Estimates from Geonet show a magnitude 5.7 quake centred near Levin caused strong shaking.

It's been felt widely across the Lower North Island, along with Hamilton and Blenheim.

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17 Nov: It'll now be easier for travellers to go between beaches and snow - with Air New Zealand announcing a new non-stop seasonal service between Queenstown and Brisbane

17 Nov: The fire is out, but Tongariro is now at risk of losing its unique biological legacy

16 Nov: New research finds climate change could lead to more earthquakes

14 Nov: No new hotspots have been picked up today at Tongariro National Park - after the nearly 3000 hectare fire that broke out nearly a week ago

14 Nov: A new way to measure the age of dolphins opens a window onto the lives of these iconic animals

14 Nov: A wastewater treatment plant is once again sending a bad smell across Lower Hutt

13 Nov: Fireworks have caused a 200 by 200 square metre fire on Southland's Oreti Beach

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Law and Order:
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Accident and Emergency:
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Law and Order:
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