Civil Defence
Evacuees pack precious belongings before leaving their homes
What do you take when you know you could lose it all? Tasman evacuees Ian and Maureen Grage describe what they packed as the fire approached, before they were forced to leave their homes behind. Video, Audio
Tasman firefighters ‘winning’ despite wind intensifying
The wind has intensified and changed direction, forcing the evacuation of another 25 properties, this time in Teapot Valley. But Tasman Fire Incident Controller John Sutton says they're still… Audio
Govt contributes $20,000 to Tasman fire relief fund
Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi says an "initial" contribution of $20,000 for the Tasman mayoral relief fund is sufficient at the moment and will be reassessed if matters get worse. He spoke with… Audio
Evacuated residents counting the costs
Tasman residents had to leave their belongings, animals and farming equipment behind when they were forced to flee their homes as a fire approached on Tuesday. They shared their stories with reporter… Video, Audio
State of Emergency as Nelson fire continues to rage
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who arrived in Nelson today, says the emergency response is well co-ordinated, and has assured authorities on the ground more resources are available should they need… Video, Audio
Fire ‘roaring away’ in Teapot Valley
Teapot Valley resident Simon Marshall says he's inside the cordon on Teapot Valley road, watching the fire come towards him and his house. Civil Defence says the increased wind and humidity means 25… Video, Audio
Nelson fire updates: Evacuations in Teapot Valley
Teapot Valley south of Nelson is being evacuated as firefighters battle to bring the fires in the area under control. Follow our blog for the latest updates.
Teapot Valley residents ordered to evacuate
Residents in Teapot Valley, Tasman, have been ordered to evacuate this afternoon, as the Pigeon Valley fire continues to rage. Reporter Alex Ashton joins Checkpoint live from the cordon. Video, Audio
Nelson fire: Government confirms support
The government has confirmed initial support for the Tasman community for people affected by the fires. Video
Nelson bushfires update
RNZ Nelson reporter Tracy Neal with the latest on the massive fire in the Tasman district. Audio
Nelson fire: 235 properties evacuated, one house destroyed
Civil Defence has confirmed one has house burned down in Redwood Valley, as crews work hard to contain a large blaze that broke out yesterday. Video
Lack of water adds pressure as fire fighters battle Nelson blaze
The extreme dry conditions in Tasman and dwindling water supply is adding to the problems facing fire fighters as they battle a huge Nelson bush fire.
Recap: Nelson fire, the day's updates
The number of homes evacuated as a result of the fire in Tasman has climbed to 170 - the latest in the Pigeon Valley South area, Civil Defence says. Video
Landowner could face prosectution over unpermitted fire
As the heat continues to batter the country, a complete ban on fires in the open is now in force across Northland. It comes as a Northland landowner could face prosecution and hundreds of thousands of… Audio
Firefighters' union welcomes 'line in the sand' on bullying
Bill Butzbach is chief executive of the United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand which represents roughly 11,000 members. He talks to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Rhys Jones pledges to stamp out bullying in Fire & Emergency
The head of Fire and Emergency is vowing to stamp out bullying in the organisation, but says it could take years. An independent investigation has revealed bullying and harassment are endemic in all… Audio
Cape Kidnappers rockfall had been feared
Two people were injured by a huge rockfall as they walked along the beach towards Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay on Wednesday afternoon. The road to Cape Kidnappers and the beach remain closed on… Audio
Cape Kidnappers: 'The whole cliff came down on top of them'
A massive rockfall injured two people along Cape Kidnappers beach in Hawke's Bay on Wednesday afternoon. A woman in her 20s is in a critical but stable condition in the ICU unit of the Hawkes bay… Audio
Staying safe in the summer
Before the weekend we're checking in again Fire and Emergency NZ with what's going on around the country. Today we're speaking with the Waikato Principal Rural Fire Officer Paul Shaw. Audio
LANDSAR: Dave Krehic
Our series profiling the work of Land Search and Rescue volunteers concludes today with a story about the life-saving teamwork of Te Anau based Dave Krehic and his search dog ENZO. The two of them… Audio, Gallery
