Students set to ShakeOut as nationwide earthquake drill launched

Civil Defence Minister Minister Peeni Henare officially launched New Zealand ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hÄ«koi, at Te Papa’s new earthquake house today.

Bay of Plenty reiterates need for residents' tsunami preparation

Emergency Management Bay of Plenty wants to remind residents visiting or residing in coastal areas of the warning signs for a potential tsunami.

If you experience any one of the following triggers:

FEEL a long or strong earthquake,

HEAR a loud roar coming from the ocean,

Senior Tate Modern curator to speak in Wellington

Massey University’s Whiti o Rehua School of Art, in partnership with Te Papa Tongarewa and the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, is delighted to announce the 2019 Peter Turner Memorial Lecture.

New research takes the pulse of the Hikurangi subduction zone

A new study has given scientists a better understanding of the way plate tectonic stresses build up and are dissipated on the Hikurangi subduction zone, east of the North Island.

Compelling Hikurangi Response Plan video highlights need for Kiwis to prepare

New Zealand sits on a subduction zone just like Japan, and people should be prepared for the next large earthquake and tsunami.

Compelling Hikurangi Response Plan video released

Compelling Hikurangi Response Plan video released, highlights need for Kiwis to prepare New Zealand sits on a subduction zone just like Japan, and people should be prepared for the next large earthquake and tsunami.

Compelling Hikurangi Response Plan video released, Kiwis need to prepare

New Zealand sits on a subduction zone just like Japan, and people should be prepared for the next large earthquake and tsunami.

What would you do if you knew an earthquake was coming?

New Zealanders are being asked to take part in a survey on what they would do if they had prior warning that a strong earthquake was approaching and what type of early warning system best suit their community.

Canterbury researcher’s liquefaction work wins top US award

A University of Canterbury engineer’s work on liquefaction-induced land damage following the Canterbury earthquakes has been awarded a prestigious international engineering award.

Women lead University of Canterbury into the future

The University of Canterbury is understood to be the first and only New Zealand university to be led by two women.