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Clayton Hops has planted the variety on four Tasman farms, with 10ha this year.
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Emergency services were called to Little Sydney St shortly after 8am.
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An NH90 helicopter and four specialist canyon teams are scouring the area.
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Downpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding, slips and poor driving.
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Police helped move up to 100 Twisted Frequency campers from rising floodwater.
A North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather.
Road crews have tackled 4500 jobs, yet four key routes remain closed.
Ticket sales are down about 1000 compared to last year, deepening long-term debts.
Heavy rain and strong wind watches are in force for several South Island ranges.
Public access, including the Abel Tasman Great Walk, will continue as normal.
ABs past and present in attendance included Israel Dagg, Ethan de Groot and Will Jordan.
Police say the caravan overturned about 5.55pm on Korere Tophouse Rd.
Earlier torrential rain left cars driving through door-high flooding in Onehunga.
A second burst of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms is due around midnight.
Frank Harris said he lost control of his body and was sorry he tried to kill his father.
Sunny skies may turn to rain after lunch. The central North Island may get thunderstorms.
Other winners included the cast of hit film Tinā and Shortland Street.
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Kiwis took out bladeshearing, but machine shearing and woolhandling went to the Aussies.