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14 Mar 2025 9:01
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    A shock awakening for Wellington residents

    A shock awakening for Wellington residents



    Geonet reports a 4.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the city just before 7.30 this morning.

    It was felt as far as Blenheim, and locals are reporting hearing it coming, before a loud bang and jolt.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Gal Gadot was "scared to death" after a blood clot was discovered in her brain 8:35

    Maori:
    Language is a ‘central element in being Maori’ – using structured literacy to teach te reo misses the point 8:27

    National:
    Tobacco’s hidden friendly side: how the controversial plant could be used for good 8:17

    Motoring:
    The Desert Road between Turangi and Waiouru is re-opening from 1pm today, after two months of closure 8:17

    Living & Travel:
    Super Rugby's boss insists purists will be catered for as the competition evolves 8:07

    National:
    Mass layoffs at Education Department signal Trump’s plan to gut the agency 8:07

    Entertainment:
    Millie Bobby Brown is determined to "start a family" with Jake Bongiovi 8:05

    Law and Order:
    The sister of young Gloriavale man, Sincere Standtrue, is raising questions around the Coroner's investigation into his death 7:57

    Politics:
    Israel's decision to cut power to Gaza hits the strip's water supplies 7:57

    Business:
    A sociologist isn't worried about net migration inching closer to zero 7:57


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