GeoNet reports it occurred just before 7am, at a depth of 18 kilometres - causing moderate shaking.

So far, 69 people have reported feeling the shake through the website.

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29 Nov: One person is seriously injured following a two vehicle crash involving a motorbike on Wellington's Akatarawa Road

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29 Nov: A person's died, after being pulled unresponsive from the water in Canterbury's Glenbrook

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Politics:
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is expected to rally supporters, MPs, and candidates in Auckland today - in an attempt to get the base ready for next year's election 11:57

Motoring:
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