It shows the quake struck just before 9pm, 30 kilometres west of the town, and 5 kilometres below the surface.

Geonet says it may have also been felt in Milford Sound, Te Anau, and surrounding areas.

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22 Oct: Fonterra's announced a 75-million-dollar investment to expand butter production at its South Canterbury Clandeboye site

22 Oct: Canterbury have made two changes to their starting side for Saturday's South Island showdown with Otago to decide the NPC season

22 Oct: Our newsroom understands Police believe a sudden death in Queenstown this morning, was after a fall from a balcony

21 Oct: Another round of heavy rain and strong winds is moving up the country

19 Oct: North Otago coach Luke Herden reckons they're peaking at the business end of rugby's Heartland Championship

19 Oct: Canterbury coach Marty Bourke has his fingers-crossed for the unlikely release of two players for next Saturday's NPC final against Otago

19 Oct: Canterbury coach Marty Bourke concedes there's emotion tied to next weekend's NPC final against Otago

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Politics:
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Entertainment:
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Environment:
Damaging gales and heavy rain are expected to lash the lower North Island and most of the South Island tomorrow 21:17

Entertainment:
Jimmy Fallon is heartbroken after the death of his family dog 21:00

Entertainment:
Ben Stiller insists comedy is about having the freedom to speak "truth to power" 20:30

Entertainment:
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International:
The 'peppercorn' lease deal that allows Prince Andrew to live in the Royal Lodge virtually rent free 19:57

Entertainment:
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