Large earthquake strikes off coast of Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but Chilean officials said it was not felt on land and discarded the possibility that it might unleash a tsunami.

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Fisherman found dead in sea off Taranaki

The body of a fisherman who fell from rocks has been found off the coast, northeast of New Plymouth.

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Fisherman found dead in sea off Taranaki