GNS Science duty volcanologist Ery Hughes says the earthquakes weren't continuous, most occurring before 11pm and another burst about 3am.

She says such swarms are common in geothermal areas.

GeoNet's website, specifies the earthquakes peaked at 3.4 in magnitude.

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22 Mar: Police are investigating reports of shots being fired at a house in Gisborne

22 Mar: The Chiefs are looking forward to the upcoming bye after opening an eight-point gap atop the Super Rugby Pacific ladder

21 Mar: Five people are injured - one critically - after a crash in southern Waikato

20 Mar: Rain's pounding parts of Hawke's Bay and Gisborne today

20 Mar: Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan confirms lock Tupou Vaa'i is fit for tomorrow's Super Rugby match against Moana Pasifika in Pukekohe after he played through a knee-knock against the Blues

19 Mar: A couple of All Blacks will sit out Moana Pasifika's home game against the Chiefs in Pukekohe on Friday night with minor injuries

19 Mar: A man's appearing in court today accused of two Pokémon heists in Taupo

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Rugby:
The Blues' Super Rugby Pacific title defence is teetering on the brink of collapse after suffering a 42-19 hiding at the hands of the Crusaders at Eden Park 7:27

Rugby League:
Newcastle Knights backrower Dylan Lucas is facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines following a hamstring injury in their 26-6 NRL loss to the Titans on the Gold Coast 7:17

Soccer:
Wellington Phoenix women's coach Paul Temple is refusing to give up hope his side can make the A-League playoffs after their 2-nil loss to the Central Coast Mariners 5:47

Accident and Emergency:
The Tongariro Crossing is closed with a rahui is in place following the death of a man yesterday 4:47

Motoring:
Oscar Piastri snares first Formula 1 pole position for Chinese Grand Prix and Lewis Hamilton wins sprint race 21:37

Law and Order:
Police are investigating reports of shots being fired at a house in Gisborne 18:57

Law and Order:
A Wellington man's been sentenced to home detention after Customs raided his home and found more than 20,000 child abuse images 18:37

Law and Order:
A person has died near the Carterton's New World after a shooting just after 4pm 18:27

Rugby:
Crusaders first five Taha Kemara's relishing the chance to make amends off the tee in tonight's Super Rugby Pacific derby against the Blues at Eden Park 18:17

Motorsports:
Kiwi driver Liam Lawson's determined to build on some positive moves in the sprint race at the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix 18:07

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