The road was blocked and diversions were in place at Waipara and Greta Valley. Motorists have been advised to expect delays and to avoid the area.

Farmers and growers in the Hurunui District have a unique opportunity to recycle agri-plastics for free as part of a new ...

"They range from Amberley, Waipara, Springfield, Rangiora, Rakaia, Leeston and Tekapō," Hands said. Another is burning in Shannon (Otago). Earlier on Saturday, FENZ had asked the public not to ...