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NZ crew raise $4370 to help Chilean workmate get home

Man convicted over cousin's death

A man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of his cousin, who died from a brain abscess after he hit him on the head with a bottle.

Doctor 'missed' man's fractured skull, court told

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.

Tsunami warnings have mixed results around NZ

Tsunami warnings look to be cancelled as beach-goers who waited all day outside the water start heading home.

Tsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hit

Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.

Kiwis head for the water, as tsunami warning remains

Paua fishermen are diving back into the seas and surfers are out to catch waves even as tsunami warnings stay in place.

Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast

New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.

Cruise ship evacuated from port as tsunami threat looms

Auckland's ferries have been cancelled and boaties warned to head for deep water as New Zealand faces a possible tsunami.