Geonet reports a 4.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the city just before 7.30 this morning.

It was felt as far as Blenheim, and locals are reporting hearing it coming, before a loud bang and jolt.

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30 Jun: The Tactix are ruing an inability to turn possession into goals during their 59-50 loss to the Pulse in netball's ANZ Premiership at Wellington

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23 Jun: Police and Customs have dismantled a drug syndicate's supply chain in Wellington

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