New Zealand still under watch
2 April 2007
11.15am
New Zealand still under watch
New Zealand is still under "watch" through the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre, following today's 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Solomon Islands.
There is no immediate threat to New Zealand coastal areas. The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is continuing to watch and check the situation with experts.
More information will be released as it comes to hand.
ENDS