Forest Fire
Firefighters contain large forest fire in Napier
Fire fighters in Napier have now contained a large forest fire that doubled in size overnight. The blaze on Tangoio Settlement Road, that's been burning for almost 30 hours, grew to more than 300… 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
Forest fire codes 'solid' says company
The head of a Nelson and Marlborough forestry company said the codes governing fire risk were sound, but improvements were needed.
Fire controller says crews working flat out
We can now speak to the incident controller is Rob Hands from the National Fire Authority. Audio
Forestry bloc owner says fire may cost them 3 million dollars
Di Sutton owns the forestry block that's burning. Audio
Marlborough blaze still burning fiercely
Firefighters have worked through the night to battle the forest fire that's burned through more than 400 hectares in Marlborough. Audio
Residents evacuated as Marlborough fire keeps burning
A huge forest fire in Marlborough has continued to burn throughout the night and extra fire crews have been brought in from around the South Island in a bid to bring it under control. Audio
Marlborough forest fire continues to burn
A huge forest fire in Marlborough has continued to burn throughout the night and extra fire crews have been brought in from around the South Island in a bid to bring it under control. Audio