New ZealandFocus: Civil Defence gives latest on Nelson firesCivil Defence gives latest on Nelson fires.Watch12 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence gives latest on Nelson firesFighting the blaze will take weeks, if not months, fire chief warns today.12 Feb 02:52 AM
New ZealandGreat South Rd reopens after car yard infernoTraffic had to be diverted from scene of blaze in South Auckland this morning.11 Feb 09:15 PM
New ZealandThe 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
EditorialEditorial: Fire has been well foughtOne of New Zealand's largest forest fires appears to have been well fought.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNelson 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.11 Feb 06:17 AM
New ZealandNelson bush fires: Wakefield residents can return to homes immediatelyOfficials said it was a balancing act allowing 680 households to return.11 Feb 02:29 AM
New ZealandNelson fires could still be burning in MarchWakefield evacuees could return home tonight, dew and high humidity helping firefighters.10 Feb 11:10 PM
New ZealandBoozed Brighton beachgoers rescued from rip"The other guy thought that he'd be a saviour and he got taken out as well".10 Feb 10:24 PM
New ZealandNelson 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
New ZealandTasman fires live: 'The risk remains high'Prohibited activities include those where metal meets stone and that can generate sparks.10 Feb 08:00 AM
New ZealandTasman 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
New ZealandCommunity rallies to help fire evacueesLoo roll in the changing room, cornflakes in the bar:The clubroom-turned-free supermarket.10 Feb 02:16 AM
New ZealandFireman fighting Nelson blaze faces 'unfair' deportationOnline petition pushing for man fighting Nelson blaze to be spared.09 Feb 11:33 PM
New ZealandRabbit Island, Walters Bluff fires thought to be intentionally litPolice are seeking information as they continue to investigate the two fires.09 Feb 10:06 PM
New ZealandTwo overnight arrests in Nelson for arson offences"We remind people that the safety of the public and their properties is the priority."09 Feb 08:07 PM
New Zealand'Could take weeks to put out': Firefighters doing it tough inside cordonIt's not exciting, it's not glamorous and it's certainly not easy.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrong winds the 'biggest enemy' for Tasman firefightersNearly 900 properties were evacuated in the Wakefield area on Friday.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar fire sends person to hospitalOne person was taken to hospital after a car fire north of Motueka09 Feb 06:19 AM
New ZealandBig winds set to fan flames, disrupt helicopters fighting Tasman infernoWinds over 50km/h would ground the helicopters which have been dumping water on the blaze.09 Feb 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Our house is surrounded with black': Evacuated residents' mad dashAffected residents speak about being evacuated and helping out on the home front.09 Feb 02:34 AM
New ZealandDrone reported near Tasman fire-fighting effortsA second fire has broken out in Walter's Bluff, in Nelson.08 Feb 05:43 AM
New ZealandCity under fire as new blaze threatensNelson residents are being evacuated following a second fire.08 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandSmoke seen above Canterbury forestSigns of fire seen near forest north of Waimakariri River in Canterbury07 Feb 11:14 PM
New ZealandFire risk could more than double with climate changeNelson has already felt 15 days of "very high" or "extreme" fire danger this year.07 Feb 10:22 PM
New ZealandTasman fire: Wakefield schools urged to closeTasman district fire forces some Wakefield residents to be evacuated - councillor07 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandNelson 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
New ZealandMoment blaze began: 'Get the helicopters - and lots of them'At 2.13pm Scott then phoned 111, then he took the first photo of the fire.07 Feb 05:32 PM
New ZealandFire in the north: Crews save Ahipara housesFlames reached the deck of one home as fire crews battled to force the blaze back.07 Feb 05:03 PM
New ZealandNo rain in sight for Tasman fireWarm day, light winds but no rain forecast today for Tasman fire zone07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPigeon 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
New ZealandPigeon Valley Fire: Time to scarper — with what?When the time comes to flee, what do you grab?07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKeep your phones on: Wakefield residents told to prepare for possible evacuation overnightWakefield residents have been warned they may need to flee during the night.07 Feb 09:09 AM
New ZealandNelson 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
