Fire risk now ’extreme’ in the Bay of Plenty
The fire risk across most regions of New Zealand is now extreme.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking the public to be vigilant as the environment is like a dry piece of tinder, just waiting to go up in flames.
Fire bans are in place in Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty/Central North Island, Christchurch City and Banks Peninsular, Nelson, Marlborough and Central Otago. Read more on SunLive
Worst Xmas ever?
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
Share your Christmas mishaps below!
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