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'Doesn’t mean the fire is out': Fire crews remain at Tongariro National Park

'There may be patches of smouldering vegetation that would reignite very easily.'

Tongariro National Park fire: Investigation ongoing

Fire investigators are seeking dashcam footage from drivers who were on State Highway 47.

'It's time to give it back': Te Pāti Māori MP links Tongariro blaze to call for land return

She said the blaze was a sign the sacred lands should be returned to Māori.

Live: ‘It doesn't mean it's not still burning underground’ - Tongariro fire size remains unchanged

Police checkpoints are present 24/7 in multiple locations.

Fire crews make progress as rain helps contain Tongariro blaze

Assistant commander Renee Potae says crews are working to secure the fire line. Video / Mike Scott

Ecologist mourns loss after Tongariro blaze

Ecologist Nick Singers says the fire set reforestation back by a century.

'Planning for all contingencies': Fire crews monitoring Tongariro hotspots after rain relief

'We are very mindful that another change in the weather could alter the situation.'

'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blaze

Crews will use drones tonight to pinpoint lingering hotspots on the ground.

'Incredibly red, incredibly vivid': Tongariro fire lights up skies hundreds of kilometres away

Massive fire has made for some eerie coloured skies.