Rural Fire
Firefighters battle large fire in Northland
Fire crews using helicopters are continuing to fight a large scrub fire in the Far North.
Culverden scrub fire brought under control
Firefighters have contained a large scrub fire in North Canterbury.
Tiwai fire: Department of Conservation fears for land
The blaze on the Tiwai Peninsula, which came within metres of threatening the Smelter's power lines, has been contained but significant conservation land remains at risk. Elton Smith, the principal… Audio
New South Wales bushfires claim 30 homes
Sydney-based journalist, Ky Chow, says fires are more under control after a cool change. There are 30 homes destroyed but few injuries reported. Audio
Hawke's Bay fires largely under control after watch overnight
The Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule says there is still a risk the Hawkes Bay fires could get into a 200 hectare forest and it would be a disaster if that happened. "It's calmer now and cooler but mother… Audio
Hawke's Bay fire continues to burn
The five fires south of Hastings are largely under control after a tense battle overnight. Our reporter Eva Corlett is near the cordon on Tuki Tuki Road. Audio
Fire in Port Hills destroys a home, still not under control
RNZ's Maja Burry is at the scene and says the fire is contained around properties but is still burning on the upper ridges. Helicopters with monsoon buckets are circling overhead and she can see a lot… Audio
Home destroyed in fire in Christchurch's Port Hills
Our reporter Maja Burry who says one house has been lost in the Port Hill's blaze and the focus overnight was on property protection. She says it is very likely that livestock have been killed Audio
Fire crews on scene as Hawke's Bay blaze continues to burn
Four fires in Hawke's Bay are under control, but there are still struggling to bring one fire completely under control. The rural fire incident controller, John Sutton, says four helicopters will be… Audio