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    Thousands of people have reported feeling a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near the capital this afternoon

    Thousands of people have reported feeling a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near the capital this afternoon



    The light quake struck 45 km north-west of Levin, at a depth of 5 kilometres just before 2pm.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Rugby League:
    Warriors coach Andrew Webster is not a fan of changing the NRL rulebook 16:57

     Entertainment:
    Taylor Swift allegedly told Blake Lively that Justin Baldoni "knows something is coming" 16:31

     Law and Order:
    Sexual assault charges have been dropped against former University of Otago pro-chancellor Bruce Aitken  16:17

     Living & Travel:
    Should you leave the air con on for your pets? 16:07

     Entertainment:
    Kristin Davis is hopeful Sex And The City will continue after And Just Like That 16:01

     Entertainment:
    A$AP Rocky thinks being a dad has made him "cooler" 15:31

     Rugby:
    Vern Cotter feels he's achieved what was asked of him at the Blues 15:27

     Rugby League:
    Warriors coach Andrew Webster is creating a battle on the wings, with two players added to the ranks this NRL season 15:27

     Law and Order:
    A 19-year-old charged with murdering an elderly woman in Canterbury's Selwyn early today, has appeared in court 15:07

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