You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image.By online online 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 Canterbury baby's death still a mystery 12 years on Disgraced top cop pays back $500 for hotel stays during affair Charge against man whose partner was shot by police dropped Kiwi drivers' poor attitudes among reasons for high road toll, police say Fatal crashes not declining fast enough, Brake NZ says Trial for Fleming murder-accused to begin Teachers slam new draft curriculum SUBSCRIBER More power needed, grid operator says Weld cracking a fishhook to bridge use Lotto 2582 Body found in search for missing Motueka man Few concerns over vigilantes flying drones at duck-shooters More Add a Comment Login or register to post comments.