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    A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has hit near New Plymouth

    A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has hit near New Plymouth



    GeoNet says it struck at 2.35 this afternoon - and was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometres and was located about 35 kilometres north of the city.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     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
     16 Dec: Residents of a South Taranaki village have been on standby overnight to evacuate, as a vegetation fire rages nearby
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     Today's News

    		 Law and Order:
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     Entertainment:
    Matt Smith has spilled that filming on Star Wars: Starfighter has wrapped - and he is confident it's going to be a major hit 18:50

     Rugby:
    High jumper Hamish Kerr is shaping as one of the major contenders for the Halbergs Supreme prize in February 18:37

     Entertainment:
    Kylie Minogue wants Margot Robbie to play her in a future biopic - but is worried she's now too famous to portray her on screen 18:20

     Living & Travel:
    Auckland's central city is set for a boost, with upgrades to the home of the ASB Classic tennis tournament 18:17

     Entertainment:
    Kate Winslet gave herself some blunt advice on Goodbye June - "don't f*** it up" 17:50

     Business:
    Most parts of the economy are growing again 17:37

     Accident and Emergency:
    It's likely two climbers missing on Aoraki Mount Cook were killed in a ice avalanche - and search efforts have ended 17:27

     International:
    FBI deputy to step down from role less than 12 months after appointment 17:27

     Entertainment:
    Anthony Joshua plans to "outclass and hurt" Jake Paul in their fight 17:20

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