“Flippin heck, just had an earthquake here in Masterton ... felt very strong here,” one said. "Really strong up Rangitumau, stuff fell in our living room but nothing broken," wrote another ...

People from Eketāhuna, Masterton and Dannevirke posting on social media described a scary experience. Strong earthquake rocks Lower North Island (3 min 17 sec) "Man that was scary as hell ...

Four Masterton churches have been damaged in suspicious blazes, overnight, while three others also appear to have been targeted. One church has praised the efforts of a local police officer who ...