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      Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    At least 390,000 hectares of land has been burnt as wildfires continue to rage in Australia

    At least 390,000 hectares of land has been burnt as wildfires continue to rage in Australia


    More than 20 fires are burning in the state of Victoria, with a State of Disaster declared.

    One person was found dead near a vehicle in the area of Gobur last night.

    Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the damage is significant.

    He says at least 300 structures have been destroyed, including homes, a school and machinery sheds.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Accident and Emergency News
     17 Jan: A safe and successful evacuation after more than 40 people became trapped between slips on State Highway 2
     17 Jan: A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches
     16 Jan: Police are launching a rescue operation to remove people stuck in between land slips on Waioeka Gorge on State Highway two
     16 Jan: One person's been critically injured after a firearms incident in Auckland's Onehunga
     16 Jan: Police still haven't spoken to three victims fighting for their lives in hospital - after a shooting at a Waitarere Beach home this week
     16 Jan: Two people are dead after a serious crash on Te Rapa Road in Hamilton overnight
     16 Jan: One person has died and three others are injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 near Winton, Southland
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     Today's News

    		 Entertainment:
    Nick Reiner's former attorney insists his client is "not guilty" despite stepping down from his case 11:23

     Education:
    Students are being reminded not to be too harsh on themselves, as NCEA results come out 11:07

     International:
    Today in History, January 17: When Lance Armstrong finally admitted to Oprah he doped his way to seven Tour de France titles 10:57

     Entertainment:
    Chelsea Handler has taken a shot at Timothee Chalamet for his boastful comments in interviews 10:53

     Law and Order:
    The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has appeared in court in the US 10:47

     Environment:
    Sarah Blizzard's stunning sportsmanship helps Dutch bobsledders achieve Winter Olympics dream 10:27

     Law and Order:
    Police in the Far North are encouraging would be cops on South Island waiting lists to make the trip up 10:27

     Entertainment:
    Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a rideshare driver, according to police 10:23

     Accident and Emergency:
    A safe and successful evacuation after more than 40 people became trapped between slips on State Highway 2 10:16

     Business:
    Finance Minister Nicola Willis has dropped some hints about this year's budget 10:06

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