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 ZealandCivil Defence gives latest on Nelson firesFighting the blaze will take weeks, if not months, fire chief warns today.12 Feb 02:52 AM
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 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 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 ZealandStrong winds the 'biggest enemy' for Tasman firefightersNearly 900 properties were evacuated in the Wakefield area on Friday.09 Feb 04:00 PM
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 ZealandTasman blaze: Weekend rain unlikelyRain in the Nelson region is unlikely as firefighters work furiously to control the fires.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTasman fire: Wakefield schools urged to closeTasman district fire forces some Wakefield residents to be evacuated - councillor07 Feb 07:31 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 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 ZealandForest fire smoke envelops villageTasman forest fire destroys homes in Redwood Valley - councillor06 Feb 12:23 AM
New Zealand'When, not if': Preparing for the 'megathrust' quakeAn emergency response plan will be based on a magnitude 8.9 quake and tsunami scenario.09 Jan 09:20 PM
New ZealandEmergency CD warning received by 60pc of cellphonesEmergency civil defence warning test last year was received by 3.6 million phones04 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandCoroner's verdict on man's death in Kaikōura quakeAlbert Louis Edgar died in 2016 natural disaster.12 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandWhat you should do in a lightning stormHow can we safe in a violent lightning storm? Here are a few top tips.03 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandDon't panic! Civil Defence test mobile alertCivil Defence decided to retest their mobile alert system after 2017 test blunder.25 Nov 05:16 AM
BusinessCivil Defence takes another stab at mobile alert after 1.30am bungleIf you get an emergency txt from Civil Defence between 6pm and 7pm, don't panic24 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandAirbnb partners with Civil Defence for emergency housingThe agreement is only the second national-level partnership behind the United States.21 Nov 10:53 PM
New ZealandSchoolboys trapped by flood waters make it out safelyThe 25 year 9 students were trapped in Mt Aspiring National Park.08 Nov 10:44 PM
OpinionComment: Be alert to tsunamiCOMMENT: New Zealanders need to be alert to the risk of a tsunami.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWestland students evacuate but some may hunker downSome students are being evacuated by police vehicles which can brave the weather.07 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence Minister: No reports of damage after quakeThe Civil Defence Minister said the quake had "obviously given people a bit of a shake".30 Oct 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Sharp' and jolting quake felt across New ZealandA sharp 6.7 magnitude earthquake has rattled much of New Zealand this afternoon.30 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandScientists probe NZ's quiet, high-risk quake zonesScientists investigating a 'hit list' of long-quiet but high-risk earthquake danger zones.20 Oct 08:54 PM
New ZealandFlooding effects still felt five months onInfrastructure repairs in the district are ongoing - five months on from the event.23 Sep 09:53 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence warns of tsunami siren test in AucklandFrom noon the sirens will sound for one minute each across the Auckland region.20 Sep 08:02 PM
New ZealandCluster of small earthquakes shakes NZNo tsunami threat to New Zealand following the earthquakes, says Civil Defence.10 Sep 04:21 AM
New ZealandMajor NZ disaster response shake-upReview launched after 2016 Kaikoura earthquake and 2017 Port Hills fires30 Aug 01:01 AM
New ZealandTornado captured while Taranaki lashed by heavy rainTaranaki Civil Defence has shared a video of a tornado near New Plymouth.18 Jun 04:08 AM
