GeoNet reports the magnitude 5.1 quake struck five kilometres northwest of Greymouth just before 11.40pm.

It was followed by four smaller aftershocks.

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Other Upper South Island News

08 May: Police have recovered 50-thousand dollars worth of jewellery following a burglary at a Motueka store

04 May: A man has been arrested after allegedly waving a knife at customers at a KFC in Nelson

02 May: Nelson City Council-owned properties at risk from landslips, are up for sale

02 May: One person has died and another is seriously injured after a two vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough last night

01 May: State Highway 1, between Blenheim and Seddon is closed to light vehicles following a serious crash around 8.15pm

21 Apr: State Highway six, in Lower Buller Gorge, is closed for the next half an hour or so as Police investigate a fatal crash

19 Apr: To our angry NRL coach watch... an early contender for this week's crown is the Roosters' Trent Robinson

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Today's News

Basketball:
The Denver Nuggets have struck back against the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning game three 117-90 to trail their NBA western conference playoff series 2-1 18:57

Entertainment:
Zayn Malik doesn't know if he has "truly been in love" 18:45

Rugby:
All Blacks rake Codie Taylor is refusing to stress about hooking back up with the Crusaders when they're at a low ebb 18:37

Netball:
The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have recorded their maiden fourth quarter win of the ANZ Premiership season in beating the Southern Steel 54-45 in Hamilton 18:37

Entertainment:
Rebel Wilson was "ashamed" of her eating habits before she lost weight 18:15

Entertainment:
Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman still "see each other all the time" despite their separation 17:45

Living & Travel:
Months on from the damaging Port Hills fires, locals have thrown a party for the fire crews who protected their homes 17:27

Entertainment:
David Beckham "didn't expect" the Spice Girls to reunite at wife Victoria's 50th birthday party 17:15

Rugby League:
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Marcelo Montoya have been ruled out of the Warriors' NRL matchup with the Sydney Roosters tomorrow 16:57

Entertainment:
Miranda Cosgrove was "not disappointed" by her 30th birthday 16:45

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