New ZealandMotueka firefighters tackle likely volatile coolstore blazeQuick work by fire brigade has prevented a massive fire from taking off.17 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandNew Plymouth house at centre of AOS callout torched overnightThe fire is being treated as suspicious, police say.17 Feb 06:49 PM
New ZealandFlamethrower ignited and blasted during Tasman fire banThe festival ran all weekend and was located near Upper Takaka.17 Feb 07:29 AM
New ZealandHigh winds prevent fire-affected residents returning to homesResidents who have returned to their homes told to be prepared to leave at short notice.15 Feb 10:42 PM
New Zealand'A tough, hard slog' - inside the Nelson fires mop-upWith the Nelson fires knocked down, crews have a long, tough mop-up job ahead of them.14 Feb 11:22 PM
New ZealandFast-moving fire north of Lake TaupōEarlier today, a scrub fire was extinguished in Kaingaroa, south of Rotorua.14 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandViewpoint NZ: Endangered seagulls, Black Power and the next bushfiresVideo news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Feb 09:55 PM
New ZealandNelson 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
New ZealandBig 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
New ZealandNelson fires 'still the boss' after flare ups overnightFemale firefighter hospitalised yesterday with dehydration is "recovering well".12 Feb 07:49 PM
New Zealand'A line of fire': Owner of destroyed house recalls horrorThe owner of the house destroyed in the Nelson blaze describes watching the fire approach.12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandEighty illegal fires lit during restriction periodEighty illegal fires lit since restrictions started, fire boss says12 Feb 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTasman fires: Heroics, heartbreak in burning landscapeCherie Howie tells of charred properties and disrupted lives as the battle goes on.12 Feb 04:00 PM
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 ZealandStrong winds the 'biggest enemy' for Tasman firefightersNearly 900 properties were evacuated in the Wakefield area on Friday.09 Feb 04:00 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 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
