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    A significant earthquake has hit the lower North Island this morning - and been felt across the country

    A significant earthquake has hit the lower North Island this morning - and been felt across the country



    Estimates from Geonet show a magnitude 5.7 quake centred near Levin caused strong shaking.

    It's been felt widely across the Lower North Island, along with Hamilton and Blenheim.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Accident and Emergency:
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     International:
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     Soccer:
    A late lapse has cost the All Whites dearly in their 2-1 loss to Colombia in their international friendly in Florida 18:57

     Soccer:
    Heartbreak for the All Whites in Florida 18:37

     Motorsports:
    Broc Feeney has notched up a record equalling 16 poles in a Supercars season at the latest event in Sandown 18:07

     Entertainment:
    Kim Kardashian has branded a group of psychics "pathological liars" 17:42

     Rugby:
    The Silver Ferns will have the opportunity to cap off a wild 24 hours with a series win in England overnight 17:27

     Golf:
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     Entertainment:
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