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9 Jan 2026 21:31
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    A fire believed to have been caused by a passing train in Christchurch's Heathcote Valley has been put out

    A fire believed to have been caused by a passing train in Christchurch's Heathcote Valley has been put out


    Fire and Emergency says four units worked to extinguish a grass fire in a paddock next to a railway line at Ferrymead Heritage Park.

    They were called to the fire at about four o'clock - but swiftly brought it under control

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     09 Jan: A deep, magnitude 5.4 earthquake has struck the lower North Island, in south Taranaki
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will reportedly release a cookbook this year 21:23

    Environment:
    The remaining pilot whales stranded at Farewell Spit have been refloated 21:16

    Entertainment:
    Kelly Brook refused to move house because her dad's ashes were scattered in her garden 20:53

    Entertainment:
    Leonardo DiCaprio is worried people no longer have an "appetite" for cinema 20:23

    Entertainment:
    Jesy Nelson's ex-boyfriend Chris Hughes has branded her a "warrior" after she revealed her eight-month-old twin daughters have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition 19:53

    Entertainment:
    Nicola Peltz Beckham has celebrated her "best birthday yet" 19:23

    Cricket:
    The Wellington Blaze have claimed a six wicket win over lower-South Island's Sparks in the women's Super Smash T20 competition at the Basin Reserve 18:57

    Entertainment:
    Henry Winkler believes retirement would be "deadly" 18:53

    Health & Safety:
    Ice Paks sold at Kmart are being recalled over toxin fears 18:37

    Entertainment:
    Zion Foster has shared a touching tribute to his twin daughters after fiancée Jesy Nelson revealed they had been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition 18:23


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