Almost 15,000 people have reported sensing the tremor, which struck Queensland this morning.

Geoscience Australia registered the 5.6 magnitude quake at a depth of 10km.

>> More Environment News

Other Environment News

08 Oct: Expectation increased marine protections for the Hauraki Gulf will make a big difference

08 Oct: The remarkable rise of eBird – the world’s biggest citizen science project

08 Oct: Southern councils are pooling their resources to keep the taps running

07 Oct: Hikers feared being buried by snow as blizzard hit Mount Everest

07 Oct: Hundreds rescued from Mount Everest blizzard as another hiker dies from exposure

06 Oct: The spine of the South Island faces another night of gusty winds and heavy rain

06 Oct: State Highway 90 north of Gore remains closed between Tapanui and Waikoikoi due to flooding

Top Stories

RUGBY
Seven All Blacks squad members are free for the NPC quarter-finals More...

BUSINESS
Kiwis faced by rising food prices are tightening their belts on groceries - and hunting for bargains More...

Today's News

Law and Order:
Auckland Police are yet to find a suspect in the double homicide of a father and son 15:07

Entertainment:
Taylor Swift could "barely" lift her arms or walk during her down time on the Eras Tour 15:00

Law and Order:
An Auckland bus driver has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of passenger, Peter Mark Te Kira in April 14:57

Entertainment:
Julia Roberts worries about young people using their mobile phones too much 14:30

Soccer:
A world's first for Auckland United - kicking off football's inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup against Wuhan Jiangda , in China tonight 14:07

Entertainment:
Victoria Beckham has "earned her place to show in Paris" after fighting to survive in the fashion industry 14:00

Motoring:
Supercars driver Ryan Wood is taking in the lessons from his first Bathurst 1000 ahead of his return to Mount Panorama this afternoon 13:47

Entertainment:
Emilia Clarke is "a secret hardcore fashion girl" and has devoted "entire rooms" of her house to her clothing collection 13:30

Rugby League:
Kiwi Ferns rugby league coach Ricki Henry is stoked promising players with dual eligibility are choosing to play for New Zealand rather than the Pacific Islands 13:27

Politics:
Expectation increased marine protections for the Hauraki Gulf will make a big difference 13:17

News Search

Power Search