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October 2026

• 10 OctFootball Ferns safe after powerful earthquake hits Panama+3

September 2026

• 1 SepAround 10,000 public servants to strike over pay next week+1

November 2025

• 30 Nov 2025Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland

October 2025

• 25 Oct 2025Generators flown into Southland to assist with widespread power outages+1

September 2025

• 13 Sep 2025Large earthquake strikes near Russia's Kamchatka region

August 2025

• 20 Aug 2025Cause of repeated tsunami mobile alerts identified by NEMA
• 1 Aug 2025Founder claims alternative emergency alert system was overlooked by officials
• 1 Aug 2025Tsunami advisory lifted for mainland New Zealand but remains for Chathams+1

July 2025

• 31 Jul 2025NEMA to investigate inconsistencies in tsunami emergency alerts
• 31 Jul 2025Minister apologises for early morning tsunami phone alerts
• 31 Jul 2025Tsunami threat remains for New Zealand after Russian earthquake+1
• 30 Jul 2025New Zealand faces tsunami surges after massive earthquake near Russia+4

March 2025

• 25 Mar 2025Strong earthquake strikes off the lower South Island+2