Philip Barnes
Philip Barnes: Breakthrough science in slow-slips
The uniquely shallow subduction zone along New Zealand's east coast has attracted about 80 scientists to take on what one says is the world's first targeted data collection for slow-slip events. Audio
Giant underwater landslide in the Kaikōura Canyon
The magnitude 7.8 Kaikōura earthquake triggered a massive underwater landslide that swept down the offshore canyon system and was still flowing more than 300 km away. 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
The risks from newly discovered Wellington quake fault
Scientists have discovered an active fault line in Wellington harbour capable of generating a magnitude 7 point 1 earthquake but don't yet know how far it runs through the city. Audio
New earthquake research show big West Coast fault lines are active
New research into ten big fault lines just off the West Coast of the South Island could cause earthquakes up to 7.8 magnitude as well as tsunamis that would reach land within minutes. Audio
Cook Strait Faults
NIWA's research Tangaroa was diverted to survey the earthquake area in Cook Strait Audio
Study discovers 200 new off shore faults
A study of New Zealand's marine fault lines has discovered 200 new faults on the ocean floor that could trigger earthquakes and tsunamis. Audio