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First Responders – Springvale fire update #2

· February 25, 2026

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters supported by four helicopters have contained and largely suppressed a large grass fire in the Springvale area near Clyde. Fire and Emergency New Zealand...

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First Responders – Springvale fire

· February 25, 2026

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand firefighters are working to contain a large grass fire at Springvale, near Clyde in Central Otago this evening which is...

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Water search and rescue underway, Palmerston North

· February 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Palmerston North Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Phil Ward: A water search and rescue operation is currently underway in Palmerston North. At around 11.20pm last...

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Confusion over who is meant to deal with ongoing power cuts

· February 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Damage from the storm to electricity networks was extensive. Wellington City Council Residents across the lower North Islandare getting increasingly frustrated with power providers and the...