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Volcanic eruption creates new island

A volcanic eruption in Tonga has created a new island – although scientists say it could soon disappear.

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Sales shoppers hit as New Zealand suffers aftershocks

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Quake cuts city services

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NZ city rocked by strong earthquake

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Quake aftershocks terror for city residents

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Quake rips new fault line across world

Buildings collapsed, two injured in New Zealand quake

Chimneys and walls crumbled to the ground, roads cracked in half and residents were knocked off their feet as a powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocked New Zealand’s South Island early today.

Sat, 04 Sep, 2010

New Zealand: Aftershocks rock quake-hit South Island

New Zealand’s South Island was under a state of emergency today and rocked by aftershocks after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake caused widespread damage.

Sat, 04 Sep, 2010

New Zealand struck by earthquake

A powerful earthquake has shaken much of New Zealand’s South Island, officials said.

Fri, 03 Sep, 2010

Earthquake shifts New Zealand closer to Australia

A MASSIVE 7.8-magnitude earthquake last week has moved the south of New Zealand closer to Australia, scientists said.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2009

Quake rocks New Zealand's north island

A moderate magnitude 5.8 earthquake has struck in New Zealand’s central North Island. There are no immediate reports of damage or injury.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2008

Magnitude 6.8 quake rattles New Zealand

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake off New Zealand’s east coast rocked much of mainland New Zealand today, emergency officials said.

Thu, 20 Dec, 2007