GeoNet says the moderate quake had a depth of 24 kilometres, striking shortly after 9pm.

People have told our newsroom the shaking went on for some time, rattling windows and glassware.

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07 Nov: Concerns from Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano over the A-League's officiating following a season-ending injury to one of his key attackers

07 Nov: Wellingtonians have reported being jolted in their sofas and beds last night - by a sharp 4.9 magnitude earthquake

05 Nov: Police cordons have lifted around a central Wellington street after reports of a firearm

05 Nov: Dozens of police officers have swarmed a central Wellington property, blocking off Webb, Hankey and Hopper Streets

04 Nov: This year's winning Bird of the Year - karearea is attacking Wellington walkers on a popular bush walk

03 Nov: The fire is still burning at a house in Wellington's Island Bay - reported just before seven this evening

03 Nov: Two further injuries have smothered Wellington's mojo in a 1-all A-League football draw against Central Coast in Gosford

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Today's News

Soccer:
Concerns from Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano over the A-League's officiating following a season-ending injury to one of his key attackers 18:57

Entertainment:
Kerry Katona sees herself as a "great example" of turning your life around 18:37

Rugby League:
Kiwis stand-off Dylan Brown is singing the praises of his halves partner ahead of the Pacific Championships final 18:37

Entertainment:
Reese Witherspoon is convinced Jennifer Aniston is "not who people think she is" 18:07

Netball:
The Silver Ferns complaints which triggered the standing-down of New Zealand coach Dame Noeline Taurua have been revealed 18:07

Living & Travel:
Readers on the grief that comes with euthanising a dog 18:07

Entertainment:
Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria Baldwin is convinced she was voted off Dancing With The Stars because of a social media "campaign" 17:37

Technology:
An internet outage during NCEA exams yesterday means some students might turn to derived grades to counteract the disadvantage 17:27

Entertainment:
Ariana Grande is "beyond devastated" to be missing the Wicked: For Good premiere in Brazil due to flight issues 17:07

Rugby League:
Veteran Kiwis halfback Kieran Foran reckons his retirement is the gift that keeps giving 16:57

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