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  •   Home > News > Environment

    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

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     Today's News

    Law and Order:
    Palestinian prisoners freed as Israeli hostages released under Gaza ceasefire 9:07

    Environment:
    Thousands of homes remain without power - after severe thunderstorms and strong gusts struck the Northland town of Mangawhai around three this morning 8:57

    Environment:
    Tornado-like winds in the Northland town of Mangawhai around three this morning has caused damage to homes and powerlines 8:17

    Politics:
    High school students may be more likely to say no to vaping, if they know more about its effects 8:07

    Cricket:
    New Zealand Cricket say a decision on Sophie Devine's playing future will be announced in due course after confirming the White Ferns captain is taking a break from the game to prioritise her well-being 8:07

    Entertainment:
    Benedict Cumberbatch is "not a typical movie star" 8:00

    International:
    South Vietnamese want to find and bury their war dead. Why is it so hard? 7:57

    Rugby:
    The Black Ferns Sevens have marched into the semifinals at the latest event on the World Series calendar in Perth 7:37

    Entertainment:
    Charli XCX has been like a "big sister" to Addison Rae 7:30

    Business:
    An expectation a turnaround in the property market is on the horizon 7:27


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