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 ZealandNelson fire: Fears more evacuations will be needed as wind picks upAnother 450 people are ready to evacuate with fears the wind will pick up tomorrow.09 Feb 06:19 AM
New ZealandCar fire sends person to hospitalOne person was taken to hospital after a car fire north of Motueka09 Feb 06:19 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 ZealandHighway 61 rider guilty of dangerous driving causing deathJames Eric Hiroki and Carey Raymond Leask will be sentenced on March 22.08 Feb 04:00 PM
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 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 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 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 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
New ZealandRain coming to tinder-dry Tasman - but it's a week awayIt is another sunny day for the tinder dry Tasman region with rain likely a week away.06 Feb 04:59 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 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 ZealandFlames of Tasman fire came within 5m of homeThe Tasman councillor could not believe what he saw.06 Feb 12:21 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 ZealandTasman blaze: Billowing smoke blocks out the sun, casts eerie glowResidents have been told to flee their houses, as 120ha scrub fire blazes.05 Feb 05:26 AM
New ZealandWaitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in northIt's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll-time temperature record broken in WellingtonThe Wellington suburb of Kelburn reached 30.3C at around 4pm this afternoon.29 Jan 04:19 AM
White FernsUnder-15 girls pad upCricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket resumes with National Under-15 Tournament07 Jan 05:30 PM
