A 4.8 quake struck 10 kilometres south of Seddon near the top of the South Island, just before 8:30 this morning, at a depth of 9 kilometres.

It was felt widely in the capital, and as far south as Christchurch.

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Other Upper South Island News

08 Jan: One person's seriously injured after a glue drum exploded at an industrial site near Motueka

06 Jan: Police are seeking an Auckland man in relation to assault and theft offences

03 Jan: The Central Hinds have claimed a second win over the Canterbury Magicians in three days to move into third on the women's Super Smash ladder

03 Jan: The Central Stags are looking to get their Super Smash title defence back on track in Nelson this afternoon

30 Dec: Officials are closely monitoring strong winds across the West Coast, upper South Island, and lower North Island, which have left thousands of people without power

28 Dec: Crews are cleaning up an oil spill along a stretch of State Highway 73, between Christchurch and the West Coast

27 Dec: The holiday drowning toll stands at one - after a person was swept out to sea on Auckland's West Coast yesterday afternoon

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Soccer:
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Entertainment:
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Soccer:
Auckland FC are looking to reignite their season on the back of a goal fest in tonight's A-League match-up against the Roar in Brisbane 17:27

Basketball:
The Breakers aren't concerned about their sub-par home record in the Australian NBL this season 17:27

Living & Travel:
The Breakers are focusing on performance, not their lowly position on the Australian basketball league ladder 17:27

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Environment:
Donald Trump pulls US out of dozens of international organisations on environment and security 17:07

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