Canterbury fire risk sees sky lanterns, fireworks canned ahead of Chinese New Year nzherald.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nzherald.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A large blaze covering five hectares in North Canterbury tonight has been contained, but multiple structures remain under threat and a public health warning.
Firefighters are battling a large vegetation fire on both sides of State Highway 1, south of Waipara. People are advised to avoid the area and delay all travel if planning to use this road. Crews from seven brigades are currently in attendance, .
Waitangi Day weather: Temperatures to reach well into 30s indianweekender.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from indianweekender.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.