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When the Kekerengu Fault ruptured
Geologists are combing the ground in the wake of the 7.8M Kaikōura earthquake looking for clues, to understand what happened when 9 faults rupture at the same time. Audio, Gallery
When the Kekerengu Fault ruptured
Geologists are combing the ground in the wake of the 7.8M Kaikōura earthquake looking for clues, to understand what happened when 9 faults rupture at the same time.
AudioNine faults ruptured in Kaikōura quake
Scientists say they have evidence nine faults, not seven, ruptured - but the Hope Fault barely moved. Video, Audio
Barking at the supermoon
Claims that the proximity of the moon and homosexuality caused quakes surfaced in the media this week. Should the media have simply ignored them? Audio
Barking at the supermoon
Claims that the proximity of the moon and homosexuality caused quakes surfaced in the media this week. Should the media have simply ignored them?
AudioHydrothermal activity in Lake Rotorua
A survey of the lake floor found gas and hot water were being discharged.
Country's oldest science institute celebrates 150 years
There were no universities or bank notes in New Zealand 150 years ago, but there was a science organisation. Audio
Earthquake research - Dr Ian Hamling
New research shows some Cook Strait faults may be less stressed and may now be further away from rupturing. A team of scientists studied the 2013 Cook Strait and Lake Grassmere earthquakes. And found… Audio
Wellington's New Fault
NIWA scientists have discovered a new active fault in Wellington Harbour, capable of magnitude M6.3 to M7.1 earthquakes. Audio
Wellington's New Fault
NIWA scientists have discovered a new active fault in Wellington Harbour, capable of magnitude M6.3 to M7.1 earthquakes.
AudioWill there be another Tarawera?
Remnants of the Pink and White Terraces, thought destroyed forever, were recently rediscovered by scientists from GNS Science. Audio