GeoNet reports the shake struck 40km north-east of Picton, at a depth of 28 kilometres - just before three this afternoon.

Over nine-thousand five-hundred people have reported feeling it - majority in the Wellington region.

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16 May: MetService is warning of heavy rain and northwest gales for parts of southern and central New Zealand tonight

16 May: An injection of life to a plot that's been empty for 10 years on Lyttelton's main street

15 May: Return of the huia? Why Maori worldviews must be part of the ‘de-extinction’ debate

15 May: Estimations road repairs in Selwyn following recent severe weather, will cost four-million dollars

14 May: One-test All Black Brett Cameron's completed a remarkable comeback from an ACL rupture to be on the Hurricanes bench as they begin their run home to the Super Rugby playoffs

14 May: A planned three billion dollar inland port in Otago hopes to support soaring freight volumes in the region

12 May: A state of emergency on storm-hit Banks Peninsula is set to be reviewed again

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Today's News

Accident and Emergency:
Fourteen people have been rescued from a boat that reportedly began taking on water off the coast of Tauranga, east of Motiti Island in the Bay of Plenty 21:57

Entertainment:
Scarlett Johansson thinks child stardom can be a "dangerous thing" 21:37

Law and Order:
The Police have started a review to ensure police has sufficiently strong controls over police technology and equipment for non-work-related purposes 21:17

Entertainment:
Seth Rogen wrote 'The Studio' with Dave Franco "specifically" in mind for a role 21:07

International:
What does birthright citizenship mean? Can Trump end it? 21:07

Entertainment:
Mel B has praised Eddie Murphy as a "proper father" 20:37

Entertainment:
King Charles advocated for the benefits of eating well amid cancer treatment at a Buckingham Palace garden party 20:07

Entertainment:
Demi Lovato and Jutes are reportedly set to tie the knot on Memorial Day weekend 19:37

Entertainment:
Sofia Vergara wants her next boyfriend to be as rich as she is 19:07

Rugby:
No qualms from Crusaders lock Antonio Shalfoon over a trio of All Blacks missing from their forward pack for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Waratahs in Sydney 18:57

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