The US tsunami warning system also said the quake could cause waves reaching between 1m (3ft) and 3m (10ft) in height in French Polynesia, and waves of up to 1m in Niue, New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands. The biggest tsunami in New Zealand are likely to be caused by events close to our shore and can arrive within minutes. Residents on North Island instructed to evacuate after three earthquakes felt across the country in one day, First published on Thu 4 Mar 2021 14.42 GMT. A tsunami activity advisory has been issued in New Zealand after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the Loyalty Islands, the country’s National Emergency Management Agency said on Wednesday. New Zealand is preparing for a possible tsunami in the wake of three earthquakes – with warnings issued for west and eastern coastal areas on the North Island this morning. “We are now seeing sandbanks [exposed when they shouldn’t be] and some brown dirty water coming in,” MP Shane Reti told Stuff. A series of tsunami warnings have been issued after a powerful earthquake off New Zealand's North Island prompted a major evacuation. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. 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The U.S. … The tsunami threat to New Zealand has been further downgraded. A powerful undersea earthquake has struck north of New Zealand - leaving a tsunami warning in its wake. However, Nema announced at around 1pm local time that the government’s science agency had informed it that the largest waves had passed and people were allowed to return to their homes with the proviso that they avoid the ocean and beaches. New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency said the first waves would arrive on New Zealand's north shores by about 9:45 a.m local time. Tsunami can violently flood our shores, causing devastating property damage, injuries and loss of life. • The first tsunami activity causing these strong currents and surges may reach New Zealand in the areas around North Cape at approximately 04:20am New Zealand … Radio New Zealand reported that Tolaga Bay, north-east of Gisborne, was a “ghost town” as residents headed for higher ground. The tsunami has been projected to hit New Zealand's North Cape at around 3.20pm. The area under threat was further downgraded at around 3pm to the North Cape from Ahipara to the Bay of Islands, the east coast of the North Island from Cape Runaway to Tolaga Bay, and Great Barrier Island, and the Chatham Islands. The US Geological Survey said the larger quake, which followed two smaller ones, was located near the remote Kermadec Islands at a depth of 12 miles (19km). New Zealand tells people to move off waterfront over tsunami fears Published 2021-02-10 23:50:06 WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand authorities told residents along its far northern coast to move away from beaches and other waterfront areas due to expected ocean surges after a 7.7-magnitude quake struck the South Pacific. We have issued a TSUNAMI WARNING for New Zealand coastal areas following the magnitude 8.1 earthquake near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION. It said the quake occurred at a depth of about six miles (10km).