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Thousands of people today felt one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Australia amid warnings of aftershocks

16 August 2025

Thousands of people today felt one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Australia amid warnings of aftershocks

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A safer Auckland CBD for cyclists - from today
	15 Aug: A safer Auckland CBD for cyclists - from today... more

Little sign of recovery soon for the country's sheep numbers, as they continue to drop
	15 Aug: Little sign of recovery soon for the country's sheep numbers, as they continue to drop... more

The discovery of an extinct shelduck highlights the rich ancient biodiversity of the remote Rekohu Chatham Islands
	14 Aug: Many birds on Rekohu Chatham Islands show how ‘island syndrome’ influences evolution – they are distinct but remain closely related to species on the mainland.... more

Central Otago's troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant is going to be checked on less regularly
	14 Aug: Central Otago's troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant is going to be checked on less regularly... more

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake's shaken Hastings - just before 6pm
	13 Aug: A magnitude 4.8 earthquake's shaken Hastings - just before 6pm... more

Dagger beaks and strong wings: new fossils rewrite the penguin story and affirm NZ as a cradle of their evolution
	13 Aug: Newly revealed fossils of four new ancient penguin species highlight how their early evolution optimised wings and feet for powerful underwater propulsion.... more

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of West Papua
	12 Aug: A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of West Papua... more

The Warriors are determined to fight their way back into the NRL's top four after three losses on the trot
	10 Aug: The Warriors are determined to fight their way back into the NRL's top four after three losses on the trot... more

Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney's braved some wild Queensland weather to go back-to-back in qualifying for today's two races at the Ipswich 440
	9 Aug: Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney's braved some wild Queensland weather to go back-to-back in qualifying for today's two races at the Ipswich 440... more

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

Environment:
Thousands of people today felt one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Australia amid warnings of aftershocks 21:16

Netball:
The second-tier status of netball's ANZ Premiership ... compared to Australian Super Netball ... has been alluded to by former Northern Stars coach Kiri Wills 18:57

Rugby:
A half-century for Taranaki in rugby's NPC as the Bulls roared home with the points over Auckland, at a sodden Eden Park ... on Gold Sport 18:57

Rugby:
All Blacks second five Jordie Barrett believes Billy Proctor is ready to take the mantle as the preferred centre 18:37

Law and Order:
An incident at Waikato's Springhill Prison has ended after going into lockdown 18:27

Law and Order:
Hiker found dead after brown bear attack on trail in northern Japan, officials say 18:17

Law and Order:
Emergency services are standing down after an incident unfolding at Waikato's Springhill Prison 18:07

Rugby League:
The Warriors women have a vision of achievement that extends well beyond results on the field 18:07

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