New research shows we're not as switched on as we should be when it comes to technology, warning us of earthquakes. Massey's Joint Centre for Disaster Research surveyed more than three thousand people - following two earthquakes that triggered Android Earthquake Alerts on Android phones.. They found kiwis didn't know much about the warning systems - or how to respond to them. Lead author of the research Lauren Vinnell joins Checkpoint.
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Historic and vibrant Lahaina, once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, was largely destroyed by devastating wildfires earlier this month in Maui. But when the community slowly turns its attention to rebuilding, wildfire and urban planning experts tell Louise Boyle that lessons could be learned from one red-roofed house on Front Street
Historic and vibrant Lahaina, once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, was largely destroyed by devastating wildfires earlier this month in Maui. But when the community slowly turns its attention to rebuilding, wildfire and urban planning experts tell Louise Boyle that lessons could be learned from one red-roofed house on Front Street
Wellington College students have claimed the top prize in the CRISiSLab Challenge , with their wave detection system, demonstrating how technology can support disaster management. The annual competition is organised by CRISiSLab at the Joint Centre .