No tsunami threat for NZ after huge 7.6 quake hits Panama

The New Zealand women's football team, the Football Ferns, are safe following two significant earthquakes in Panama. Authorities have confirmed there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand.
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<p>All members of the Football Ferns squad are safe after two 7.7 and 6.6-magnitude quakes struck Panama shortly before 7am (NZT). </p> <p>The Football Ferns were set to play a two-match series against Panama, with the first game due to kick off on Sunday at 10am.</p> <p>New Zealand Football released a statement on social media saying players and staff have been accounted for, and that they are navigating the situation alongside organisers.</p> <p>"New Zealand Football is in contact with local authorities, team management and match organisers and will continue to monitor the situation," it said.</p> <p>"Should there be any further updates, New Zealand Football will provide them through its official channels."</p> <p>There was no threat of a tsunami for New Zealand following the quakes.</p> <p>The US Geological Survey…
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