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Current affair : New Zealand Christchurch earthquake cause two deaths

A large fissure runs along Kaikoura Road about two hours north of Christchurch Monday
A large fissure runs along Kaikoura Road about two hours north of Christchurch Monday Source: AP

New Zealand police have confirmed two people have died in the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck the south island. Thousands of people along New Zealand's east coast have left their homes for higher ground, after a tsunami warning was issued, which has now been downgraded to coastal warnings. Ivan and Selina report.


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New Zealand police have confirmed two people have died in the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck the south island. Thousands of people along New Zealand's east coast have left their homes for higher ground, after a tsunami warning was issued, which has now been downgraded to coastal warnings. Ivan and Selina report.



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