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Radio New ZealandNews report · Aug 27, 11:20 PM
Queenstown residents evacuated as flooding, slips threaten homes
Firefighters were called out to properties throughout Central Otago overnight.
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Queenstown residents evacuated as flooding, slips threaten homes
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What happened Firefighters were called out to properties throughout Central Otago overnight.
The headline split The left frames it as "Queenstown residents evacuated as flooding and slips hit homes". The center frames it as "Queenstown residents evacuated as flooding, slips threaten homes".
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Left / center-leftQueenstown residents evacuated as flooding and slips hit homes
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CenterQueenstown residents evacuated as flooding, slips threaten homes
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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Aug 27, 10:04 PM
Queenstown residents evacuated as flooding and slips hit homes
Residents were evacuated overnight as heavy rain flooded Queenstown homes, triggered slips and blocked roads, with a Civil Defence welfare hub opened for those needing help.
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