Showers will continue into this weekend with the Whanganui Civil Defence team warning the wet, warm weather is unpredictable. MetService meteorologist Ngaire.
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Whanganui marine alert lifted after swarm of quakes north of New Zealand
5 Mar, 2021 01:00 AM
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Signs were placed around Whanganui beaches this morning after a marine threat warning was issued for most of the country. Photo / Ethan Griffiths
Signs were placed around Whanganui beaches this morning after a marine threat warning was issued for most of the country. Photo / Ethan Griffiths
A marine and beach alert was issued on Friday for the North Island s west coast, including Whanganui, after a swarm of earthquakes struck off the coast of New Zealand.
The warning, which instructed people to stay away from the water, was issued around 10am and was lifted shortly after 2pm on Friday.