The tremor had a depth of around 13 kilometres.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre is urging people to stay observant and exercise normal caution near the sea.

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Law and Order:
The Police officer who led the investigation into the murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana is gutted his body hasn't been found 21:17

Law and Order:
Three men have been found guilty of murdering Waimate man, Anaru Moana 21:17

Entertainment:
Kim Kardashian has no idea what a jacket potato is 21:07

Law and Order:
A person's been arrested after armed police swarmed Innes Road in Christchurch's Mairehau this afternoon - called to reports of a gun 21:07

Law and Order:
A Virginia jury's awarded 10-million US dollars to a 28-year-old former teacher shot by a six-year-old student 21:07

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Olympic gold medallist Dame Denise Lewis secretly split from her music mogul husband Steve Finan two years ago 20:37

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Sir David Beckham has been knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle 20:07

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