The 8.1 magnitude quake was 17-kilometres deep.

Local authorities are currently assessing the possibility of a tsunami.

There's currently no warning for New Zealand.

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27 Dec: A severe thunderstorm warning's in place for Selwyn, Ashburton, and Christchurch City, with a high chance of large hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning

27 Dec: Another active day of weather will bring storms, hail and showers to parts of the country today

26 Dec: More than 2100 people have reported being rattled by a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the lower North Island, about quarter past 7

25 Dec: Metservice has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Waitaki and Dunedin City

25 Dec: A summer spruce-up for Auckland's Harbour Bridge has been cancelled - with heavy rain on the way later this week

25 Dec: The West Coast is in for a soaking this Christmas, with heavy rain expected all day

25 Dec: Aucklanders could be spared from the rain this Christmas despite earlier forecasts

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