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Tsunami warning cancelled

Most Kiwis in northeast Japan accounted for - MFAT

All but "a few" New Zealanders registered as living in northeast Japan have been located.

6.1 quake strikes Tonga

Search staff redeployment 'won't compromise' NZ

NZ among first to assist Japan

New Zealand is one of the first countries to respond to a call for help from Japan.

Japan and Christchurch events 'unrelated' - experts

There is no connection between February's Christchurch earthquake and the massive Japanese quake, scientists say.

Tsunami surges across Pacific Basin

How the tsunami is impacting Pacific Rim locations such as Hawaii, Guam, North and South America, Tahiti and New Zealand.

Christchurch earthquake: 4000 cars to recover

Christchurch earthquake: Family and friends farewell rugby-mad doctor

IRB executive tips Auckland to host quake city matches

Diana Clement: It pays to ensure you know your cover well

8.9 Japan quake fifth largest since 1900

Japan's biggest quake since records began triggered a shocking 10m tsunami. See how the quake ranks in history.

Civil Defence issues NZ tsunami warning after Japan quake

Civil Defence has issued a marine tsunami warning for New Zealand after a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan early tonight, NZ time, but says it does not expect it to pose a threat for people on land.

Civil Defence assessing tsunami threat to NZ

Civil Defence says there is a potential threat of a tsunami reaching New Zealand after a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan tonight, NZ time, but it has not issued an official warning yet.

Japan tsunami after huge quake

A devastating tsunami swept in after an 8.9 earthquake struck Japan on Friday.

Christchurch CBD walk cancelled

A proposed public walk through the earthquake-devastated Christchurch city centre has been called off due to safety concerns.