Black Caps beaten by South Africa

August 31, 2016

The Black Caps have been beaten by South Africa in the 2nd Test at Centurion Park.

The result means that South Africa take the series 1-0 after the first game was washed out.

The Proteas wrapped up the match on the fourth day for a comfortable 204-run victory. Dale Steyn took 5 wickets as the Black Caps were bowled out for 195 chasing 400.

South Africa were in control for the entire game and their huge first innings meant they set New Zealand a record-breaking target on a pitch with uneven bounce and widening cracks.

Captain Williamson, who top-scored for New Zealand in their first innings of 214 and Henry Nicholls was the best batsman in the second innings.

South Africa 481 for 8 dec (du Plessis 112*, Duminy 88, de Kock 82, Wagner 5-86) and 132 for 7 dec (de Kock 50, Southee 3-46) beat New Zealand 214 (Williamson 77, Rabada 3-62, Steyn 3-66) and 195 (Nicholls 76, Steyn 5-33) by 204 runs

Tsunami warning for New Zealand after quake

September 2, 2016

New Zealand Civil Defence has issued a level two tsunami threat for coastal areas of the eastern New Zealand..

The warning comes after a 7.1 earthquake hit off the coast of East Cape.

The earthquake hit about 4.40am about 130km north-east of Te Araroa at 55km deep.

The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) issued a tsunami warning for East Coast of the North Island (including Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty) and Upper South Island.

It advised the first tsunami activity had arrived, with a tsunami being generated, and would continue for several hours.

People in the above/ coastal areas should:

1. Stay out of the water (sea, rivers and estuaries, including boating activities)
2. Stay off beaches and shore areas
3. Do not go sightseeing
4. Share this information with family, neighbours and friends
5. Listen to the radio and/or TV for updates
6. Follow instructions of local civil defence authorities

Civil Defence’s warning said waves measuring 30cm high were measured at the East Cape and Great Barrier tide gauges.

Waves were expected to be observed for a couple of hours.