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

The Mangatangi Fault, named after a nearby river of the same name, was discovered by geologists from the University of ...

A fault line running alongside the 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

WELLINGTON: New research has identified an active fault near New Zealand's largest city, suggesting earthquake risk for Auckland may be higher than previously understood. The Mangatangi Fault, running ...

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 ...