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    There's been a 4.9 magnitude earthquake in the central North Island

    There's been a 4.9 magnitude earthquake in the central North Island



    GeoNet reports the earthquake struck 40 kilometres south-east of Turangi, at 7.12pm.

    It was 45 kilometres deep.

    There have been around 3000 reports on the GeoNet website of the shake being felt in the central and southern North Island.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Politics:
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     Cricket:
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     Accident and Emergency:
    One hiker's died, and another's been rescued from a track on the South Island's West Coast 17:07

     Cricket:
    England resume at 134 for six with the bat against Australia as day four of the second Ashes test begins in Brisbane 16:57

     Law and Order:
    A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of an Auckland man in Mount Wellington on Friday 16:17

     Politics:
    An law enforcement expert says the latest revelations about Jevon McSkimming show failures with process 16:07

     Golf:
    Kiwi Daniel Hillier is even through eight holes in a tie for sixth in the final round of the Australian golf Open at Royal Melbourne 16:07

     Rugby:
    Kiwi running prodigy Sam Ruthe has comfortably won the national schools 1500 metres title in Hastings 14:57

     Environment:
    ???1;A mix of strong gales and wet weather is punching through the South Island 14:27

     Business:
    Kiwifruit company Zespri, is confident about the growth potential of the US market - despite ongoing trade disruptions 14:07

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