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Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded

The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.

Tsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hit

Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.

Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast

New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.

1.5-metre tsunami wave hits Chathams, heading for mainland

Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands

The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.

Family flees home in fears for safety

Seeing things in black and white

A combination of old-fashioned hard work and new technology lies behind a Timaru couple's renovation.

Boys in blue bring home the bacon

Timaru police were on a serious mission when they squared off with a 100kg pig.

Bad loans blamed for South Canterbury loss

Has our stunner summer turned to custard?

Summer has ground to a spectacular halt in a number of regions over the past week - is it going to get even worse?

Yachting: Kiwis man their Lasers

High sugar levels stopped honey export

NZFSA seizes $1m honey order

Bikie killed escaping police named

Fire at potato stores under control

Man hunted after New Year's Day rape

Teen girl assaulted

High speed car chase couple jailed