The Drake Passage is a body of water located between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica.

It follows yesterday's 7.4 magnitude earthquake which struck off the southern coast of the Philippines.

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12 Oct: It's a wet and windy day for many parts of the country, with the lower North Island and the Canterbury High Country bearing the worst of it

11 Oct: Heavy rainfall in Mexico has left at least 27 people dead and more missing

11 Oct: Heavy downpours and strong wind gusts are setting in for central and southern parts of the country

11 Oct: At least four specialist Auckland fire trucks are out of action while they are tested for asbestos

10 Oct: Wild weather on the South Island's West Coast, has caused slips and flooding - closing a number of state highways

10 Oct: Warnings deadly tsunami waves are possible in Southeast Asia, after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines

10 Oct: Those who live in the South Island's Grey District are being urged to avoid non-essential travel as heavy rain floods parts of the area

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Rugby:
Canterbury appear poised to maintain an attacking mindset during Sunday's home NPC quarter final against Counties Manukau in Christchurch 14:07

Rugby League:
Mission complete for Jared Waerea-Hargreaves as he closes the curtain on his rugby league career 13:47

Law and Order:
A swift response by Wellington Police, has put the brakes on a gathering of boy racers 13:47

International:
Benjamin Netanyahu booed as Steve Witkoff speaks ahead of return of hostages 13:37

Politics:
The Government announcing a range of environmental policy changes 13:27

Environment:
It's a wet and windy day for many parts of the country, with the lower North Island and the Canterbury High Country bearing the worst of it 12:27

International:
Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, was a key player in the Israel-Hamas peace deal 12:27

Health & Safety:
Former US President Joe Biden undergoing radiation therapy for cancer, spokesperson says 12:27

Motorsports:
Supercars great Greg Murphy believes youngsters Ryan Wood and Matt Payne can emulate New Zealand's best as they line up for this afternoon's Bathurst 1000 11:57

Rugby League:
Kiwi league giant Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is the toast of East Yorkshire after setting the platform for Hull KR to win the Super League grand final 11:17

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