Fire crews are responding to a large vegetation fire in the Port Hills near Christchurch. Fire and Emergency New Zealand […]
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Covid-19 cases in Christchurch – Expert Reaction
Two new community cases have been detected in Christchurch last night. The two unvaccinated people are from the same household, […]
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Canterbury earthquakes and mental health – Expert Reaction
The Canterbury earthquakes had widespread adverse effects on mental health, according to a new review. University of Otago researchers reviewed […]
Continue readingHighly flammable vegetation helps fuel Port Hills fire – Expert Reaction
Firefighters have been battling fires on Christchurch’s Port Hills since Monday evening. Hundreds of hectares of scrub and vegetation have […]
Continue readingEarthquake effect on tourism – Expert Q&A
Over the coming days and weeks the full impact of Monday morning’s Kaikoura earthquake will become apparent. We asked an […]
Continue readingMagnitude 7.5 earthquake – Expert Reaction
Seismologists are racing to find out more about the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck the South Island shortly after midnight […]
Continue readingGeoNet changed NZ earthquake science dramatically – Helen Anderson
Cantabrians have former seismologist Dr Helen Anderson’s vote for the world’s best citizen seismologists, she writes in Fairfax’s science page, […]
Continue readingItaly quake: comparisons and contrasts with Christchurch – Expert reaction
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck the central Italian town of Amatrice, badly damaging the town and trapping people under […]
Continue readingChristchurch Valentine’s Day quake – In the News
A magnitude 5.7 quake struck Christchurch just after 1pm yesterday. Strong shaking was reported and a cliff near Sumner partially […]
Continue readingAsbestos not a major health risk for NZ homeowners
Asbestos exposure during the post-earthquake Canterbury rebuild is unlikely to cause significant health problems for house occupants, according to a […]
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