'Very difficult': Fire destroys Inghams farm chicken shed in Matamata
Forty firefighters battled the blaze.
Forty firefighters battled the blaze.
The road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.
Overnight drone flights across the Port Hills identified 58 hotspots.
The private drone presented a safety risk to firefighting crews.
86 firefighters and other personnel are working on the fire today.
Ian Macdonald talks about the biggest emergency response of his career.
Emergency services called to scene about 2.15pm. People are being asked to stay away.
Fires like the Port Hills blaze now a feature of our summers.
Emergency services have deemed a house fire near Te Awamutu was not suspicious.
Anna Spark speaks about her escape and loss.
'It seems to be a fast-moving thing,' Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.
Over 100 firefighters, 14 helicopters and two fixed-wing planes trying to contain blaze.
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
Police are urging people to keep away so firefighters can tackle the uncontrolled blaze.
An investigation is under way to determine what caused the massive blaze.
A public health warning has been issued and evacuation centres set up.
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Doug and Vikki Pflaum took seven years to rebuild their home following the 2017 fires.
"It seems to be a fast-moving thing," Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.
A last-second dash through thick smoke saves classic ute.
Fire and emergency has asked locals nearby to stay indoors.
High winds in Northland are driving fire danger to extreme levels.
A police spokeswoman said they were not treating the fire as suspicious at this stage.
The pair died while responding to a landslide as Cyclone Gabrielle tore through.
The tot has been taken to Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries.
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The person was extricated using specialist rescue equipment.
A section of Bluff Highway remains closed as a scene examination takes place.