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15 Feb 2026 7:50
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    AND here.. Fire and Emergency's declared a prohibited fire season for parts of Otago

    AND here.. Fire and Emergency's declared a prohibited fire season for parts of Otago


    Starting 8am Monday, the Lakes and Glendhu Bluffs areas will be affected.

    It means no outdoor fires are allowed and all fire permits revoked.

    Otago District Manager Phil Marsh says forecast rain didn't happen, so conditions are hot and dry enough to be a significant fire risk.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     14 Feb: Otorohanga and Tairawhiti are in the path of bad weather this weekend
     14 Feb: Heavy swells are on the horizon for Wellington and Wairarapa - for the coming days
     14 Feb: Otorohanga resident are still assessing the devastation caused by last night's heavy downpours
     14 Feb: A state of emergency has been declared for the Otorohanga District in the Waikato - which has been inundated with widespread flooding and slips overnight
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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    Ireland has beaten Italy 20-13 in their Six Nations rugby clash in Dublin 7:37

    Environment:
    The weather's intensifying over eastern parts of the North Island - with a potentially hazardous deluge on the cards 7:27

    Entertainment:
    Gwyneth Paltrow underwent a treatment to filter toxins from her blood after battling "chronic fatigue" and "brain fog" 7:21

    Law and Order:
    French SailGP skipper Quentin Delapierre is grateful the frightening high speed collision with New Zealand wasn't much worse 7:17

    Cricket:
    South Africa has cleaned up New Zealand by seven wickets at cricket's T20 World Cup 7:07

    General:
    Jakara Anthony wins dual moguls gold at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 7:07

    Entertainment:
    Busy Philipps's heart is "deeply hurting" following James Van Der Beek's death 6:51

    Basketball:
    The Breakers have been undone by another freakish Bryce Cotton performance to fall 92-89 to the 36ers in Adelaide 6:27

    Entertainment:
    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni failed to reach a settlement deal on Wednesday (11.02.26) 6:21

    Environment:
    The North Island is suffering another weekend of weather chaos and it may be in for more 21:57


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