New ZealandState of emergency in Nelson region liftedA decision has been made to allow the state of emergency to expire.26 Feb 09:41 PM
New ZealandFirefighters extinguish car blaze on SH1 south of WhangāreiThe fire took place between Maungakaramea Rd and the turnoff to Puwera landfill.25 Feb 05:47 PM
New ZealandPigeon Valley fire: Fire contained and controlled by crewsFirefighters have created a 30m "black-out" zone around the fire area.23 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in Nelson workshop fireEmergency services were called to the building fire on Rutherford St just before 7am.23 Feb 07:35 PM
New ZealandMan charged after using flamethrower during Nelson fire banThe incident took place in the middle of the Tasman District, under a fire ban.21 Feb 05:38 AM
New ZealandPolice seek information after suspicious Napier fireEmergency services were called to the Taradale property around midafternoon.20 Feb 08:19 AM
New ZealandState of emergency extended for another week in the Nelson-Tasman regionThere is currently still 250 people evacuated from their homes.19 Feb 01:01 AM
New Zealand18 people treated after chlorine spillage at schoolFive crews were in attendance and have cordoned off an area to make it safe.18 Feb 02:49 AM
New ZealandCourthouse evacuated after 'white powder' findThe New Zealand Defence Force's explosive ordnance disposal team has also been notified.18 Feb 02:20 AM
New Zealand'Total idiots' behind pyrotechnics display during Nelson fire banThe display proceeded despite a total ban on lighting any fires in the area.18 Feb 01:15 AM
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 ZealandTwo dead after separate crashes in Northland, WaikatoTwo people have died after crashes in the North Island tonight.17 Feb 06:14 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 ZealandFast-moving fire north of Lake TaupōEarlier today, a scrub fire was extinguished in Kaingaroa, south of Rotorua.14 Feb 03:17 AM
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 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 fire: Evacuated pets and stock in best of hands"It's our lifework too, to care for animals in any situation."10 Feb 12:16 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 ZealandSH1 closed as South Island firefighters battle two large firesMultiple crews are tackling the two different blazes.04 Feb 02:34 AM
