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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02 Nov: Firefighters have put out a large blaze at a commercial property in Auckland's Orewa overnight

01 Nov: State Highway One in Christchurch's Hei Hei's now reopened - after a house fire forced it to close

01 Nov: A Lamborghini's burst into flames in a two-vehicle crash in Auckland's Remuera this afternoon

01 Nov: A person's been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition following a two-vehicle crash in the Bay of Plenty

01 Nov: Search and Rescue has located a nine-year-old boy - more than 12 hours after he went missing in Pahiatua in the Tararua District

31 Oct: A person's died after a car went into a river in the small Waikato town of Whatawhata

31 Oct: Health New Zealand has released footage of a fire that broke out in the Whangarei Hospital car park last week to quell speculation

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Law and Order:
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead in a Central Auckland apartment yesterday evening 9:27

Rugby League:
The Kangaroos believe complacency almost bit them where it hurts in a ragged 14-4 win over England in Liverpool 9:27

International:
Prince Andrew is leaving Windsor Estate. Why wasn't he given another property on the grounds? 8:17

Politics:
As US government shutdown drags on, 42 million people could be affected by food program cuts 8:07

Rugby:
The All Blacks XV has beaten the Barbarians 33-19 in Brentford, despite going down 19-nil early in the contest 8:07

Cricket:
Black Caps bowler Blair Tickner has added to his status as a cult hero 7:57

Soccer:
Arsenal's strengthened top spot on the English Premier League table with a 2-nil win at Burnley 7:57

Health & Safety:
Health New Zealand is launching Measles Immunisation Week tomorrow to get a growing outbreak under control 7:47

Living & Travel:
Thousands are expected to attend the opening of Waikato's Gourmet in the Gardens today 7:47

Business:
Firefighters have put out a large blaze at a commercial property in Auckland's Orewa overnight 7:37

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