Samoan tragedy!

As many of you around the world have heard, a devastating tsunami has hit several parts of Samoa and surrounding areas. After a quake at 6:48AM today the magnitude of 8.3 hit 200km's from Apia at a depth of 35km's, the death toll has been rising. As I write this, the toll has risen to over 100.

Latest news and updates:

Over 100 dead in Samoa - health workers

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Gallery of the devastation:

Earthquake triggers tsunami in Samoa

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Just another little girl... [+]

Another dead toddler.

Police have named the Morrinsville toddler who died in hospital on Saturday night. She was 22-month-old Hail-Sage McClutchie, of Hamilton.

Hail-Sage's family were known to Child Youth and Family.

"Although we have had no involvement with the toddler, her wider family is known to Child, Youth and Family," said general manager Lorraine Williams.

"My condolences are with those who loved and cared for her. We will continue to work alongside the police as they complete their investigations."

Residents near the Studholme St house in the Waikato town say they were told the toddler had brain damage when paramedics arrived on Saturday afternoon.

Police said Hail-Sage had serious injuries and said her death was suspicious. However, they remained cautious about labelling it a homicide. [+]