You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. News National 0 Comments A strong magnitude 4.3 earthquake shook the South Island early today. The 5km deep quake struck 55km northeast of Mt Cook at 4.29am, GNS Science said. It was felt as far north as Taupo, according to user reports on the GNS Science website. APNZ Related Stories Police China trip a classic bid to 'curry favour' - Little Gen Z drinking alcohol less, or not at all Judge rejects sex offender's mental impairment claims Questions raised over NZ police officers' trip to China Number of youths kept in cells 10 times higher than two years ago Chch-Melbourne flight forced to turned back twice Dealer allegedly used register to bully customers New plan to reduce family, sexual harm Overnight bushfire on Port Hills being treated as suspicious Luxon's 'wealthy and sorted' quote in running for annual contest Four killed in crash near Rotorua named Vehicles seized after multiple-car crash in Christchurch More Add a Comment Login or register to post comments.