Tsunami alert confirmed for New Zealand, Fiji after massive undersea quake
A tsunami warning was issued for New Zealand and Fiji after a massive undersea earthquake. The quake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale hit Loyalty Islands on Wednesday evening the initial quake at least three other aftershocks hit the South Pacific region.
Feb 11, 2021, 09:18 AM IST
Undersea earthquake of magnitude 7.7 hits north of New Zealand, tsunami alert issued
The US Geological Agency said the magnitude 7.7 quake was centred at a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles) southeast of the Loyalty Islands. The shaking was not expected to cause significant damage or fatalities on land. The US Tsunami Warning Center issued warnings of possible tsunami waves ranging from 0.3 to 1 meters (1 to 3.3 feet) for Vanuatu and Fiji.
Feb 10, 2021, 21:59 PM IST
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Tim Seifert, Tim Southee help New Zealand thrash Pakistan by 9 wickets in 2nd T20I, clinch series
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DNA: New Zealand's MP sworn in Sanskrit
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New Zealand MP Gaurav Sharma takes oath in Sanskrit, second Indian-origin leader to do so after Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi - Watch
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Nov 25, 2020, 20:47 PM IST
West Indies might play two instead of three Tests against Bangladesh in 2021: CWI
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Nov 23, 2020, 16:16 PM IST
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ICC Women's T20I Team rankings: India overtake New Zealand to grab 3rd spot
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Oct 02, 2020, 16:50 PM IST
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern admits she used cannabis 'a long time ago'
New Zealand`s ruling party leader Jacinda Ardern said she tried cannabis "a long time ago" when asked during a heated live debate on Wednesday ahead of the Oct 17 general election.
Oct 02, 2020, 08:36 AM IST
Australia, New Zealand tread cautiously as coronavirus COVID-19 lingers
New coronavirus cases in Australia`s state of Victoria returned to the triple digits on Sunday, while neighbouring New Zealand said it would ease curbs slightly in its largest city, hit by a resurgence of infections.
Aug 30, 2020, 09:16 AM IST
