1 year agoDam in Kaikoura breached due to nzearthquake, releasing a "large wall of water", nearby residents told to move to higher ground
Civil Defence Controller John Mackie says 20,000 people evacuated from coastal communities. Still holding cordons tight
1 year agoNew Zealand police say at least two people have been killed in a powerful earthquake that triggered a tsunami
1 year ago2 meters Tsunami hit Kaikoura NewZealand; Injuries and damege reported
At least 1 dead from heart attack after powerful earthquake strikes New Zealand; additional casualties expected
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1 year agoPhotos show damaged walls, upturned shelves following magnitude-7.8 earthquake in New Zealand
1 year agoNew Zealand warns residents in low-lying areas to move to higher ground in advance of tsunami waves
Wellington, New Zealand (AP) - New Zealand authorities say powerful quake has generated a tsunami, with first waves hitting South Island.
Multiple reports of significant damage to buildings, reports @radionz. #NZQuakes
1 year agoFirst wave of tsunami arrives at coast of New Zealand's South Island, Civil Defense Ministry says
Officials confirm a tsunami was generated by the large earthquake in New Zealand; waves could come for hours
1 year agoNew Zealand quake revised from magnitude-7.4 to magnitude-7.8; plus entire east coast under tsunami threat
1 year agoA smaller Tsunami now being detected by both Wellington and Castlepoint gauges (lower North Island)
New Zealand Civil Defence: anyone near east coast of the South Island should move to higher ground. Movement detected on tidal gauge in Kaikoura
New Zealand issues tsunami warning after quake: officials
Major earthquake that hit New Zealand revised to magnitude 6.6, epicentre was 16km deep, 20SE of Hamner Springs.
Major 7.5 magnitude earthquake jolts New Zealand with damages being reported in Wellington
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits New Zeeland
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