NZ REPORTS: Tonga hit by tsunami and Australia and New Zealand area alerts after huge volcanic eruption

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Post date January 15, 2022
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Major area alerts were broadcast for Australia and New Zealand after Tonga was hit by a tsunami. Search New Zealand News for more details.

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