Avalanche debris on the Harris Bluffs (left). The Routeburn Track intersects this avalanche path.

Great Walk season delayed as tracks damaged by bad weather

The start of Great Walk season has been delayed by bad weather in the South Island, with a number of tracks damaged or at risk from avalanches.

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Hundreds of students from Wellington’s two largest schools are isolating. 

Measles outbreak at Wellington schools: 'It's scary'

Thousands of close contacts have been identified and students are in isolation.

Tue, Oct 28

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