The grass fire is contained, but has burnt 20 hectares on both sides of Springvale Road, destroyed a shed, and scorched the exterior of one house.

Most evacuated residents were able to return home last night.

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International:
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Accident and Emergency:
Eight people have been taken to hospital after a crash in central Hawke's Bay this morning 11:07

Basketball:
Tall Blacks coach Judd Flavell is trying to progress Parker Jackson-Cartwright's basketball ambitions 10:57

Entertainment:
Thierry Mabonga has defended John Davidson after the campaigner's use of the N-word during the BAFTAs 10:51

Law and Order:
Two women will appear in court today - and a man next month - in relation to a reported shooting in Waikato's Te Kauwhata, north of Huntly 10:47

National:
How Peter Mandelson went from US ambassador to arrested over misconduct claims 10:37

Politics:
Australians urged to consider leaving Israel and Lebanon, as diplomats' families offered evacuation from Middle East 10:27

National:
How Russia is intercepting communications from European satellites 10:27

Law and Order:
The coach of a 25-year-old MMA fighter killed in an unprovoked attack, wants minimum sentences for similar coward punch attacks 10:27

Entertainment:
John Davidson has said he is "deeply mortified" after shouting a racial slur during the Bafta Film Awards 10:21

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