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Astronomers say it is very unlikely parts of an apparent meteorite will be found in New Zealand after the object flashed across the twilight sky last night.
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A suspected meteor has been spotted by people across the country tonight.
The object, described by many eyewitnesses as a "bright fireball" followed by long vapour cloud, was spotted from as far south as Ashburton to the Waikato town of Tirau, around 6.30pm.
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  Witnesses report 'fireball' meteor
 
There have been numerous reports of what appears to be a meteor shooting across the sky in the South Island and lower North Island.
Sightings of a "ball of coloured flame" or "silver fireball" have been witnessed in Christchurch, Whanganui, Wellington, Kapiti Coast, Nelson and Kaikoura between 6pm and 7pm on Monday.
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