in place for coastal areas of New Zealand after yesterday's massive earthquake off the coast of Chile which sent tsunamis racing across the Pacific. Audio
Eight dead, one million evacuated after Chile quake
Chile has evacuated one million residents along its coastline, following a powerful earthquake which left eight dead and triggered tsunami waves of up to 4.5 metres. Audio
Spend more on tsunami warnings - report
New research into the country's tsunami risk says more investment in warning systems and evacuation plans is needed to save lives.
Tsunami escape routes in Samoa
Tsunami escape routes have popped up along the coast of Samoa following the devastating tsunami in 2009. Audio
Roger Revelle on mission to better understand earthquakes
An American research ship leaves Napier tomorrow on a mission to better understand the earthquake and tsunami risk from the undersea fault system off the coast of Gisborne. Audio
Megathrust Earthquakes Below Central New Zealand
For the first time, geologists find direct evidence for large subduction earthquakes underneath central New Zealand Audio
Megathrust Earthquakes Below Central New Zealand
For the first time, geologists find direct evidence for large subduction earthquakes underneath central New Zealand
AudioPeat, Pumice and Archaeological Mysteries
Peat uncovered during major roadworks on the Kapiti Coast is shedding light on early Maori occupation, while the discovery of pumice might be the sign of an old tsunami Audio
Peat, Pumice and Archaeological Mysteries
Peat uncovered during major roadworks on the Kapiti Coast is shedding light on early Maori occupation, while the discovery of pumice might be the sign of an old tsunami
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