8 Gems Of New Zealandâs North Island
Apr.4.2021
Being marooned in New Zealand for the past 13 months, Iâve unintentionally become more familiar with the country than many locals. Iâve spent most of my time on the North Island and been blessed to be here at a time when tourism is low. Even Hobbiton had only 40 people when I visited, in contrast to its normal 4,000. Here are a few of my favorite places in New Zealandâs North Island. You may recognize some, but theyâre often overlooked by tourists who have only a week or two to see the entire country.
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Hawke s Bay: Civil Defence to review its communication of large quakes, tsunami threat
4 Mar, 2021 03:57 PM
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Security cam footage from Napier shows severe shaking caused by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Gisborne at 2.27am on 5/3/21. Video / Supplied
Security cam footage from Napier shows severe shaking caused by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Gisborne at 2.27am on 5/3/21. Video / Supplied
Hawkes Bay Today
Hawke s Bay s Civil Defence says it will review its communication with the public during Friday s three large earthquakes - and subsequent red-zone tsunami evacuation.
But it also says in a significant disaster, personal responsibility is important, and it s a timely reminder that those in a tsunami zone need to inform and prepare themselves for a big event.
News reporter Sean Hogan ghosted live on Napier s Bluff Hill
5 Mar, 2021 02:09 AM
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A man on Bluff Hill giving reporter Sean Hogan bunny ears while crossing live to the 1 News studio. Photo / Screenshot
A man on Bluff Hill giving reporter Sean Hogan bunny ears while crossing live to the 1 News studio. Photo / Screenshot
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Louise Gould
Napier Port workers evacuated amid Hawke s Bay s tsunami warnings were seen passing the time by ghosting 1 News reporter Sean Hogan on Bluff Hill at midday on Friday.
While Hogan was live on air giving a tsunami update for the region workers in high-vis could be seen waving at the camera, popping up behind the reporter and even giving him the bunny ears .