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'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms - alerts to be issued for hot spots

Fire and Emergency New Zealand suspended all fire permits in Canterbury due to extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 37°C and strong winds creating a high wildfire risk.

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Heat alerts are on the way for northern and eastern parts of the country, with Fire and Emergency New Zealand warning of an “extreme fire danger” day in...

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'Real risk': FENZ warns of extreme fire danger as temperatures set to swelter

No open air fires can be lit in Canterbury over the weekend with temperatures rising into the 30s and strong northwesterlies predicted.

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Heat alerts, fire risks with temperatures set to reach 37C

MetService has issued heat alerts for hotspots across the country as temperatures are forecast to soar on Friday.

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'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms - alerts to be issued for hot spots

Heat alerts are on the way for northern and eastern parts of the country, with Fire and Emergency New Zealand warning of an “extreme fire danger” day in...

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NZ Herald broke the news in Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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