Government quake‑prone buildings rules overhaul could save Tauranga owners $39m

The Government’s planned shake-up of the earthquake-prone building system could cut six Tauranga buildings from the register, ...

New earthquake building rules pose big challenge for Dunedin, developer says

The cost of developing stone heritage buildings in Dunedin's CBD will become "prohibitively expensive" due to the ...

7.8 earthquake hits near Russia, no tsunami threat to New Zealand

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed there was no tsunami threat to New Zealand. The US Geological ...
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Earthquakes today: Two moderate quakes strike Assam's Dhubri, New Zealand's North Island

Two earthquakes of moderate intensity struck in the early morning hours – one in Dhubri district in Assam and another in North Island of New Zealand. An earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale ...

Wellington property mogul confirms earthquake-prone building changes won't stop large-scale projects

A property mogul developing some of Wellington’s most infamous quake-prone sites has voiced support for recent Government changes, but says these won't slo ...
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No damage reported after a 4.9 magnitude quake jolts New Zealand’s lower North Island

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck New Zealand ‘s lower North Island Wednesday, with a jolt rated as moderate by the country’s geological sciences agency. The quake was ...