GeoNet says the tremor caused moderate shaking, with a depth of 35 kilometres.

It says the quake may have been felt in the upper South Island and lower North Island.

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13 Feb: There's now more options for Christchurch residents, keen to visit Nelson

11 Feb: The Office of the Auditor-General's cleared Health New Zealand of claims it misrepresented Nelson Hospital's waiting list numbers

04 Feb: A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck the top of the South Island

03 Feb: The Office of the Auditor General's quashed claims about Health New Zealand removing patients from waitlists in Nelson

02 Feb: A cyclist's died after colliding with a car on State Highway 1 near Marlborough's Grassmere this morning

30 Jan: Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks

30 Jan: The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes

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Environment:
The North Island is suffering another weekend of weather chaos and it may be in for more 21:57

Entertainment:
Lindsey Vonn is recovering after undergoing a third surgery following her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics 21:51

Entertainment:
James Van Der Beek was reportedly working on a memoir prior to his death 21:21

Environment:
A warning for those in weather affected zones to be vigilant as it starts to get dark 21:17

Skiing:
Valentino Guseli thought he saw an 'omen from the shred gods' during the 2026 Winter Olympics halfpipe final 21:07

Entertainment:
Alfonso Ribeiro will "always be there" for James Van Der Beek's kids following the actor's death 20:51

Entertainment:
Authorities believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy is still alive 20:21

Entertainment:
Bijou Phillips has launched an urgent appeal to find a kidney donor 19:51

Entertainment:
Stacy Keibler says it was a "gift from God" to be with James Van Der Beek in his "final days" 19:21

Health & Safety:
Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event 18:57

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