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Firefighters responding to vegetation fires across Otago and Southland
27 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are responding to a number of vegetation fires across the lower South Island this afternoon as high winds take hold.
Waiuku fire update
25 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have extinguished a rubbish fire in Waiuku, Auckland and are preparing to hand the site back to the owners.
Smoke advisory for fire in Waiuku
25 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand was called to a rubbish fire in Waiuku, Auckland last night just before 11pm.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #14
11 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to move from offensive firefighting to patrolling and monitoring the area burnt by the fire in Tongariro National Park.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #13
11 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Drones with thermal imaging equipment have begun checking the flanks of the Tongariro National Park fireground for hotspots.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #12
10 November 2025 | Emergency Information
A Fire and Emergency observation flight this afternoon has found no visible signs of fire following today’s rainfall.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #11
10 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Conditions on the fireground in the Tongariro National Park have improved significantly today.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #10
10 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Conditions are misty in the Tongariro National Park this morning, which has helped limit the growth of the fire overnight.