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A stark warning for the South Island around fire risks - as Canterbury battles winds of up to 150 kilometres

20 September 2025

A stark warning for the South Island around fire risks - as Canterbury battles winds of up to 150 kilometres

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Fire and Emergency is urging South Islanders refrain from lighting any outdoor fires this weekend
	20 Sep: Fire and Emergency is urging South Islanders refrain from lighting any outdoor fires this weekend... more

Severe weather warnings are in place for southern and central New Zealand, this weekend
	20 Sep: Severe weather warnings are in place for southern and central New Zealand, this weekend... more

MetService is warning of heavy rain and severe gales across the South Island, beginning this evening
	20 Sep: MetService is warning of heavy rain and severe gales across the South Island, beginning this evening... more

DOC's racing to cull predators before an expected beech mast in the South Island this summer
	20 Sep: DOC's racing to cull predators before an expected beech mast in the South Island this summer... more

The school holidays have kicked off and so has the weather for some
	20 Sep: The school holidays have kicked off and so has the weather for some... more

Woolworths says it takes food safety responsibilities seriously, as it faces a hefty fine for failing to control a rat infestation
	19 Sep: Woolworths says it takes food safety responsibilities seriously, as it faces a hefty fine for failing to control a rat infestation... more

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake had struck off the east coast of Russia
	19 Sep: A 7.8 magnitude earthquake had struck off the east coast of Russia... more

An old building near Porirua is set to be knocked down, to make way for an open grassed area
	18 Sep: An old building near Porirua is set to be knocked down, to make way for an open grassed area... more

Firefighters are continuing to fight one large scrub fire in Canterbury, fuelled by strong winds and forestry slash
	17 Sep: Firefighters are continuing to fight one large scrub fire in Canterbury, fuelled by strong winds and forestry slash... more

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07 Nov: Power has been restored to the Far North but residents are being asked to continue to conserve power today +++++++++++++

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