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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04 Jan: State Highway 35 at Tolaga Bay has reopened to one lane and it's expected to be fully reopened later this morning

03 Jan: MetService is forecasting severe weather to batter the North Island's East Coast this weekend

03 Jan: The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region

02 Jan: Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather

02 Jan: Crans-Montana ski resort fire witnesses recall how the tragic blaze unfolded

02 Jan: Parts of the North Island should brace for thunderstorms tonight

02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening

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