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Whale stranding leaves at least 12 dead on New Zealand beach-Xinhua

WELLINGTON, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- At least 12 pygmy killer whales have died after becoming stranded on New Zealand's Ninety Mile Beach, with conservation officials, Maori tribes and volunteers continuing efforts to rescue surviving whales. Between 12 and 15 whales had died so far, while an unknown number had been refloated from the beach in New Zealand's Far North, an official from the Department of Conservation told Radio New Zealand (RNZ) on Friday. The department was alerted to the stranding at about 7:00 p.m. on Thursday local time. Staff went to the site but withdrew as an incoming tide and fading light made conditions unsafe, RNZ reported. Rescue efforts continued on Friday in challenging conditions, with the department working with Far North Maori tribes. Dead whales were being m...

3 family members found dead in New Zealand’s Auckland-Xinhua

WELLINGTON, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- An investigation has been launched after three family members were found dead at a home in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, police said on Friday. Police were called to an address on Cambridge Terrace in Auckland's Papatoetoe at about 6:40 p.m. local time on Thursday after receiving reports that a person had been found deceased, Detective Inspector Karen Bright of the Counties Manukau Criminal Investigation Branch said in a statement. Police found the reported person, as well as two additional people inside the home, all of whom were pronounced dead at the scene. Police did not believe there was any risk to the wider public, according to the statement. A scene examination was underway to establish the circumstances that led to the deaths, Bright sa...

7 found dead in mine tunnel in Benguet, Philippines — local media

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