You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image.By online online News National 0 Comments A magnitude 4.8 earthquake has struck off the coast of Kaikoura. GeoNet said the 79km-deep quake struck 145km east of Kaikoura at 4.55am. The quake was lightly felt in central New Zealand, according to GeoNet user reports. Related Stories Crackdown on 'nangs' as misuse continues to grow University campus evacuated over fire in classroom Teen allegedly raped after sharing pizza One hurt in large Timaru building fire Government's diesel deal 'won't drop price' Power bill info sought Christchurch flatmates solve own robbery Woman accused of stealing from hospital patients Nine days' more diesel secured in Z deal Inquiry into how baby in Christchurch injured 'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme Two injured in Lincoln crash, roads blocked More Add a Comment Login or register to post comments.