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Powerful undersea quake hits north of New Zealand, prompting possible tsunami threat

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful undersea earthquake has struck north of New Zealand, prompting tsunami warnings for several island nations. The U.S. Geological Agency says the magnitude 7.7 ...
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NZ Moves to Ease Earthquake Building Rules, Cutting Costs and Reviving Towns

Building a better future for New Zealand starts with putting the right settings in place for our cities and regions to thrive ...

Earthquake-Prone Buildings Bill Passes First Reading

“The Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill focuses the system only on buildings that pose the greatest risk to life in medium and high-risk seismic zones. This includes concrete ...
The Boston Globe

No damage reported after a 4.9 magnitude quake jolts New Zealand’s lower North Island

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 ...
Newsday

No damage reported after a 4.9 magnitude quake jolts New Zealand's lower North Island

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — 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 ...