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North Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours
Motorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.
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Canterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefighters
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‘Family man above all else’: Wife’s tribute to farmer who died after electric shock
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Respected Canterbury farmer electrocuted in 'freak accident' fixing garage door
'He was articulate and passionate... but above all else he was just a lovely man.'
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Bird flu update: 160k chooks to be killed after authorities say only one farm affected
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Residents urged to evacuate amid fears huge fire could reach township overnight
Crews are working to contain a 'rash' of fires across the South Island.
'Stressful time for team': Poultry farm at centre of bird flu outbreak says cull happening fast
It comes as tests are due back today to see how widely the virus has spread.
Summer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30C
MetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.
Second Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fears
The chickens will be euthanised by CO2 containerised gas, an industry standard practice.
'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ
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'It's really quite scary': Ground zero at Otago chicken farm bird flu outbreak
Process under way to cull 80,000 chickens on Otago farm.
80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads to second shed
There is no indication the H7N6 virus has spread beyond the farm.
What you need to know after bird flu found on Otago chicken farm
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High nitrate levels trigger health warning for South Canterbury residents
Do-not-drink notice issued in Waimate as nitrate levels breach safe limits.
First case of high pathogenic strain of bird flu found on Otago egg farm
Ministry acting quickly after H7N6 detected on farm in Otago.
What lies beneath: A small NZ town harbours a classic underwater secret
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Temperatures forecast to exceed 30C across NZ this week
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Death of ‘wonderful’ teacher aide referred to coroner
Renee Whitcher's death has shocked the small North Canterbury town.
Medicinal cannabis grower Puro seals Australian deal
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Wintry blast: Temps to plunge near freezing, rain, hail, late-season snow to lash south
If you're in Queenstown, be prepared for chilly 1C overnight temperatures tomorrow.