6.1 quake was second biggest of 2870 aftershocks
GeoNet has recorded nearly 3000 aftershocks of East Cape quake - last night's among them.
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More than 140 quakes of magnitude 4 or greater since Friday
Seismologist warns there is still an increased probability of a bigger quake.
6.1 quake strikes off coast of North Island
"That was a good one, felt like it last for a full minute of strong but gentle rocking."
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Earthquake swarm: 5.4 magnitude aftershock hits east coast
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Kiwis urged to be careful in the water today after tsunami alert
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Locked-down Auckland faces level-2 freedom after PM's 2.27am 'bugger it' earthquake moment
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Fran O'Sullivan: Quake a rollicking reminder to share the reins
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Earthquake swarm/tsunami risk: Weeks of aftershocks expected
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Tsunami waves hit Norfolk Island
Residents on a remote Australian island were told to seek higher ground.
Lockdown luck: Covid stopped team of scientists being in Kermadecs as quake hit
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Kiri Allan thanks New Zealanders after tsunami threat downgraded
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'When an event like this happens, people should not have to go hunting for information.'
Incredible wave surge rolls into East Coast beach
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Tsunami evacuees lambast Civil Defence over conflicting messages, no alerts
Some say the mixed messages could have cost lives if a tsunami reached our shores.