The first waves have arrived at North Cape following the 8.9 magnitude quake that struck Japan. The Threat Map is here .
Civil Defence says the first wave was recorded by a coastal gauge at 7:10am after a wave arrived at Raoul Island in the Kermadecs at 6:35am.
Initial waves are in the order of 15 [...]

View Tsunami warnings from Japan quake in a larger map
0751, 12 March, 2011
A tsunami marine and minor land threat warning is in effect for New Zealand:
The tsunami warning will remain in effect until a cancellation message is issued by MCDEM.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) has issued a Tsunami Warning for New Zealand in [...]

Some Gear has been stolen from Pukerua Bay
Full discussion found here
Details
-Alvey sidecast surfcasting reel with matching rod. The reel is burgundy in appearance, the rod black with red guide thread and a wooden butt with distinctive damage around the circumference of the butt from incorrect rod spikes.
-Penn slammer 560L and penn powerstick combo, spooled with [...]

NASA Satellites Reveal Heavy Rains in Dangerous Cyclone Yasi on its Australian Approach
Several NASA satellites have been monitoring the growth of powerful and massive Cyclone Yasi and providing data on clouds, rainfall and intensity to forecasters as it nears Queensland, Australia. NASA data shows where the heaviest rainfall is occurring, frigid temperatures at the top [...]