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25 new career firefighters join the Fire and Emergency New Zealand team
18 September 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomed 25 new career firefighters at a graduation ceremony in Rotorua today.
High winds a fire danger in Hawke’s Bay
18 September 2025 | Emergency Information
Hawke's Bay people urged to avoid lighting fires in high winds
Southbridge Canterbury vegetation fire update 3
18 September 2025 | Emergency Information
Southbridge vegetation fire now contained
Southbridge Canterbury Vegetation fire update 2
18 September 2025 | Emergency Information
Southbridge vegetation fire controlled to 38 hectares
Final Fire and Emergency New Zealand deployed firefighter returns home from Canada
18 September 2025 | Deployments
A total of 59 personnel were deployed across more than two months to Alberta and Manitoba.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews respond to multiple fires across Canterbury region
17 September 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are battling eight vegetation fires across the Canterbury region.
King’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised
17 September 2025 | Announcements
King’s Birthday Honours presented today
Broken gas main closes road in Otaki
12 September 2025 | Emergency Information
Otaki main road closed due to gas main leak