Pigeon Valley Fire: Further evacuations, Govt set up $20,000 relief fund
Yesterday the 1900-hectare fire was reduced by 300-hectares.
Yesterday the 1900-hectare fire was reduced by 300-hectares.
When the time comes to flee, what do you grab?
Wakefield residents have been warned they may need to flee during the night.
More evacuations underway as a result of Pigeon Valley Fire as winds, humidity increase.
"It was like a big mushroom. It was quite spectacular."
Resident woke at 3am to check on the fire and saw 'looter' lurking around.
It is another sunny day for the tinder dry Tasman region with rain likely a week away.
An additional 40 or so officers have been sent to help those in the Tasman district.
Redwood Valley evacuee describes property damage from Tasman district fire
Fire evacuee tells of homes being destroyed by Tasman district fire
This morning a civil defence emergency was declared in the Tasman Region
Residents have been told to flee their houses, as 120ha scrub fire blazes.
It's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.
The Wellington suburb of Kelburn reached 30.3C at around 4pm this afternoon.
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Victim was one of several people injured in a crash early on Thursday, December 20.
Police Minister Stuart Nash says options being considered, including saliva testing.
Father and son pulled from the drink after their boat is swamped by waves.
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The man was sentenced to three years and one month in prison.
Whanganui U15 girls post first win against Manawatu at age group cricket tournament
Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south
Candlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.
NZ still "safe place to visit" despite Grace Millane's death, tourism chief says.
Mahana Estates is on the market for sale and was tipped into receivership in September.