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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22 Dec: A 44-year-old man is expected in court following a 24 hour standoff with police in Blenheim

18 Dec: Hundreds of seabirds have washed up along the west coast of the North Island in the last month

17 Dec: A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has struck 20 kilometres south-east of Seddon - at the top of the South Island, at a depth of 15 kilometres - about 5.40pm

17 Dec: Police say law-breaking will not be tolerated - as officers keep an eye on a large gang funeral in the Wellington region

17 Dec: The manhunt's on for a man wanted over the death of a former gang president shot dead in Lower Hutt

16 Dec: Police don't believe there's a genuine risk at Nelson schools that were sent threatening emails this morning

13 Dec: Emergency services are responding to a water-related incident, near Nelson

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Soccer:
Liverpool have widened the gap atop the Premier League standings after a 3-1 win over Leicester City at Anfield 11:57

International:
Israel bombs Yemen power stations and airport in strikes against Houthis 11:57

Accident and Emergency:
Searches are continuing by land, air and sea in the Bay of Plenty - for a man who's been missing since Christmas Day 11:37

Living & Travel:
How to switch off digitally these holidays to be present with family and friends 11:17

Cricket:
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Motoring:
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Environment:
Wet conditions are expected to continue around the East of the North Island - after some heavy falls last night 10:47

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