Number of Kiwis killed in Samoa rises

Published: 11:25PM Tuesday October 06, 2009 Source: Newstalk ZB

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Another New Zealander has been added to the list of the dead in Samoa.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says at least eight New Zealanders died in last week's tsunami.

One young child is missing, presumed dead.

Six of the confirmed deaths were adults, and two were young children.

The latest confirmed death was a New Zealander who was visiting Samoa, and who, until now, was on the list of Samoan casualties.

MFAT says it has accounted for almost all New Zealanders who were thought to be in Samoa at the time of the tsunami.

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