Conservation Comment: Wild pines a fire risk
It is time the fire service and DoC looked at ways to remove these pine trees.
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Pigeon Valley fire: Fire contained and controlled by crews
Firefighters have created a 30m "black-out" zone around the fire area.
Person seriously injured in Nelson workshop fire
Emergency services were called to the building fire on Rutherford St just before 7am.
Man in custody after 'family harm incident' turns into blaze
Police told everyone to lock themselves inside, "someone is running around with a knife".
Man charged after using flamethrower during Nelson fire ban
The incident took place in the middle of the Tasman District, under a fire ban.
Police seek information after suspicious Napier fire
Emergency services were called to the Taradale property around midafternoon.
State of emergency extended for another week in the Nelson-Tasman region
There is currently still 250 people evacuated from their homes.
Fitness studio dreams shattered by fire
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Fitness studio dreams shattered by fire
"My sister-in-law was sleeping in there. She just got out in time."
'Total idiots' behind pyrotechnics display during Nelson fire ban
The display proceeded despite a total ban on lighting any fires in the area.
'Legend' pilot crashed fighting Tasman forest fire
Bill Reid suffered minor injuries during the hard landing
Motueka firefighters tackle likely volatile coolstore blaze
Quick work by fire brigade has prevented a massive fire from taking off.
New Plymouth house at centre of AOS callout torched overnight
The fire is being treated as suspicious, police say.
Flamethrower ignited and blasted during Tasman fire ban
The festival ran all weekend and was located near Upper Takaka.
High winds prevent fire-affected residents returning to homes
Residents who have returned to their homes told to be prepared to leave at short notice.
'A tough, hard slog' - inside the Nelson fires mop-up
With the Nelson fires knocked down, crews have a long, tough mop-up job ahead of them.
Fast-moving fire north of Lake Taupō
Earlier today, a scrub fire was extinguished in Kaingaroa, south of Rotorua.
Viewpoint NZ: Endangered seagulls, Black Power and the next bushfires
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Nelson firefight costing $1 million a day
The cost of the wildfires in Nelson could yet exceed the Port Hills fires in 2017.
Big Read: Into the darkness - the Nelson night fighters
Cherie Howie spends a shift with the fire crews who clock in after the sun goes down.
Nelson fires 'still the boss' after flare ups overnight
Female firefighter hospitalised yesterday with dehydration is "recovering well".
'A line of fire': Owner of destroyed house recalls horror
The owner of the house destroyed in the Nelson blaze describes watching the fire approach.
Eighty illegal fires lit during restriction period
Eighty illegal fires lit since restrictions started, fire boss says
Tasman fires: Heroics, heartbreak in burning landscape
Cherie Howie tells of charred properties and disrupted lives as the battle goes on.
Focus: Civil Defence gives latest on Nelson fires
Civil Defence gives latest on Nelson fires.
Civil Defence gives latest on Nelson fires
Fighting the blaze will take weeks, if not months, fire chief warns today.
Great South Rd reopens after car yard inferno
Traffic had to be diverted from scene of blaze in South Auckland this morning.
The heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many Kiwis
Hunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.
Editorial: Fire has been well fought
One of New Zealand's largest forest fires appears to have been well fought.
Nelson forest fires: 'It's good to have a home to come home to'
At 4pm today, the 3000 residents of Wakefield got the news they were hoping for.
Nelson bush fires: Wakefield residents can return to homes immediately
Officials said it was a balancing act allowing 680 households to return.
Nelson fires could still be burning in March
Wakefield evacuees could return home tonight, dew and high humidity helping firefighters.
Boozed Brighton beachgoers rescued from rip
"The other guy thought that he'd be a saviour and he got taken out as well".
Nelson councillor details harrowing reality of horror blaze
"It's no exaggeration to say that today Nelson felt like it was under attack."