Earthquake
What's missing from new quake plans?
One expert says the government's changes on earthquake-prone buildings are more about saving money than lives - but there's some sensible stuff in there.
Meet Vanuatu's market mamas
Fresh produce seller Leidab David said when the earthquake struck they were at the national market in town and they all ran.
Fijian man recalls harrowing experience during Myanmar's deadly earthquake
"I was thinking...what if this building collapsed? What if this ceiling falls on me?" Audio
Southeast Asia quake: More than 1600 dead as Myanmar junta accepts foreign rescuers
The 7.7 magnitude quake has crippled airports, bridges and highways amid a civil war that has wrecked the economy and displaced millions. Audio
More than 1000 dead in Myanmar quake, says ruling junta
Myanmar's junta has warned the death toll is likely to rise, after the powerful, shallow quake that shook the already war-torn country, and surrounding nations.
'Strong' 4.8 quake shakes South Island, Wellington
The 9km-deep tremor struck near the town of Seddon.
Hopes dwindling of finding anyone alive in collapsed Port Vila building
A Kiwi in Vanuatu says the mood has shifted around Port Vila's collapsed CBD building, with locals feeling it is unlikely they will find anyone else alive.
Early warning system the best way to prepare for unexpected earthquake
Experts tell RNZ how New Zealand can improve its resilience to earthquakes by looking at what Japan does to prepare.
