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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30 Oct: Reports of looting, at weather ravaged farms in the lower part of the South Island

29 Oct: Thousands are still without power in the lower South Island, after last week's wild winds

29 Oct: Global climate plans need urgent acceleration to meet 2035 emissions target, UN report finds

28 Oct: Damage in the lower South Island is so widespread, efforts to restore power could take weeks

28 Oct: It was restless night for many, with 19-thousand lightening strikes hitting the North Island and many in the south waking up to snow

27 Oct: Snow's closed a number of South Island state highways

27 Oct: Areas already hit by last week's wild weather are in for another round

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