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Police cordoned off the on-ramp to the Northwestern Motorway as they attended the scene.
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Motorists have been asked to avoid the area.
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Waipara residents will be returning home, as fire crews battle strong winds.
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Fire crews are concerned over high winds forecasted for Canterbury.
'Very difficult': Fire destroys Inghams farm chicken shed in Matamata
Forty firefighters battled the blaze.
Station Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in Whangārei
The road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.
Port Hills fire: Half of hotspots 'eliminated', crews to work overnight
Overnight drone flights across the Port Hills identified 58 hotspots.
Private drone flown near Port Hills fire grounds helicopters for up to an hour
The private drone presented a safety risk to firefighting crews.
Drones identify hotspots in Port Hills fires ahead of forecast winds
86 firefighters and other personnel are working on the fire today.
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Watch: Palmerston North tavern engulfed in fire - witness describes flames shooting through roof
Emergency services called to scene about 2.15pm. People are being asked to stay away.
Editorial: Bush fires a Kiwi reality we all have to deal with
Fires like the Port Hills blaze now a feature of our summers.
Fire crews keep watch after Ashburton blaze contained
Blaze burned building and line of hedge but firefighters say it is now contained.
'70 per cent contained': Port Hills still burning, but overnight threats 'nullified'
Lead firefighter says blaze will be 'long-duration incident'. Probe into cause continues.
House fire at Parawera near Te Awamutu
Emergency services have deemed a house fire near Te Awamutu was not suspicious.
'Whole life' lost as container home destroyed in Port Hills fires
Anna Spark speaks about her escape and loss.
Dwelling destroyed in Port Hills fire; blaze still not contained
'It seems to be a fast-moving thing,' Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.
Christchurch Port Hills fire in pictures: Aerial photos show scorched landscape
Over 100 firefighters, 14 helicopters and two fixed-wing planes trying to contain blaze.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
Firefighters race to contain Port Hills blaze as strengthening winds pose threat
Police are urging people to keep away so firefighters can tackle the uncontrolled blaze.
How did the Port Hills fire start?
An investigation is under way to determine what caused the massive blaze.
Port Hills fire: Where to get help and what you need to know
A public health warning has been issued and evacuation centres set up.
Accidental caravan fire a warning to residents
Fire investigators uncovered the cause of a caravan fire near Whanganui.
'Completely devastated': Port Hills fire hits Adventure Park
The park was at the centre of the 2017 fires.
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Couple who lost home in 2017 fire evacuated again weeks after moving back
Doug and Vikki Pflaum took seven years to rebuild their home following the 2017 fires.
Port Hills fire: Helicopters grounded for night; blaze still burns
"It seems to be a fast-moving thing," Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.
Blaze at tyre shop destroys business - but quick work saves customers’ cars
A last-second dash through thick smoke saves classic ute.
Tyre store completely destroyed in fire, health warnings issued
Fire and emergency has asked locals nearby to stay indoors.
Restricted fire season for Auckland and Northland begins today
High winds in Northland are driving fire danger to extreme levels.
'Our baby was screaming': Family member recounts horror at cot fire that critically burnt infant
A police spokeswoman said they were not treating the fire as suspicious at this stage.
Muriwai firefighters honoured a year after dying in landslide
The pair died while responding to a landslide as Cyclone Gabrielle tore through.