The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 miles and was centred 18 miles west of Port Vila, the largest city in Vanuatu.

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Set a mammoth 658 to win by New Zealand, England were bowled out for 234 with injured captain Ben Stokes not batting.

The veteran seamer took his 391st and final Test wicket as New Zealand completed a huge win on his home ground in Hamilton.

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The England captain will have a scan on his hamstring after the 423-run defeat to New Zealand in the third Test.

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Set a mammoth 658 to win by New Zealand, England faded away to 234 with injured captain Ben Stokes not batting.