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Parts of NZ to soar into mid-30s as hot weather lashes most of the country
New Zealand recorded its hottest day in over three years yesterday, almost reaching 37C.
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Blenheim, Masterton and Hamner Springs each topped 30C.
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A stifling 98 per cent humidity will make the day feel hotter than the 27C forecast.
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