It started at about 12:30 this afternoon.

The blaze has destroyed a derelict school.

About 50 firefighters are working to contain the blaze and a helicopter is attacking it from the sky.

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07 Mar: Cyclone Alfred is slowing – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it

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Dunedin:
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Tennis:
Novak Djokovic has been knocked out in his first match at the Indian Wells Tennis Masters 14:57

Entertainment:
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Cricket:
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Entertainment:
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Politics:
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Pierce Brosnan has addressed speculation about returning to the role of James Bond, but suggested the franchise should move forward with a new actor 13:34

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