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Wellingtonians have reported being jolted in their sofas and beds last night - by a sharp 4.9 magnitude earthquake

7 November 2025

Wellingtonians have reported being jolted in their sofas and beds last night - by a sharp 4.9 magnitude earthquake

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Wellingtonians have been rattled by a magnitude 4.9 quake
	6 Nov: Wellingtonians have been rattled by a magnitude 4.9 quake... more

Five people have been arrested following a gang tangi in Rotorua today
	6 Nov: Five people have been arrested following a gang tangi in Rotorua today... more

A Rotorua man found with imported objectionable material described as New Zealand's most serious case - has lost his bid to keep his name secret
	6 Nov: A Rotorua man found with imported objectionable material described as New Zealand's most serious case - has lost his bid to keep his name secret... more

US election results suggest Trump’s coalition of voters is collapsing
	6 Nov: Democrats have emerged from US elections triumphant, but they should temper their optimism.... more

Otago University students are likely to face disciplinary action after fireworks were fired at Police - for the second night
	6 Nov: Otago University students are likely to face disciplinary action after fireworks were fired at Police - for the second night... more

Booker prize 2025: the six shortlisted books, reviewed by experts
	6 Nov: Six works of literary fiction at its most adult.... more

When is the Brazilian F1 grand prix Australian time and how to watch Oscar Piastri in action
	6 Nov: Oscar Piastri enters this weekend's Formula 1 racing, trailing his teammate by one point in the drivers' championship. Here is how to follow the Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix.... more

The White Stripes join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - their primal sound reflects Detroit’s industrial roots
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Fireworks are believed to have started a large vegetation fire in Dunedin
	6 Nov: Fireworks are believed to have started a large vegetation fire in Dunedin... more

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