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Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded
The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.
![Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands
The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.
![Port of Tauranga profits up despite freight decline](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Port of Tauranga profits up despite freight decline
Port of Tauranga, New Zealand's biggest export port, has posted a 2 per cent gain in first-half profit by reining in costs as freight volumes fell, eroding revenue.
![Pitbull owner's injuries 'pretty horrific' - police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pitbull owner's injuries 'pretty horrific' - police
A pitbull owner suffered serious head and arm injuries when his own two pitbull crosses attacked him inside his home this morning.