Earthquake
15 New Zealanders registered as being on Lombok
New Zealanders who have been caught up in the magnitude seven earthquake in Indonesia say the violent shaking has terrified a lot of people. Audio
'Pandemonium' as people try to flee Lombok, surrounding islands
British tourist Jake Clarkson describes the terror he and others felt when a magnitude 7 quake struck Lombok island, and tells Sharon Brettkelly he's one of hundreds trying to leave. Video, Audio
Tourists wait for hours to fly out of Lombok
Tourists are queuing for hours to leave Lombok's international airport. One of them, Dutch tourist Marc Ganuwalba, was injured during the earthquake as fellow diners fell on top of him as they fled a… Video, Audio
'Pretty violent shaking' in deadly Indonesia quake - Andrew Little
Justice Minister Andrew Little has been caught up in a major earthquake in Indonesia's popular tourist island of Lombok. The 7-magnitude earthquake struck around midnight (NZ time), triggering a brief… Audio
Andrew Little describes fatal Lombok earthquake
Another strong earthquake has struck Indonesia's popular tourist island of Lombok. Many buildings had been affected, debris is littering the streets and the power is out in many parts of the main city… Audio
Report forecasts future of weather-related insurance claims
New research by Motu Economic and Public Policy Research has examined the impact on EQC of weather related flood claims. Wild weather has seen Earthquake Commission pay out nearly 300 million dollars… Audio
Lombok earthquake 'horrific' - NZers in Indonesia
New Zealanders living in Lombok say the 6.4 magnitude earthquake which struck the Indonesian island on Sunday was an horrific experience. Sixteen people have been killed and more than 300 people were… Audio
Indonesia quake: Hikers trapped on mountain after landslides
Rescue teams are working to evacuate more than 100 people trapped after landslides cut off escape routes on an Indonesian tourist island.
Magnitude 4 quake felt in Christchurch
A magnitude 4 quake has caused some moderate shaking in Christchurch this evening.
North Island quake could trigger Ruapehu lahar
A very large earthquake in the central North Island could trigger a big lahar from Mt Ruapehu. In the recent past it's been eruptions that have led to lahars on the mountain. But scientists from… Audio
Mayor backs decision to keep quake-prone mall open
Lower Hutt's mayor is backing a decision to keep Queensgate Mall open, despite parts being declared an earthquake risk.
Understanding New Zealand's largest fault
New Zealand's first underwater observatories are recording the 'creaks and groans' of our largest fault to better understand slow-slip earthquakes. Audio
Understanding New Zealand's largest fault
New Zealand's first underwater observatories are recording the 'creaks and groans' of our largest fault to better understand slow-slip earthquakes.
AudioDateline Pacific morning edition for 8 May 2018
A peace agreement is negotiated between warring tribes in PNG's Hela; Leadership and cultural nous help human rights bodies thrive in the Pacific; And indigenous people urged to engage more with… Audio
Kaikōura rates could jump 17 percent
Kaikōura's rates could rise 17 percent over the next two years to help fund the earthquake recovery, the mayor says.
Violence hampers quake aid in PNG
An ongoing security crisis in Papua New Guinea's Hela province is preventing many earthquake-affected communties receiving relief. Audio
Auckland building owners opt for second opinions on quake ratings
More than 150 building owners have opted to shell out thousands of dollars in a bid to reconsider new earthquake ratings in Auckland.
Students with disabilities still unable to access Vic Uni library
Students with disabilities or mobility issues will have to wait more than a year for permanent lift services to resume at Victoria University's library.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 10 April 2018
Fiji braces for second cyclone in as many weeks; Four confirmed dead in Papua after 6.3 magnitude quake; Improved NZ pension portability a step closer; Tribute flow in for first native Hawaian US… Audio
Inquiry into EQC unnecessary, Simon Bridges says
National leader Simon Bridges says his government appropriately managed repairs and re-repairs on Christchurch quake-damaged homes, and an inquiry into EQC was unnecessary. Video, Audio
