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Tikokino Hawke's Bay Fire Update - 5am
Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 7:28 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
A fire just outside Tikokino on SH50 has flared up again overnight due to the strong winds. Around 50 firefighters have been working to manage the fire overnight. SH50 is closed at Tikokino and is likely to remain closed until at least lunchtime. People ... More >>
Dunlops Road & Daiken Fires, North Canterbury
Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 10:02 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency continue to fight two significant fires near the Ashley/Rakahuri River in North Canterbury. More >>
Dunlops Road & Daiken Fires, North Canterbury
Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 11:12 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency continue to fight two significant fires near the Ashley/Rakahuri River in North Canterbury. A third blaze was discovered at the old dumpsite behind the Rangiora Showgrounds at approximately 6.30am this morning. The fire was quickly ... More >>
Prohibited fire season declared in The Central North Island
Monday, 3 February 2020, 5:07 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A prohibited fire season has been declared for Central Lakes, Bay Of Plenty Coast and Pumicelands.. More >>
Review of NZ International Conference Centre fire underway
Friday, 31 January 2020, 3:26 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Fire and Emergency NZ commissioned independent operational review of the 2019 New Zealand International Convention Centre fire at SkyCity is underway. More >>
Change in fire season status for Auckland
Friday, 24 January 2020, 12:35 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating its fire season status for the Auckland region. More >>
Change in fire season status for Canterbury
Wednesday, 22 January 2020, 2:01 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
From midnight Friday, it is putting the region (Selwyn, Waimakariri, Christchurch and Hurunui) into a prohibited fire season. More >>
Fire and Emergency NZ investigating false alarm
Monday, 20 January 2020, 9:13 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Today Fire and Emergency New Zealand is investigating what caused a number of our fire station sirens from Tauranga to Waihi to activate yesterday evening. More >>
Tangoio Fire: Hawke's Bay 08/01/2020 4pm
Wednesday, 8 January 2020, 4:15 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency and Pan Pac forestry crews have made good progress on securing the 12km perimeter of the fire today. More >>
Tangoio Fire: Hawke's Bay 08/01/2020 9.30am
Wednesday, 8 January 2020, 10:01 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is continuing to work on the fire at Tangoio, Hawke's Bay, today, with 55 firefighters on the ground plus forestry crews from Pan Pac working on securing the perimeter of the fire. More >>
Tangoio Fire: Hawke's Bay 07/01/2020 6.30pm
Tuesday, 7 January 2020, 6:48 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Overnight a drone will be deployed to scan the site for hot spots, using an infrared camera. More >>
Tangoio Fire: Hawke's Bay 07/01/2020 6pm
Tuesday, 7 January 2020, 6:11 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
However, the fire is not yet extinguished. Around 55 firefighters will return to the site tomorrow to continue work to put the fire out. Mop up activities will likely take several days. More >>
Tangoio fire: Hawke's Bay 07/01/2020 2pm
Tuesday, 7 January 2020, 2:06 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is making progress on the Tangoio fire and is considering whether to reduce the number of helicopters this afternoon. More >>
Tangoio fire: Hawke’s Bay 7/1/2019: 9am
Tuesday, 7 January 2020, 9:59 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to work on containing a fire Tangoio Settlement Road. More >>
Fire and Emergency honours’ recipients congratulated
Tuesday, 31 December 2019, 9:58 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive, Rhys Jones has congratulated six firefighters from Warkworth, Rotorua, Whanganui, Kirwee (Canterbury), Nuhaka (Hawkes Bay) and Wanaka, who were named in the New Year’s Honours list released today. More >>
Stay safe with lithium ion batteries
Friday, 20 December 2019, 12:58 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
These batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, scooters, e-cigarettes, toys, power tools and even cars. More >>
Kiwi, tui and pīwakawaka chosen as ambassadors for wildfire
Saturday, 14 December 2019, 6:27 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A new summer wildfire prevention campaign featuring three of New Zealand’s most beloved native birds begins today. More >>
Future of Newlands Fire Station
Tuesday, 10 December 2019, 12:01 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is to consult with the Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Johnsonville Brigade (a composite brigade of career and volunteer personnel), the United Fire Brigades Association (UFBA) and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters ... More >>
Fire and Emergency Drone Teams deployed to the West Coast
Wednesday, 4 December 2019, 3:24 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A drone team of three from Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently carrying out a Rapid Assessment of the impact heavy rain is having on the West Coast. More >>
UPDATE 1: 5pm Fire on Jones Road, Rolleston
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 5:13 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is currently responding to a roadside fire on Jones Road near Rolleston. More >>
