A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has rocked New Zealand’s South Island at about 9am (local time) on Wednesday. People as far north as Auckland reported feeling shaking, with more than 14,000 felt reports on GeoNet. The epicentre of the quake was near Christchurch, which was devastated by an earthquake in 2011.

Fierce winds are fuelling a wildfire - and making it too dangerous for firefighters to tackle - near Pukaki Downs in the South Island. An orange, strong wind warning is in force for the Canterbury High Country,

A magnitude-6 earthquake has struck in the centre of New Zealand's South Island, government seismic monitor GeoNet says, but initial reports indicate no injuries or significant damage. The earthquake,