News and other media

Watch an earthquake split a hillside in two. Science, 2025

The first video of Earth’s surface lurching sideways in an earthquake offers new insights into this force of nature. The Conversation, 2025

New Zealand's major cities are sinking. Forbes, 2025

New satellite data shows NZ’s major cities are sinking – meaning rising seas will affect them sooner. The Conversation, 2025

Christchurch beach suburbs sinking faster since quakes. The Press, 2025

Clues left by the Alpine Fault’s last big quake reveal its direction – this will help NZ prepare for the inevitable next rupture. The Conversation, 2024

Fulbright scholar captures invaluable seismic data during stint in California. Natural Hazards Commission, 2023

Curved rock etchings reveal which way dangerous faults ruptured—and how they might again. Science, 2020

Fault ‘scratches’ offer clues to rupture direction. Temblor, 2020

Revealed: Parts of NZ to be hit hardest by our next big quake. NZ Herald, 2019

Researcher measures mighty movement. Natural Hazards Commission, 2018