8 Nov 2019

Te Mata Peak fire extinguished, cause unclear

From Morning Report, 6:39 am on 8 November 2019

A large fire which ripped across Te Mata Peak in Hawke's Bay overnight, is now out, but it's unclear what caused it.

Helicopters were on standby last night as crews battled the vegetation fire from about 8pm.

RNZ reporter Emma Hatton speaks to Susie Ferguson.