New Zealand Earthquakes Newswire

Fire And Emergency New Zealand Specialist Teams In Nelson To Support Community

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has deployed an eight-person specialist water rescue team from Christchurch to Nelson in advance of more heavy rain warnings. Director Service Delivery Operations Brendan Nally says the team got into place early as Nelson has …

Rialto Distribution Sets U.S. Theatrical Release For ‘Tinā’ By Samoan-New Zealand Filmmaker Miki Magasiva

Rialto Distribution has acquired worldwide rights to Tinā and is planning a nationwide U.S. theatrical release on August 29 for Labor Day weekend. The film, written and directed by Samoan-New Zealand filmmaker Miki Magasiva, premiered at the 2024 Hawaii …

Marcia Heller: How Earthquakes Shake Up a City’s Iconic Design

This year’s 100th anniversary of the Santa Barbara earthquake has brought to my mind the two devastating quakes that struck Christchurch, New Zealand, one in 2010, the other in 2011. For more than a decade, my husband, Phil, and I have been spending two to …

Strong Offshore Earthquake Rattles New Zealand

(MENAFN) A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off the southern coast of New Zealand on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic event occurred at 12:53 GMT and was centered approximately 208 …

Must-See Tourist Attractions in New Zealand

Written by Lana Law and Michael Law Updated Jul 7, 2025 New Zealand is easily one of the most beautiful countries in the world. From the snow-capped peaks and coastal glaciers to the rain forests, fjords, beaches, and farmland, this country appeals to a …

Melting glaciers awaken hundreds of dormant volcanoes, threatening global chaos

The Earth is stirring in ways unseen for millennia. Beneath the thinning ice sheets of Antarctica, the jagged peaks of the Cascades, and the remote expanses of Siberia, hundreds of dormant volcanoes are beginning to rouse from their slumber — and …

A 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake struck New Zealand

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 208 kilometers (128 miles) from Riverton, New Zealand. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the epicenter was located at 47.22 degrees south latitude and 165.60 degrees east longitude at a depth of ten …

Strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes near Riverton, New Zealand

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Riverton, New Zealand, on Monday. No immediate damage or casualties have been reported.  A powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck 208 km west-southwest of Riverton, New Zealand, on …

6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off New Zealand

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Monday hit 208 kilometers (nearly 129 miles) off Riverton, New Zealand, at 1253GMT, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, APA reports. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially found to be at 47.22 …

6.3-magnitude quake hits 208 km WSW of Riverton in New Zealand -- USGS

HONG KONG, July 7 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 jolted 208 km WSW of Riverton, New Zealand, at 12:53:41 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 47.22 …

Very strong mag. 6.1 earthquake - 236 km southwest of Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand, on Monday, Jul 7, 2025, at ...

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes lower South Island

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Massive earthquake strikes near coastal ‘Brit retirement hotspot’ with thousands at risk

A massive earthquake took place off the western coast of South Island, New Zealand, earlier today. Preliminary reports of the tremors gave a magnitude of 6.1, with the earthquake’s depth measured at 35km, according to Earthquake alerts. However, Australia’ …

6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Reported

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake was reported in New Zealand on Monday (July 7), according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered in Riverton at a depth of 22 kilometers (about 14 miles). The USGS said it received 16 reports of …

An unseemly hatred for one building

Comment: Heritage buildings can be controversial. The targeting of New Zealand’s heritage-listed Gordon Wilson Flats with special government legislation clearly demonstrates this. In what must be a first for New Zealand, the Government will pass this Act …

Tourist Attractions in Rotorua

Written by Jess Lee Updated Jul 10, 2025 Lively Rotorua is the epicenter for viewing New Zealand's volcanic landscapes of seething, steaming geysers and mud pools. The low-slung town is full of geothermal activity (you'll notice the smell as soon …

General Debate 09 July 2025

In a stunning example of politicians saying what they know people want to hear while actively doing the exact opposite. We have Phil Mauger CHCH mayor. July 8 He now publicly supports capped rates. Willis says “We want councils focusing on the things …

Climate change will continue to bring 'substantial financial costs'

Larger and more frequent costs for the country. Financial strain after major events. People having declining insurance, insurance withdrawal and unaffordable insurance cover. Those are just some of the things New Zealand could face if it doesn’t make …

