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    A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck the top of the South Island

    A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck the top of the South Island



    GeoNet says the quake hit 10 kilometres east of Seddon at a depth of 9 kilometres just after 12:30 this afternoon.

    Nearly 1500 people have reported feeling the shake.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Environment News
     03 Feb: Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo wants to leave a lasting impact on New Zealand rugby
     03 Feb: Communities around Hawke's Bay are commemorating 95 years since the 1931 earthquake
     02 Feb: Humidity in Auckland has hit 93 percent - and MetService says temperatures in the Super City are not expected to drop much lower than 29 degrees as the day goes on
     02 Feb: The operation is underway to submerge the capsized tourist boat in Akaroa Harbour
     02 Feb: Investigations are underway into what led a tourist boat to run aground just inside the Akaroa Heads
     01 Feb: MetService says this weekend's the perfect time for those in the South Island to get out, before the weather takes a turn
     01 Feb: Strong weather's expected to hit parts of the South Island early next week
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     Today's News

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     Law and Order:
    Sarah Ferguson offered Jeffrey Epstein woman with 'great body' after his release from prison 14:27

     Business:
    The latest rise in unemployment has been small - but unexpected 14:17

     Politics:
    The cost of school uniforms is a burden on families – is it time for the government to step in? 14:17

     Rugby League:
    Proposed changes to the kick-off in league's NRL for the 2026 season have been kicked into touch 14:07

     Entertainment:
    Rose Byrne has felt "grief" over becoming a mother 14:01

     Rugby:
    Codie Taylor's likely to have a delayed start to his 14th season of Super Rugby with the Crusaders 13:47

     Entertainment:
    Annie Murphy has paid tribute to her Schitt's Creek mother Catherine O'Hara 13:31

     Law and Order:
    There's still a large police prescence in a central Hamilton suburb with one person is in a critical condition, following reports of a shooting 13:27

     Law and Order:
    Serial sex offender and convicted murderer Malcolm Rewa's pleaded guilty to another historical rape - from behind bars 13:27

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