New Zealand on tsunami alert after 5.9 magnitude earthquake

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hits the Fiordland region, triggering a tsunami alert.

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New Zealand authorities urge coastal residents to seek safety.

No major damage reported immediately, but the situation remains under watch.

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