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Canterbury crash: Emergency services rush to Twizel-Omarama Road

Two people have been injured follwing a serious crash on Twizel-Ōmarama Rd, Waitaki near Twizel this morning. A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they’re...

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Grass fire in Twizel: Eighteen fire crews, four helicopters battle 5ha blaze

Eighteen firefighting crews and four helicopters are battling a large grass fire in Glenbrook, near Twizel, in Canterbury. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand...

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Massive Twizel $600m solar farm to power 100,000 homes

A $600 million solar farm planned for the Mackenzie Basin — if approved — will power up to 100,000 homes, and ticks every box, its backers say. Far North...

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Twizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rain

Increased wind speeds whipping through the Mackenzie District have grounded five of seven helicopters tackling a raging scrub fire near Twizel. A fire chie

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Twizel fire: All helicopters fighting Canterbury scrub blaze grounded by wind

Chief says fire 'very difficult to fight'.

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Watch: Wild weather, Twizel blaze and airport delays

Get up to date with all the latest NZ Herald headlines.

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People to be evacuated as significant scrub fire rages in Canterbury

Crews are monitoring the fire’s progress throughout the night.

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Tribute for Twizel crash victim talks of 'prior turmoil' for her family

The victim's father has been battling cancer before the weekend crash occurred.

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One seriously injured after car hits house in Twizel

A car has "come off the road and into a section and ended up against the side of a house".

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Extreme fire: Scientists trigger rare 'fire devil' near Twizel in world-first experiment

They’re among the most dangerous and dramatic features of a rising 'extreme fire' threat.

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