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    NASA's scrapped the launch of a giant helium balloon today, because of unfavourable weather

    NASA's scrapped the launch of a giant helium balloon today, because of unfavourable weather


    Unacceptable wind and cloud at Wanaka Airport this morning, meant it couldn't go ahead.

    It's hoped conditions will be better tomorrow.

    Once launched, the 2.5 tonne super pressure balloon the size of Dunedin's Forsyth Barr stadium, will circle earth for 100 days.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     16 Oct: A number of highways in northern Taranaki will stay closed until tomorrow - while crews assess damage from Tuesday's heavy rain
     16 Oct: Cautious optimism New Zealand could once again be home to the now-extinct Moa, by the year 2035
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     Today's News

    		 Rugby:
    The Canterbury rugby team are expecting another torrid home knockout as they host Hawke's Bay in the second NPC semifinal tonight, to see who'll play Otago in the final 21:16

     International:
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     Entertainment:
    Ace Frehley has died aged 74 20:17

     International:
    Prince Andrew giving up his royal titles and honours after speaking with King Charles 19:56

     Entertainment:
    Olivia Culpo has suffered a "little bit of an identity crisis" since giving birth 19:47

     Entertainment:
    Sam Fender has won the 2025 Mercury Prize 19:17

     Motoring:
    A crash in Northland has closed Matai Bay Road near Carrington Estate on the Karikari Peninsula 18:56

     Entertainment:
    Jennifer Aniston is "much gentler" on her body nowadays 18:47

     Soccer:
    Auckland FC attacker Logan Rogerson is expecting their new English target-man to succeed ahead of tonight's A-League football season opener away at Melbourne Victory 18:36

     Soccer:
    Coach Giancarlo Italiano has realistic expectations for the Wellington Phoenix ahead of tonight's A-League men's football season-opener away in Perth 18:26

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