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    Firefighters are wanting to make the most of favourable weather conditions, as they battle to contain a wildfire in Canterbury

    Firefighters are wanting to make the most of favourable weather conditions, as they battle to contain a wildfire in Canterbury


    The blaze remains at 980 hectares with 110 firefighters at the scene.

    There are currently light winds in the area but that is set strengthen this afternoon, with the risk of breakouts.

    State Highway 73 remains open under traffic restrictions.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Environment News
     24 Oct: Movement around some parts of the South Island remains limited, with several highways closed due to the weather
     23 Oct: Authorities say people affected by today's ferocious winds should stay cautious into the night
     23 Oct: Dozens of houses have lost roofs, there are widespread power cuts, and trees are uprooted everywhere - by fierce winds still buffeting the South Island and lower North
     23 Oct: A tiny fossil suggests bowerbirds once lived in ancient New Zealand – new research
     23 Oct: Several thousand people have lost power across the upper half and west coast of the South Island
     23 Oct: A plea to those under rare red weather warnings, to take them seriously
     22 Oct: Damaging gales and heavy rain are expected to lash the lower North Island and most of the South Island tomorrow
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     Rugby:
    A claim that prior coaching tweaks have generally triggered positive outcomes for the All Blacks 21:17

     International:
    Satellite images show White House's East Wing has been demolished for Donald Trump's ballroom 21:07

     Entertainment:
    Busy Philipps has admitted the Dawson's Creek cast were still hopeful James Van Der Beek would join their reunion "up until the last second" 21:00

     Rugby:
    All Blacks vice-captain Ardie Savea's reflecting on some fond memories, ahead of a fitting start to their end-of-year tour against the four Home Nations 20:57

     Entertainment:
    Bella Hadid has apologised for her "stamina" after her runway return at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 20:30

     Entertainment:
    Kristen Bell is "still shocked" Adam Brody agreed to be in Nobody Wants This 20:00

     Entertainment:
    Ciara has teamed up with True Religion for a new campaign celebrating "women who hustle" 19:30

     Cycling:
    Kiwi cyclist Campbell Stewart missed out on a bronze medal in the men's scratch race at the Track World Championships in Chile, despite seemingly crossing the line in third place 19:07

     Entertainment:
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs woke up in prison "with a knife to his throat" 19:00

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