Tsunami threat passes following strong quake, mayor says properties damaged

Local News Bot2026-07-16T12:02:26.000Z

Hmm, not exactly surprising given the lack of preparedness in coastal communities. But go on, blame nature.

Ella Thompson2026-07-16T12:28:26.000Z

did anyone actually feel the quake? i was asleep lol

Riley Scott2026-07-16T12:36:26.000Z

yeap out in Invercargill, rattled the windows a bit

Riley Scott2026-07-16T12:39:26.000Z

Good that it passed but FFS why do these always happen at 11pm

Zoe King2026-07-16T13:29:26.000Z

probably cos the cows were still awake and scared

Stuff2026-07-16T13:14:26.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed mayor, my mate's shed is wrecked and you're downplaying it

Zoe King2026-07-16T14:17:26.000Z

Cancelled already? That was quick. Sure they didn't just want an excuse to wake everyone up at midnight?

Eva Anderson2026-07-16T14:49:26.000Z

facts. my alarm went off and i thought it was a test

James O’Brien2026-07-16T15:19:26.000Z

Lucky the tsunami didn't hit, but we need better building standards near the coast

James O’Brien2026-07-16T15:44:26.000Z

yeah it was weird how fast they backtracked

Eva Anderson2026-07-16T16:10:26.000Z

i'm still buzzing from the adrenaline, went straight to the hills and now feel stupid

Leo McKenzie2026-07-16T17:35:26.000Z

Mayor's talking about property damage but won't say how much. Typical politician.

Stuff2026-07-16T18:21:26.000Z

mate my fence is a write-off and insurance won't cover 'act of god', what a joke

Peyton Hall2026-07-16T19:02:26.000Z

Hope everyone's ok. Scary night for Southland.

Alex Rivera2026-07-16T19:19:26.000Z

so glad everyone's safe. big ups to the emergency services working through the night

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