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    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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     26 Jan: A Central Otago town's operating under urgent water restrictions, after a burst bank impacted supply
     26 Jan: Residents in the Northland town in Mangawhai are continuing to assess the damage to their homes - following tornado-like gusts last night
     26 Jan: Wild tornado-like storms in the Northland town of Mangawhai - have damaged property, sent furniture flying and caused two people to be taken to hospital
     25 Jan: Backcountry huts are in for a big funding boost this summer
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