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16 Feb 2026 15:07
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    A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has struck just south of Rotorua this morning

    A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has struck just south of Rotorua this morning



    According to GeoNet, the depth of the quake was 107 kilometres, and hit at around twenty to nine.

    Many people have reported feeling the shake.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Environment News
     16 Feb: Raw sewage is once again being pumped into the sea close to Wellington's southern shoreline, as heavy rain lashes the capital
     16 Feb: Firefighters have responded to more than 850 calls overnight - with severe gusts and intense downpours in the centre of the country
     16 Feb: Blustery winds and heavy rain are continuing to impact parts of the country - particularly the lower North Island
     16 Feb: Large swathes of the country are waking up under MetService weather warnings
     15 Feb: Residents due to be hit by heavy rain and severe gales are being warned to act now
     15 Feb: The low pressure system is far from finished - hauling a plethora of weather elements our way
     15 Feb: The North Island is continuing to get a battering from the weather this weekend
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Let's go to Livigno... and qualifying for the freeski big air More...

    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    More evidence of an improving economy - from the amount of freight hitting our roads More...


     Today's News

    		 Environment:
    Raw sewage is once again being pumped into the sea close to Wellington's southern shoreline, as heavy rain lashes the capital 14:57

     Business:
    More evidence of an improving economy - from the amount of freight hitting our roads 14:07

     Politics:
    Who has most access to the top? What 5 years of transport ministers’ diaries reveal 14:07

     Business:
    Potential for cost-cutting in the 1.8 billion dollar Interislander replacement plan 13:47

     Business:
    The housing market may be yet to turn a corner 13:27

     Business:
    Strong signs of economic turnaround from the latest half-year results 13:07

     Business:
    Retailers remain cautious despite a bump in card spending over the New Year period 12:47

     Law and Order:
    DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match suspect's glove, FBI says 12:47

     General:
    Winter Olympics 2026: Matt Graham on dual moguls 'dad podium' as weather forces reschedule — quick hits from day nine 12:07

     Rugby League:
    Former New South Wales second rower Ryan Hoffman's welcoming a change to rugby league's representative selection criteria 11:57

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