Award winning 'sensei' connects Japanese students globally

Japanese language students at the University of Canterbury (UC) chat to students in Thailand, Korea and Japan in online forums and mentor younger Japanese language students as part of ground-breaking initiatives that develop better proficiency and create enduring communities of learners.

University of Auckland seeks new tech innovation opportunities in Japan

New Zealand entrepreneurs and researchers are set to benefit from a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Auckland UniServices, the commercialisation company of the University of Auckland, and The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan, to develop ne

New Zealanders keen for earthquake early warning system - EQC

New Zealanders have welcomed the idea of an early warning system for earthquakes so they can be mentally prepared, as well as drop, cover and hold in the moments before major shaking occurs.

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.