GeoNet reports the shake struck 40km north-east of Picton, at a depth of 28 kilometres - just before three this afternoon.

Over nine-thousand five-hundred people have reported feeling it - majority in the Wellington region.

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01 Jan: MetService is forecasting strong weather to hit the South Island's north-western regions today

01 Jan: A wet start to the New Year for the top of the South Island

31 Dec: Heavy rain is expected for the Northwest of the South Island

31 Dec: Stormy weather's forecasted to keep battering Northland and Auckland until later tonight

31 Dec: Power is likely be restored tonight, and support's available for Horowhenua locals affected by Sunday's severe weather event

31 Dec: More rain's on the way for many parts fo the country this New Year's Eve

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

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Today's News

Cricket:
Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann is the surprise inclusion in the Australian squad for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India 15:27

Soccer:
Auckland FC goalkeeper Michael Woud is on guard for the Newcastle Jets attack ahead of this afternoon's New Year's Day A-League clash in Auckland 15:27

Environment:
MetService is forecasting strong weather to hit the South Island's north-western regions today 14:57

International:
Queen Camilla recalls being 'furious' after being indecently assaulted by man on train as a teenager 14:47

Politics:
(CCN - INCLUDES AUCKLAND IN THE TOP LINE) 14:47

Law and Order:
A Search and Rescue operation is underway in Dunedin's mountainside, following a missing person's cry for help 14:07

Politics:
The government's calling for transparency in the wake of a cyber security breach - that could put patients' medical data at risk 13:37

Accident and Emergency:
Five people have been injured after a three-vehicle crash east of Queenstown 13:27

Soccer:
A chance for Auckland FC to exact revenge in this afternoon's A-League contest against the Newcastle Jets at Mt Smart 13:17

Entertainment:
If you get lost in the bush, can you really survive by drinking your own pee? 13:07

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