- Evacuation order issued in New Zealand as earthquake poses tsunami threat Yorkshire Live —
- Major 5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes near New Zealand tourist hotspot triggering tsunami warning The Independent —
- Strong earthquake rattles New Zealand's South Island, tsunami alert lifted The Straits Times —
- Strong earthquake rattles New Zealand’s South Island; tsunami alert lifted The Straits Times —
- New Zealand warns of tsunami threat after 5.9-magnitude quake The Hindu —
- New Zealand Issues Tsunami Warning After 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake NDTV —
South Island
One of the two main New Zealand islands
The South Island is the larger of the two main islands of New Zealand by surface area, the other being the smaller but more populous North Island. With a population of 1,256,700 as of June 2025, the South Island is home to 24% of New Zealand's 5.3 million inhabitants. The most populous cities are Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson and Invercargill.
Also known as...
The Mainland, Southern Island, and Te Waipounamu
New Zealand Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning