Fleeing couple: Tasman blaze 'looked like an atomic bomb'
"It was like a big mushroom. It was quite spectacular."
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Looters prowling evacuated Tasman fire zone
Resident woke at 3am to check on the fire and saw 'looter' lurking around.
Rain coming to tinder-dry Tasman - but it's a week away
It is another sunny day for the tinder dry Tasman region with rain likely a week away.
Additional police staff sent to help Tasman district
An additional 40 or so officers have been sent to help those in the Tasman district.
Tasman fire destroys children's play equipment
Redwood Valley evacuee describes property damage from Tasman district fire
Forest fire smoke envelops village
Tasman forest fire destroys homes in Redwood Valley - councillor
Flames of Tasman fire came within 5m of home
The Tasman councillor could not believe what he saw.
'People have lost their houses': Family flees under fire's glow
Fire evacuee tells of homes being destroyed by Tasman district fire
Civil emergency declared: What you need to know about Nelson fire
This morning a civil defence emergency was declared in the Tasman Region
Tasman blaze: Billowing smoke blocks out the sun, casts eerie glow
Residents have been told to flee their houses, as 120ha scrub fire blazes.
Waitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in north
It's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.
All-time temperature record broken in Wellington
The Wellington suburb of Kelburn reached 30.3C at around 4pm this afternoon.
Under-15 girls pad up
Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket resumes with National Under-15 Tournament
'We're all just devastated by this' - mother of 29yr old killed in crash
Victim was one of several people injured in a crash early on Thursday, December 20.
Festival of Cricket
Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket begins with CD U18 Girls Tournament
'Just hanging on': Dad-son bonding trip a near tragedy
Near-tragedy "wasn't the father-son bonding day I was hoping for," Josh Jamieson says.
Roadside drug testing considered by Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash says options being considered, including saliva testing.
Father and son's New Year's Eve fishing trip ends with dramatic rescue
Father and son pulled from the drink after their boat is swamped by waves.
Huge queues as thousands head away for New Year
Keep calm and carry on: We have NZTA information about the traffic hotspots in your area.
Holiday traffic: Congestion builds on country's roads
Exactly where and when the busiest times will be has been calculated by NZTA.
Drink driver jailed for crash that caused Nelson baby's death
The man was sentenced to three years and one month in prison.
U15 Whanganui girls break duck
Whanganui U15 girls post first win against Manawatu at age group cricket tournament
Christmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for some
Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south
Vigils planned across New Zealand for Grace Millane
Candlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.
List of shame: Grace Millane and other tourists killed in NZ
NZ still "safe place to visit" despite Grace Millane's death, tourism chief says.
Kiwi vineyard owner must pay $3.3m to Vegas execs
Mahana Estates is on the market for sale and was tipped into receivership in September.
'Like heaven': Restaurant ban on children a 'success'
Abbey Road Burgers, Bar & Cafe began restricting children's dining two months ago.
Apology over lack of traditional Santa
Non-traditional Santa took centre sleigh, confusing onlookers and sparking a backlash.
Where's Santa? Nelson locals split on korowai-clad Claus
Nelson residents split over their parade's non-traditional Claus.
Troubled Nelson winery owes bank $3.2m
Property was put in receivership in September after struggling for years with US lawsuit.