Tinsley: Guadalupe flood — when disaster strikes

There are no words to express our grief over the loss of life in the Guadalupe River disaster in Texas. More than 100 people including at least 27 girls and counselors at Camp Mystic lost their lives in the flashflood. Many have commented on the faith and …

Data Foundation Announces Key Senior Fellow Appointments to Climate Data Collaborative

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Foundation today announced the appointment of three distinguished experts as Senior Fellows contributing to its Climate Data Collaborative (CDC), significantly …

Climavision Selected by IRCAI and AWS for 2025 Compute for Climate Fellowship

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Climavision, the weather technology company combining proprietary radar networks with advanced numerical weather prediction (NWP) and AI forecasting, today announced it has been …

Jase Medical Launches Jase Pantry: 30-Day Emergency Food Supply Packed with High Calories and Protein

Jase Pantry reflects the company’s expanded mission: to help people prepare for the unexpected by securing all 3 survival essentials—food, water, and medicine SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jase Medical, …

Four Decades After Live Aid, Ethiopia’s Hunger Crisis Returns

“On the Frontlines of Hunger” reveals Tigray’s battle against hunger and global silence. BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forty years after the world united through the historic Live Aid concerts to raise funds for …

When Flood Zones Become Uninsurable: Next Steps for Louisiana Property Owners

HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As flood risk increases across coastal and inland Louisiana, insurance carriers are reevaluating their exposure in high-risk zones. The result is a growing number of areas labeled as …

Merit Coffee Donating 100% of Drink Proceeds to Kerr County Flood Relief This Weekend

On July 12th, Merit Coffee will donate 100% of proceeds from all hot and iced coffee drink sales across its 13 Texas cafés to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the …

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Belknap County, New Hampshire

Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Belknap County, New Hampshire. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for New Mexico

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, flooding and landslides beginning on June 23, 2025, and …

FEMA Offers Equal Access to Assistance for all Tennessee Disaster Survivors

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for Tennesseans who were affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Anyone with an accessibility need who is applying for FEMA assistance should …

Partners advance forest health on fire-impacted landscape, protecting communities and State Water Project headwaters

New FRB accelerates forest restoration on Plumas National Forest, protecting the Upper Feather River Watershed, which supplies water to 27 million Californians. TAYLORSVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Forest …

FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Help with Rent

ST. LOUIS – If you don’t have a safe place to live because of recent disasters in Missouri, you can apply for FEMA Assistance to help you pay for alternate temporary housing.  To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to contact …

Ember Flash Aerospace and Firewave Join Forces to Accelerate Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection and Autonomous Suppression

Firewave’s real-time acoustic sensors pair with Ember Flash’s Vigilant Detect AI and Raptor suppression drone, slashing fire verification to seconds. BOULDER CREEK, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ember Flash Aerospace …

THE ADAM R. SCRIPPS FOUNDATION RESPONDS ($1M+) TO KERRVILLE, HILL COUNTRY FLOODS

Adam R. Scripps Foundation commits $1M+ to Texas flood relief and will match gifts up to $150K; Assistance Provided to Local Organizations and Search & Rescue KERRVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Adam R. Scripps …

Disaster Assistance Available for July Flood Survivors in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster assistance is now available to eligible survivors in Kerr County affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that began July 2, 2025. Under Individual Assistance, FEMA and the State may be able to provide …

Choctaw County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Choctaw County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas to Open Disaster Recovery Center in Kerrville

AUSTIN, Texas – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) tomorrow, July 10 to offer face-to-face help to survivors affected by …

Love County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Love County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

Florida's 2025 Hurricane Season Means Planning for Senior Safety

After Texas Floods, What Steps Should Seniors Take To Be Hurricane Safe? PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The devastating flooding in Texas has caused recent concerns about hurricane preparedness. At …

Proactive IT Planning Is Now Essential for Business Continuity in High-Risk Regions, Experts Say

New insights from Los Angeles-based cybersecurity professionals underscore the rising need for integrated disaster readiness and IT resilience. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As climate-driven emergencies and …

Napa Firewise Helps Secure Firewise USA® Status for 18 Communities

Eighteen Communities Across Napa County Achieve Firewise USA® Designation as Wildfire Preparedness Efforts Expand Amid Growing Fire Risk NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California braces for a wildfire season …