An object entered the atmosphere over New Zealand’s southern North island this afternoon, creating a spectacular fireball that was observed from Palmerston North to Wellington.
Fireball over Southern North Island
July 7th, 2022ANZAC Day 2021
April 25th, 2021There was a good public turnout at the ANZAC Day commemoration service in Tawa this morning.
Sunday, 25th April 2021
Tawa’s ANZAC Day parade and commemorative service attracted a typical good turnout from the public this morning. Led by local pipe band Red Hackle, the parade marched down Oxford Street to the memorial at Grasslees Reserve. The service began at 10 a.m., attended by local representatives of the armed services, Returned and Services Association, NZ Fire Service, Police and members of the public, swelling numbers to about 500.
ANZAC Day Tawa 2021 003 Crowd
The weather was fine, with intermittent cloud and a cool breeze.
ANZAC Day Tawa 2021 014 Flags
There were speeches, prayers, presentations by local school students, and the national anthem was sung. Flags were raised and lowered, and the sound system performed well.
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Wreaths were laid by local service groups to remember those who served in the Boer War, WWI and WWII, Korea, Vietnam and other conflicts, as well as J-Force.
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Major Earthquakes, New Zealand Region
March 6th, 2021Three major earthquakes struck the New Zealand region today, all three generated tsunami waves.
Earthquakes Near Wellington
October 8th, 2020A burst of earthquake activity occurred near Wellington this evening.
Moderate Quake, Nelson
September 4th, 2020A moderately strong earthquake struck the Nelson region last night.
Major Quake, Kermadecs
September 10th, 2018A major undersea earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands this afternoon.
Great Quake, Fiji Region
August 19th, 2018A great quake of 8th magnitude struck the Fiji region just after midday today.
Strong Quake, Kermadecs
December 9th, 2017A strong undersea earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands yesterday afternoon, New Zealand time.
Major Quake, Loyalty Islands
November 20th, 2017A major earthquake struck the Loyalty Islands just before midday today.
Strong Earthquake Near Tonga and Fiji
September 26th, 2017A strong earthquake struck near Fiji and Tonga late this afternoon, New Zealand time.
Major Earthquake, Central Mexico
September 21st, 2017A major earthquake struck central Mexico early this morning, New Zealand time, causing widespread damage and deaths in several Mexican provinces.
Strong Quake, Southern Ocean
September 20th, 2017A strong earthquake struck south of New Zealand this afternoon.
Japan’s Earthquake Early Warning System
September 16th, 2017Japan has a well-developed public warning system to alert its population to the possibility of strong shaking from earthquakes. The system is automated and includes tsunami warnings.
Mexico: Earthquake Early Warning Worked
September 13th, 2017Mexico City’s earthquake early warning system worked well on Friday, giving residents more than a minute’s warning before shaking from the magnitude eight Chiapas earthquake reached the city.
Great Quake, Mexico
September 12th, 2017A magnitude eight earthquake, often called a “great” quake, struck off the southern coast of Mexico last Friday afternoon.