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Nine NZers injured in Samoan tsunami - one dead
Nine New Zealanders are now confirmed injured, and one dead, in today's Samoan tsunami.
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Entire villages wiped out as death toll climbs
Horror stories are emerging in the aftermath of today's 8.3 magnitude quake and tsunami in Samoa.
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One NZer dead, more 'likely' in tsunami hit Samoa
At least one NZer is dead and three injured, amongst thousands affected by today's earthquake and tsunami in Samoa.
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Over 100 dead in Samoa - health workers
Reports of scores dead, cars thrown into the ocean and fish on the ground following this morning's magnitude 8.3 earthquake.
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Coastal warnings remain after quake tsunami
The Ministry of Civil Defence is warning people to continue to stay away from beaches even though a tsunami warning has been downgraded.
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Reports up to 40 dead after quake, tsunami hit Samoa
There are unconfirmed reports that 40 people from the Samoan village of Lalomanu - on the south-eastern end of the island of Upolu - have been killed.
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At least seven dead after quake, tsunami hit Samoa
Samoan residents have been evacuated from the coast to higher ground after a magnitude 8.3 quake struck this morning, followed by a tsunami.
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Giant talent in rugby poaching row
A rising rugby star who dreams of playing for the All Blacks is at the centre of a poaching row between two top private schools.
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Mother-of-four died on way home after six months away
A mother-of-four killed on her way to the airport to fly home to Vanuatu had spent six months working in NZ to raise money after her husband's death.
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All aboard to discover 'Bali Hai'
Catherine Masters joins a Kiwi catamaran on its first cruise around Vanuatu.
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Key butters up Clark with Vogel's at NY meeting
John Key and his predecessor swap views during a "wide ranging" discussion in New York.
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Rarotonga: Luxurious experience on a budget
Simon Vincent finds you don't have to spend a fortune to have a perfect holiday.