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: Time to scarper — with what?When the time comes to flee, what do you grab?07 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 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
New ZealandFocus: Update on Nelson fireWill Trafford gives an update on the Nelson fire.Watch07 Feb 04:20 AM
New ZealandFleeing couple: Tasman blaze 'looked like an atomic bomb'"It was like a big mushroom. It was quite spectacular."06 Feb 10:06 PM
New ZealandLooters prowling evacuated Tasman fire zoneResident woke at 3am to check on the fire and saw 'looter' lurking around.06 Feb 07:15 PM
WorldParis fire: Woman in custodyAn investigation has been launched into the criminal charge of causing death by arson.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAdditional police staff sent to help Tasman districtAn additional 40 or so officers have been sent to help those in the Tasman district.06 Feb 10:30 AM
New ZealandHomes destroyed: 'Extreme dryness' fuels infernoExtreme dryness in Nelson and Tasman has allowed for 'fuel' for the blaze, NIWA says06 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandTasman fire destroys children's play equipmentRedwood Valley evacuee describes property damage from Tasman district fire06 Feb 02:31 AM
New ZealandForest fire smoke envelops villageTasman forest fire destroys homes in Redwood Valley - councillor06 Feb 12:23 AM
New Zealand'People have lost their houses': Family flees under fire's glowFire evacuee tells of homes being destroyed by Tasman district fire05 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandTasman fire live: Second fire breaks outMore than 100 homes have been evacuated.05 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandCivil emergency declared: What you need to know about Nelson fireThis morning a civil defence emergency was declared in the Tasman Region05 Feb 06:39 PM
New Zealand'Out of their control': Desperate residents flee through the night as fire ragesTasman people have had to flee their homes to seek refuge in a evacuation centre.05 Feb 06:16 PM
WorldSeven die in Paris apartment blaze200 firefighters battled blaze in building in one of the most high-end districts of Paris.05 Feb 04:00 PM
