Fire
Meteorologist Allister Gorman
Earlier today Fire and Emergency incident controller John Sutton said the prospect of 50 kilometre-an-hour winds on Sunday would put efforts to control the fire into the hands of god. Metservice… Audio
Tasman acting area commander Zane Hooper
As we said earlier police are warning residents in Waiiti to be ready to evacuate if needed. Acting area commander for Tasman Zane Hooper addressed the media. Audio
Civil Defence Minister Chris Faafoi
Kris Faafoi is the Civil Defence Minister and has been in Nelson today. Audio
Whakatu Marae
Whakatu Marae in central Nelson has opened its doors to anyone who has had to evacuate. Last night it had three or four whanau take up the offer, and marae chair Jane Dufeu said they are well stocked… Audio
Community Meeting at Appleby School
Around 200 people were at another community meeting at Appleby School. They were grateful for the massive effort that has gone into fighting the fire. Many residents from the affected area are worried… Audio
Tracy Neal at Hope
RNZ's Tracy Neal was at a community meeting in Hope. She asked residents what they felt. Audio
Community Meetings
Two community meetings have been held this morning - to update the evacuees and the wider community - Over 2000 people turned up at the Hope Community Church in Nelson. At the meeting acting district… Audio
Report from Brightwater
Reporter Andrew McRae has been inside the north east quadrant of the fire cordon near Brightwater. Audio
Wind is the Concern
Wind is the enemy... and there are timebombs sitting there if the wind does change... that's the message from those fighting the fires raging in the Tasman-Nelson area. In the last hour Emergency… Audio
Two homes destroyed in new Nelson city fire
RNZ reporter Ben Strang reports on the latest on multiple fires in the Nelson region. He tells us a fire that broke out this afternoon at Walter's Bluff near Nelson city has been brought under… Audio
Dry conditions in Nelson before the fire
The fire in Tasman continues to rage, the government announcing earlier today that there will be support for the community affected. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern noted the area is "dry as a bone". Audio
Recap: Nelson fire, the day's updates
The number of homes evacuated as a result of the fire in Tasman has climbed to 170 - the latest in the Pigeon Valley South area, Civil Defence says. Video
Nelson fire: Essential information
Hundreds of people have been evacuated and a number of homes destroyed as a large fire rages near Nelson. Check here for the necessary information.
Tracy Neal, update on the Nelson fires
Nelson reporter Tracy Neal has the latest on the fires in the Nelson and Tasman districts. A civil defence emergency has been declared. The fires are still burning out of control after a number of… Audio
Eves Valley, Tasman residents ordered to evacuate
A large scrub fire that's burning near Nelson has forced people living in Eves Valley and the Eves Valley Saw Mill out of their homes this evening. Councillor Tim King is among those who has been told… Audio
Huge fire threatens homes in Nelson
Nelson residents have been warned they may have to evacuate as a large bush fire spreads in Pigeon Valley. Audio
Fires close SH1 in Templeton, Christchurch
Multiple fires have closed State Highway One near Templeton in Christchurch, while hot wind is blowing smoke widely through the area. Fire and Emergency's North Mid Canterbury manager Mike Johns joins… Audio
Nelson sports centre fire started in a bouncy castle
A bouncy castle at an indoor sports centre in Richmond near Nelson started the fire this afternoon, Fire and Emergency says.
Some AUT buildings to remain closed tomorrow
About 60 firefighters have been battling a blaze at an university building in central Auckland.
