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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01 Jul: A young Motueka family's lost their home to severe flooding in Tasman's Motueka Valley

28 Jun: Nelson Mayor Nick Smith says the death of a person from floodwaters is a tragedy

27 Jun: Fire and Emergency says a number of households on Moteuka River West Bank Rd in Tasman have been impacted by floods

27 Jun: More than 17 schools around Nelson and Tasman are closed, due to the wet weather

27 Jun: Heavy rain is prompting evacuations in Marlborough this morning

26 Jun: Some Marlborough residents are preparing to evacuate, as wild weather batters the region

19 Jun: Lone survivor of Air India crash farewells brother as investigations continue into crash

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Business:
Woolworths is recalling potentially plastic-infused mince, sold in its North Island stores 13:27

Rugby League:
The odds are shortening on Des Hasler being the first NRL head coach to be punted this season 13:07

Entertainment:
Sir Brian May doesn't believe that his Queen bandmate Freddie Mercury has a secret daughter 13:06

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Scarlett Johansson has revealed that her twin brother Hunter was her most enthusiastic supporter at the premiere of Jurassic World Rebirth 12:36

Law and Order:
Police are preparing to investigate a Gore toddler's death - for a third time 12:27

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James Norton is "crazily grateful" for the "pain" of his split from Imogen Poots 12:06

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