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RNZ understands the well-known farming advocate died after being electrocuted while fixing a garage door on his property in Ashburton.

Another person has been treated by paramedics as a result of the blaze in Hornby.

The crucial transport link south of Kaitāia was destroyed by dozens of slips during a storm in August 2022.

The Christchurch City Council will today decide if it will make changes to the roads outside the Christchurch Hospital, which could slow access for emergency services but increase available parking.

The Bridge Hill fire is now under control, with drone teams up overnight checking for hotspots. Audio

Chris Allen, 62, was a well-known and respected Canterbury farmer.

The ASB's third quarter regional economic scoreboard gives top marks to Otago, followed by Canterbury and Southland.

Healthcare workers walk off the job again today as the nurses union's dispute with Health NZ over pay and resourcing continues.

The fires have been contained but firefighters will remain at the scenes to keep track of any flare-ups.

Papanui High School students were among those evacuated from the fire area but the school hasn't been approached.

The village has a permanent population of around 700 people, plus holiday homes, but it can swell up to 10,000 people during busy weekends.

It means parks could close if the danger gets too high.

From the best feud to the best comeback, Jamie Wall acknowledges and congratulates all the achievers.

It could be a wet day ahead for many, MetService says. Audio

NZ Punjabi Multimedia Trust raises more than $12,000 for the Starship Foundation through a "radiothon".

About 50 firefighters have been tackling the blaze overnight, with reinforcements expected on scene at first light.