A 4.8 quake struck 10 kilometres south of Seddon near the top of the South Island, just before 8:30 this morning, at a depth of 9 kilometres.

It was felt widely in the capital, and as far south as Christchurch.

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Entertainment:
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Accident and Emergency:
Two people are critically injured and a third has serious injuries - after a crash between Mangatawhiri and Maramarua, in northern Waikato 17:27

International:
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Entertainment:
Prince Harry has been accused of "playing the victim card" after quitting as patron of his charity 17:01

Law and Order:
Police have charged a man with murder - over the death of a 39-year-old in a Christchurch social housing complex this month 16:57

Business:
A focus on local talent is a priority for new Breakers' president of basketball operations Dillon Boucher 16:37

Entertainment:
Zayn Malik "almost cried" as he paid tribute to One Direction 10 years after quitting 16:31

Law and Order:
One man has been arrested after an altercation in Alma, near Oamaru - that left another seriously injured 16:17

Entertainment:
Drew Barrymore "genuinely enjoys" being single at 50 16:01

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Charlie Sheen's ex-wife Brooke Mueller is a "stage four" addict and "it's just a matter of time" until she relapses 15:31

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