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A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has struck 20 kilometres south-east of Seddon - at the top of the South Island, at a depth of 15 kilometres - about 5.40pm

17 December 2024

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has struck 20 kilometres south-east of Seddon - at the top of the South Island, at a depth of 15 kilometres - about 5.40pm

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Police say law-breaking will not be tolerated - as officers keep an eye on a large gang funeral in the Wellington region
	17 Dec 2024: Police say law-breaking will not be tolerated - as officers keep an eye on a large gang funeral in the Wellington region... more

The manhunt's on for a man wanted over the death of a former gang president shot dead in Lower Hutt
	17 Dec 2024: The manhunt's on for a man wanted over the death of a former gang president shot dead in Lower Hutt... more

Police don't believe there's a genuine risk at Nelson schools that were sent threatening emails this morning
	16 Dec 2024: Police don't believe there's a genuine risk at Nelson schools that were sent threatening emails this morning... more

Emergency services are responding to a water-related incident, near Nelson
	13 Dec 2024: Emergency services are responding to a water-related incident, near Nelson... more

A man accused of murdering a woman in her Blenheim home can now be identified as her son
	13 Dec 2024: A man accused of murdering a woman in her Blenheim home can now be identified as her son... more

Police investigating this week's homicide in Hutt Valley are receiving lots of information, but have made no arrests so far
	13 Dec 2024: Police investigating this week's homicide in Hutt Valley are receiving lots of information, but have made no arrests so far... more

Police believe those involved in a fatal shooting in Lower Hutt are gang affiliated
	12 Dec 2024: Police believe those involved in a fatal shooting in Lower Hutt are gang affiliated... more

More details as police hunt a homicide suspect - after a man died with gunshot wounds in Lower Hutt yesterday
	11 Dec 2024: More details as police hunt a homicide suspect - after a man died with gunshot wounds in Lower Hutt yesterday... more

Police say a person has died in hospital, after falling into a coal range at a home in Renwick - in Marlborough
	10 Dec 2024: Police say a person has died in hospital, after falling into a coal range at a home in Renwick - in Marlborough... more

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28 Jul: Atmospheric river to bring more heavy rain, strong winds to northland, auckland, upper south island (NZ Herald)

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31 May: North and south korea are in an underground war - kim jong un might now be winning (BBCWorld)

27 May: Wet and ‘miserable day’ in store for parts of the country (Stuff.co.nz)

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Living & Travel:
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Cricket:
Australian cricket legends pay tribute to Bob Simpson as a "giant" of the game 21:26

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Netball:
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