11 Sep 2016

Raising the alarm when quakes strike

9:08 am on 11 September 2016

Reports of a post-quake tsunami on the way caused near-panic around Gisborne 10 years ago, and prompted a promise it wouldn't happen again. Did the authorities and the media get it right when a closer quake raised the same fears last week?​

Civil Defence released this map showing Tsunami threat levels.

Civil Defence released this map showing Tsunami threat levels. Photo: MCDEM