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

10 Jan: MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the South Island West Coast

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

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Accident and Emergency:
A search is continuing for a swimmer swept down the Waikato River yesterday afternoon 15:07

Living & Travel:
The Breakers are vowing to shelve their woes as they return to the Australian basketball league court less than 48 hours after an 41-point crushing at the hands of the Sydney Kings 14:57

Entertainment:
Jenny McCarthy faces bedroom "challenges" with Donnie Wahlberg because she's constantly battling to block out his snoring 14:53

Law and Order:
Eloise Worledge was snatched from her bed. 50 years on her aunt is still looking for answers 14:47

Entertainment:
Nikki Glaser has been warned off making jokes about "America's sweetheart" Julia Roberts at the Golden Globe Awards 14:23

Soccer:
A post-season party in Ibiza is already in the offing for lowly Macclesfield after pulling off arguably the biggest upset in FA Cup history in front of their home fans 14:07

Entertainment:
Shaun Ryder was forced to miss Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's funeral because he was struck down with a bout of pneumonia 13:53

Rugby:
New Zealand Giant Slalom skiing star Alice Robinson isn't switching focus despite surprise showings in a different discipline 13:47

Business:
New Zealand households and small businesses will soon have a simpler way to slash their electricity bills 13:27

Environment:
A new species of spider has been discovered tunnelling underground in Taranaki 13:27

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