The 'Big One' earthquake is usually associated with California. But scientists have warned that it could strike in New ...

An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, prompting countries in the region to assess a tsunami threat. New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency ...

Hunua Ranges in South Auckland is now identified as active and has the potential to cause a major earthquake with serious consequences, University of Auckland researchers say. The Mangatangi Fault ...

WELLINGTON, May 27 (Xinhua) -- New research has identified an active fault near New Zealand's largest city, suggesting earthquake risk for Auckland may be higher than previously understood.

New Zealand's Natural Hazards Commission (NHC) has launched a new campaign via VML New Zealand encouraging Kiwis to "Quake ...

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 ...

An Auckland faultline has been reclassified as active, with researchers warning it has the potential to generate a large earthquake with serious consequences. The Mangatangi Fault, which runs ...

New Zealand is changing the way it assesses earthquake-prone buildings in an attempt to reduce costs and confusion for owners. The government is implementing clearer definitions to identify buildings ...