The Country'Fire fair', big burn to raise awareness of extreme firesTwo days of fire events to be held at Waitaruke, north of Kaeo, on Friday and Saturday.31 Jul 10:00 PM
The CountryBatten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New ZealandBrace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.12 Jul 07:32 PM
The CountryYour weather: Showers today but mild winter forecastIt may be wet today but winter is set to be warm and dry.11 Jun 06:04 PM
The CountryHorror week continues: Four dead in three crashes todayLatest crash continues a horror period - bringing the total killed in one week to 26.04 Apr 10:45 PM
The CountryThunderstorms and downpours cover North IslandRisk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island31 Mar 06:19 PM
The CountryAlleged Nelson arsonist namedSeveral serious fires broke out in the Nelson Bays area in February.27 Mar 03:01 AM
The Country'Stupid' flamethrower pleads guiltyPeter Murdoch was filmed using a flamethrower while the Tasman fires burned out of control24 Mar 11:49 PM
The CountryTwo people charged after fire lit in the Tasman DistrictPolice were notified just after 2pm that someone had been seen trying to start a fire.06 Mar 01:49 AM
The CountryLittle appetite for ditching HorizonsWhanganui's rural board to discuss any discontent about Horizons Regional Council01 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryPigeon Valley fires: Burnt valley's locals on edgeResidents of tinder-dry region stay ready to flee after second major blaze in weeks.28 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryLive: Residents evacuated earlier allowed to go home'I actually didn't take everything out from the last time I packed', says B&B owner.27 Feb 07:42 AM
The CountryRoadside mowing a no-go in RuapehuDry conditions in Ruapehu District have prompted a restricted fire season.18 Feb 03:59 PM
The Country'Legend' pilot crashed fighting Tasman forest fireBill Reid suffered minor injuries during the hard landing17 Feb 09:46 PM
The CountryMotueka firefighters tackle likely volatile coolstore blazeQuick work by fire brigade has prevented a massive fire from taking off.17 Feb 07:31 PM
The Country'Don't burn': Total fire ban means no outdoor firesGas-fuelled barbecues are okay but all other outdoor fires are banned.17 Feb 04:02 PM
The CountryNelson firefight costing $1 million a dayThe cost of the wildfires in Nelson could yet exceed the Port Hills fires in 2017.13 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryBig Read: Into the darkness - the Nelson night fightersCherie Howie spends a shift with the fire crews who clock in after the sun goes down.13 Feb 07:44 AM
The CountryNelson fires 'still the boss' after flare ups overnightFemale firefighter hospitalised yesterday with dehydration is "recovering well".12 Feb 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTasman fires: Heroics, heartbreak in burning landscapeCherie Howie tells of charred properties and disrupted lives as the battle goes on.12 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryCivil Defence gives latest on Nelson firesFighting the blaze will take weeks, if not months, fire chief warns today.12 Feb 02:52 AM
The CountryThe heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many KiwisHunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.11 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryFirefighting crew from Whangārei on standby for NelsonThree Northlanders working in non-firefighting roles in Nelson.11 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryNelson councillor details harrowing reality of horror blaze"It's no exaggeration to say that today Nelson felt like it was under attack."10 Feb 09:02 PM
The CountryTasman fires: 'Our home is not far away from the fire. Everybody's worried'Terry Coleman isn't sure if he'll have a home to go back to.10 Feb 02:36 AM
The CountryTasman fire: Evacuated pets and stock in best of hands"It's our lifework too, to care for animals in any situation."10 Feb 12:16 AM
The CountryTasman fire: Wakefield schools urged to closeTasman district fire forces some Wakefield residents to be evacuated - councillor07 Feb 07:31 PM
The CountryNelson fire: At least two more days of 'very hard firefighting'Overnight, some residents of Wakefield have been evacuated.07 Feb 07:25 PM
The CountryNelson fire: SPCA and MPI save pigs from certain deathThey were told it wasn't safe but they couldn't leave the pigs trapped inside a pen.07 Feb 06:57 PM
The CountryNo rain in sight for Tasman fireWarm day, light winds but no rain forecast today for Tasman fire zone07 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryPigeon Valley Fire: Further evacuations, Govt set up $20,000 relief fundYesterday the 1900-hectare fire was reduced by 300-hectares.07 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryHot January for Whanganui - but not the hottestIt was a hot January - but last year's was hotter07 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryPigeon Valley Fire: Time to scarper — with what?When the time comes to flee, what do you grab?07 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryNelson bush fire: Residents given temporary access to check on propertiesMore evacuations underway as a result of Pigeon Valley Fire as winds, humidity increase.07 Feb 07:53 AM
The CountryRain coming to tinder-dry Tasman - but it's a week awayIt is another sunny day for the tinder dry Tasman region with rain likely a week away.06 Feb 04:59 PM
