A 4.8 quake struck 10 kilometres south of Seddon near the top of the South Island, just before 8:30 this morning, at a depth of 9 kilometres.

It was felt widely in the capital, and as far south as Christchurch.

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Other Upper South Island News

23 Apr: Two people have been charged after Police seized six rifles and 163 rounds of ammunition in rural Cheviot, near Kaikoura

16 Apr: A Frenchman on a working holiday's hoping to avoid a conviction for fighting police officers near Nelson

13 Apr: State Highway 6 between Blenheim and Nelson has reopened after an earlier crash near Canvastown closed it

12 Apr: More than 1000 people have made a chain around Nelson Hospital today, to demand funding for better care

04 Apr: A call to action, as Gisborne hospital staff shortages become even more critical

04 Apr: A Blenheim man has pleaded guilty to his mother's murder

04 Apr: A degree of closure for those impacted by the fatal boat capsize off Kaikoura in 2022

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Law and Order:
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National:
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International:
'Exciting' new study shows anti-smoking pill Varenicline could work for vape addicts 14:17

Business:
Five duffle bags containing 30 million dollars worth of cocaine, have been found at an Auckland business 14:07

Netball:
Northern Mystics skipper Michaela-Sokolich Beatson has explained why wing attack Peta Toeava has been training in the shooting circle in ANZ Premiership preseason 13:57

Entertainment:
Keri Hilson was "depressed" at the height of her fame 13:48

Health & Safety:
Anger over systemic failures that led to Christchurch Hospital staff being exposed to toxic fumes 13:47

Politics:
The Motor Trade Association says industries are back in the 'driver's seat' - with planned changes to work-place learning 13:27

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