#BREAKING New Zealand cancels tsunami evacuation orders after Pacific quakes 
Tsunami sirens rang out in coastal communities across the South Pacific Friday, as a cluster of powerful earthquakes struck near New Zealand's remote Kermadec Islands, triggering warnings for tens of thousands to flee to higher ground
#AFPgraphic on the Pacific Ring of Fire
#AFPgraphic on the Pacific Ring of Fire
#UPDATE New Zealand lifts tsunami evacuation orders covering large swathes of its coastline Friday, declaring "the largest waves have now passed" after a swarm of powerful offshore earthquakes.
"All people who evacuated can now return," says National Emergency Management Agency
"All people who evacuated can now return," says National Emergency Management Agency
VIDEO: New Zealand residents seek refuge on hill after tsunami alert.
People walk to the top of a hill as tsunami sirens ring through the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand's North Island
People walk to the top of a hill as tsunami sirens ring through the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand's North Island
South Pacific quakes.
Quakes of 7.3, 7.4 and 8.1 magnitude struck near New Zealand's remote Kermadec Islands in quick succession early Friday, followed by dozens of powerful aftershocks and a slew of tsunami warnings across the Pacific
#AFPGraphic
Quakes of 7.3, 7.4 and 8.1 magnitude struck near New Zealand's remote Kermadec Islands in quick succession early Friday, followed by dozens of powerful aftershocks and a slew of tsunami warnings across the Pacific
#AFPGraphic
VIDEO: New Zealand north coast residents evacuating after tsunami warning.
People evacuated their homes near Haumoana after earthquake tremors were felt in the area and a tsunami alert was issued
People evacuated their homes near Haumoana after earthquake tremors were felt in the area and a tsunami alert was issued
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