There've been no reports of injuries or damage.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the 6.6 magnitude quake hit at 10.27 this morning local time, at a depth of 60 kilometres.

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19 Dec: Further restrictions on the harvesting of spiny rock lobster in the upper North Island

18 Dec: Transpower's received draft approval for a 193-million-dollar upgrade to the upper South Island power grid

17 Dec: A fire burning at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach since Monday afternoon is now completely contained

17 Dec: From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected

17 Dec: Firefighters are returning to battle a blaze today at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach - after rain was welcomed yesterday

16 Dec: Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, 'responsible' for parents' deaths

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Living & Travel:
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Basketball:
The Breakers have been unable to contain Taipans power forward Jack McVeigh in a four point NBL basketball loss in Cairns 6:46

Entertainment:
Idris Elba plans to give up acting to focus on directing "eventually" 6:20

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Kylie Jenner is refusing to "live for whatever everyone else wants" her to do 21:50

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Lauren Cowell has joked a funeral could come before a wedding "at the rate we're going" 21:20

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