Kaikoura Rocked by ‘Severe’ Earthquake – Panic

New Zealand’s perilous position on the Pacific Ring of Fire was drawn into sharp focus again today with the news that a 6.3 earthquake had struck near the small tourist village of Kaikoura in the South Island. Kaikoura’s store manager, James Hills, described the chaos in his shop after the quake hit. “Fair bit of…

Cyclone Pam to Hit Gisborne Sunday, Kaikoura Coast on Tuesday

  New Zealanders coast dwellers are battening down the hatches in preparation for Cyclone Pam, is due to hit Gisborne on Sunday and the coast of Kaikoura on Tuesday. An interactive map of real-time surface level wind intensity may be found by clicking on the image below The cyclone is currently headed for Vanuatu and…