Morning Report

Christchurch has activated their emergency operations center. Audio

An update on tsunami size. Audio

There have been some evacuations in Dunedin. Audio

First waves have hit. More are expected that may also be bigger. Stay away from coastal areas and beaches until further notice. Audio

Wellington Airport has tweeted that it is open for morning flights. Audio

RNZ Hawkes Bay reporter Peter Fowler says if you're in Te Awanga get out of there and get to higher ground. Audio

The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) has issued a tsunami warning (marine and land threat) from East Cape to Southland, including Wellington (which also includes the Cook… Read more Audio

South Dunedin residents do not need to evacuate. However as a precaution Dunedin Civil Defence is evacuating parts of low lying communities. Audio

Mike Clements from the police. Audio

Update to official New Zealand tsunami warning. Audio

Richard MacLean from Wellington City Council Wellington Police roading manager Mike Wright Hawke's Bay residents evacuated immediately Christine Kilkelly from NZQA. Hanmer Springs resident, Sarah… Read more Audio

It's Friday so we cross the Ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio