Tag: north_america
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Fire and Emergency Welcomes Home Final North American Wildfire Contingent
New Zealand welcomes home its third and largest contingent of firefighters from North American wildfires, as Fire and Emergency prepares for heightened wildfire risk from a predicted Super El Niño.
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FMA Warns Kiwi Investors of 'Pump and Dump' Scam
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a warning about a 'pump and dump' scam targeting Kiwi investors through social media and fake investment groups, as part of World Investor Week.
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Tsunami Warning Issued After 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake off Kamchatka
A tsunami warning has been issued after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia, with potential waves of over 3 meters forecast for Ecuador, Hawaii and Russia.
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Tsunami Warning Issued After Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake off Kamchatka
A tsunami warning has been issued for coastal regions after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Kamchatka, Russia. Waves exceeding 3 meters are possible in Ecuador, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, and Russia.
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