GeoNet says the moderate quake had a depth of 24 kilometres, striking shortly after 9pm.

People have told our newsroom the shaking went on for some time, rattling windows and glassware.

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07 Nov: Wellingtonians have reported being jolted in their sofas and beds last night - by a sharp 4.9 magnitude earthquake

05 Nov: Police cordons have lifted around a central Wellington street after reports of a firearm

05 Nov: Dozens of police officers have swarmed a central Wellington property, blocking off Webb, Hankey and Hopper Streets

04 Nov: This year's winning Bird of the Year - karearea is attacking Wellington walkers on a popular bush walk

03 Nov: The fire is still burning at a house in Wellington's Island Bay - reported just before seven this evening

03 Nov: Two further injuries have smothered Wellington's mojo in a 1-all A-League football draw against Central Coast in Gosford

02 Nov: A crash has blocked State Highway 2, at Kaitoke, north of Upper Hutt

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Entertainment:
Drew Barrymore had a breast cancer "scare" 8:37

Rugby:
The All Blacks locks are getting less experienced by the week on the grand slam tour 8:37

Business:
Power has been restored to the Far North but residents are being asked to continue to conserve power today 8:17

Business:
Luxury retailer Faraday's will be opening a 30 million dollar development on Auckland's Queen Street 8:17

Entertainment:
WWE chief Triple H has revealed that this year's Survivor Series theme song will be a charity tribute to Ozzy Osbourne 8:07

Business:
Our largest electricity gentailer is welcoming two major announcements for the energy sector 8:07

International:
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor summoned by US Congressional panel for questioning over ties to Jeffrey Epstein 8:07

Business:
The country's largest electricity "gentailer" is welcoming changes to the Government's 200-million dollar co-investment in gas 7:57

Environment:
Inaction on 1.5C climate change target a 'moral failure', says UN Secretary-General at COP30 7:47

Basketball:
Breakers guard Izaiah Brockington has relished the challenge of defending against five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton in the 83-79 defeat to the Adelaide 36ers at Christchurch 7:47

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