Looks like quite a lot of people felt that magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Wellington. Earthquakes can occur anywhere at any time. Drop, Cover and Hold is the right action to take in an earthquake. Learn how you can get ready at getready.govt.nz/emergency/eart… #EQNZ x.com/geonet/status/…

A Red Severe Weather Warning has been issued for Otago Keep up to date with otagocdem and MetService. Keep away from flood prone areas, don't drive through flood water and self-evacuate if you see rising water. Don't wait for an official warning. x.com/MetService/sta…

A State of Emergency for the Clutha District has been declared due to severe weather. Visit otagocdem.govt.nz for the latest updates. People are advised not to travel. If you must, drive to the conditions and don’t drive through flood waters.

We are assessing whether the M7.8 Vanuatu earthquake has created a tsunami that could affect New Zealand. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.

Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas) is not expected following the magnitude 7.3 VANUATU earthquake. We continue to assess whether any other tsunami activity is expected, such as strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore. civildefence.govt.nz

Following further assessment, NEMA confirms no strong currents or surges are expected following the 7.3M Vanuatu earthquake. Please be vigilant in beach or marine areas as there may be unusual currents over the next few hours. This is the final message relating to this event.

We are assessing whether the M6.7 Southland earthquake has created a tsunami that could affect New Zealand. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.

We have issued a NATIONAL ADVISORY: TSUNAMI ACTIVITY following the M6.8 Southland earthquake. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.

The National Advisory: Tsunami Activity issued following the M6.8 earthquake near Southland is cancelled as the threat has now passed. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.

A state of emergency has been declared for Selwyn District due to heavy rain causing rising rivers levels and localised flooding. For local updates go to: selwyn.govt.nz facebook.com/SelwynDistrict… facebook.com/CanterburyEM

A state of local emergency has been declared for Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula due to significant flooding impacts caused by heavy rain. For local updates go to: facebook.com/ChristchurchCi… facebook.com/CanterburyEM

REMINDER: the nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening tonight! If the loud alert tone could cause you medical or safety issues, please either turn your phone off, or put it in flight mode between 6-7pm tonight. Learn more: getready.govt.nz/ema

A state of local emergency has been declared in Marlborough for Wairau-Awatere Ward due to heavy rain compromising the stop bank at Spring Creek. For local updates go to: Marlborough.govt.nz MarlDistCouncil

A state of local emergency has been declared in the Nelson-Tasman region due to severe weather. For local updates please visit: nelsontasmancivildefence.co.nz tasman.govt.nz nelson.govt.nz