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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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     Environment:
    Parts of the country are in for a very hot weekend, with temperatures above 30 degrees - forecast to hit 37 in Hastings on Sunday 8:06

     Environment:
    Solar to the fore as grid sails through heatwave and record demand 8:06

     International:
    Donald Trump says US oversight of Venezuela could last for years 7:57

     Entertainment:
    Leonardo DiCaprio missed the Palm Springs Film Awards due to Donald Trump's military action in Venezuela 7:53

     Basketball:
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     Health & Safety:
    The College of GPs is hoping more medical graduates will specialise in primary care - to improve New Zealander's access to health 7:36

     Cricket:
    England vice-captain Harry Brook apologises for incident at New Zealand nightclub ahead of Ashes 7:27

     Business:
    A warm welcome for significant changes to laws for earthquake-prone buildings 7:26

     Entertainment:
    Barry Manilow is doing "better" 7:23

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