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The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including weather warnings back in force, a spate of suspicious fires in Dunedin, and the stoush over vegemite in prison. (Source: 1News)

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including weather warnings back in force, a spate of suspicious fires in Dunedin, and the stoush over Vegemite in prison.

A range of weather warnings and watches are in force for parts of the country today.

Three suspicious fires in Dunedin kept firefighters busy overnight.

Some schools remain closed over asbestos contaminated toys.

The US has moved an aircraft carrier into the Caribbean, amid growing tension with Venezuela.

An Australian prisoner has launched legal action over a ban on Vegemite in jails.

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