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      Home > News > National > Lower North Island

    Thousands of people have felt a 4.5 magnitude earthquake in the lower North Island

    Thousands of people have felt a 4.5 magnitude earthquake in the lower North Island



    The shake. centred 30 kilometres northwest of Levin and at a depth of 34 kilometres. occurred just after 2 this afternoon.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Entertainment:
    Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman has been arrested 18:35

     International:
    The US has sunk a 'prize' Iranian warship — here's how it unfolded 18:17

     Cricket:
    Black Caps and Kolkata cricket fans alike are hoping for more of the same from Finn Allen 18:07

     Soccer:
    The Football Ferns have beaten American Samoa 3-nil to finish round two of Oceania qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup 18:07

     Entertainment:
    Shia LaBeouf has been arrested again 18:05

     Entertainment:
    Olivia Dean was the big winner at the BRIT Awards 17:35

     Rugby:
    Jamie Joseph's refusing to close the door on coaching the All Blacks one day 17:27

     Living & Travel:
    Iran drags more countries into Middle East war: What you need to know with Laura Tingle 17:17

     Rugby:
    An injury withdrawal for Sam Tanner means Sam Ruthe won't have to battle his training partner in Saturday's men's 1500 metre final at the national track and field champs in Auckland 17:07

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