When and where the tsunami waves could hit

Kaikōura mayor returns home to natural disaster

Kaikōura's mayor had a sleepless night in Wellington after fires broke out across his district on Tuesday.

Health risk warnings as Ruapehu's multi-million dollar clean-up begins

Key state highways remain closed after the rain left roads damaged and small settlements cut off.

News in 90 Seconds October 6

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including hope the peace deal for Gaza will become reality, a league and sevens star is coming to the Warriors, and why your social feeds could soon be flooded with fakes.

Q+A: Chris Penk questioned on quake-prone building reforms, energy costs

The Construction Minister said he hadn't "seriously contemplated" recommending compensation for buildings remediated to standards that were now not required.