The tremor had a depth of around 13 kilometres.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre is urging people to stay observant and exercise normal caution near the sea.

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International:
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Entertainment:
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Environment:
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Living & Travel:
Surfing is the leading cause of water-related injuries in New Zealand every summer 8:06

Cricket:
Another win for table-toppers Hobart in cricket's Big Bash league 7:56

Entertainment:
Marisa Abela was "disappointed" to find her partner "on the floor being sick" - because she thought he was about to propose 7:53

Environment:
Records could roll as an Australian heat wave crosses the Tasman 7:36

Law and Order:
Police say a man wanted in Western Australia over the shooting of a woman on Wednesday is not a licenced gun owner 7:26

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