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 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 ZealandNelson fire evacuees camp out with their sheepThe sheep 'look like they've been quite badly smoked', say the family.11 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandHot, dry, weather looks set to continue: Temperatures reach 30CIt's currently 24C in the Wakefield area, where firefighters continue to battle the fire.11 Feb 08:08 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 ZealandThe night the Penguin sankCaptain disciplined over wreck of the Penguin in which more than 70 lives were lost.11 Feb 04:00 PM
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 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 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
