A tsunami warning was issued after an earthquake with an initial magnitude of 7.3 struck east of New Zealand's north island.
The US Geological Survey initially pegged the quake at 7.3, then revised it down to 6.9.
It said that the quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6 miles).
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), tsunami waves were possible within 300 km of the quake's epicentre.
Trump touts $5,000 payout if Republicans win as Vance waits in wings
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At least 14 killed in explosion at weapons depot in Syria
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US hits five Iranian oil tankers after attack on Navy ships
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UK gives air traffic provider a week to probe outage that halted flights
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