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 ZealandNelson forest fires: 'It's good to have a home to come home to'At 4pm today, the 3000 residents of Wakefield got the news they were hoping for.11 Feb 06:17 AM
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 ZealandOne dead, another critical in 'serious incident' in MotuekaPolice are at the scene of a serious incident in Motueka tonight.10 Feb 10:20 AM
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 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 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 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: At least two more days of 'very hard firefighting'Overnight, some residents of Wakefield have been evacuated.07 Feb 07:25 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 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 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 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 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 ZealandElderly tramper rescued after days stranded on Mt LockettThe man, stranded since Tuesday, was taken to Nelson Hospital in a serious condition.01 Feb 12:26 AM
New ZealandFather and son's New Year's Eve fishing trip ends with dramatic rescueFather and son pulled from the drink after their boat is swamped by waves.31 Dec 04:52 AM
New ZealandHuge queues as thousands head away for New YearKeep calm and carry on: We have NZTA information about the traffic hotspots in your area.28 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Congestion builds on country's roadsExactly where and when the busiest times will be has been calculated by NZTA.21 Dec 11:28 PM
New ZealandMarlborough pilot's death in Raglan crash shocks friendPilot Peter Cree was a man who called a spade a spade, an associate says.20 Dec 10:32 PM
New ZealandRaglan plane crash victims namedThey were both from the Marlborough/Tasman region.20 Dec 01:22 AM
