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    Much of the centre of the country has been shaken by a strong earthquake this morning

    Much of the centre of the country has been shaken by a strong earthquake this morning



    A 4.8 quake struck 10 kilometres south of Seddon near the top of the South Island, just before 8:30 this morning, at a depth of 9 kilometres.

    It was felt widely in the capital, and as far south as Christchurch.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Environment News
     22 Oct: Damaging gales and heavy rain are expected to lash the lower North Island and most of the South Island tomorrow
     22 Oct: A clear message to people in the firing line of destructive winds tomorrow - stay indoors, avoid travel and secure property
     22 Oct: Today is a chance to prepare for significant, damaging winds tomorrow
     22 Oct: Fire and Emergency is urging the public not to light any fires until after Labour Weekend, as another dose of severe weather is set to sweep across the country
     22 Oct: Windy conditions look set to hang around, and pose a significant risk for fire affected areas
     21 Oct: Multiple highways across the country are closed - as the wild weather continues to rage
     21 Oct: Turbulent weather's still evolving across the country - for a second chaotic day, with one person dying after being hit by a fallen branch in Wellington
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     Today's News

    		 Accident and Emergency:
    Police say there are serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash has blocked State Highway One in both directions near Tokoroa in Bay of Plenty 21:57

     Politics:
    Union delegates have given rousing testimonies to their fellow members on the eve of tomorrow's mega-strike 21:37

     Entertainment:
    Katy Perry has liked an Instagram post poking fun at her romance with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 21:30

     Environment:
    Damaging gales and heavy rain are expected to lash the lower North Island and most of the South Island tomorrow 21:17

     Entertainment:
    Jimmy Fallon is heartbroken after the death of his family dog 21:00

     Entertainment:
    Ben Stiller insists comedy is about having the freedom to speak "truth to power" 20:30

     Entertainment:
    Antonio Banderas says seeing his daughter dressed as a bride was one of the "most beautiful moments" of his life 20:00

     International:
    The 'peppercorn' lease deal that allows Prince Andrew to live in the Royal Lodge virtually rent free 19:57

     Entertainment:
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs is set to appeal his conviction and prison sentence 19:30

     Entertainment:
    Lea Michele landed her first Broadway role because her friend's dad suffered a heart attack 19:00

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