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Extreme caution needed as more districts see fire danger spiking
10 Kohitātea 2026 | Announcements
Updated weather forecasts now include Mid-South Canterbury and Otago, with parts of both districts set to experience extreme fire risk conditions this weekend.
Otago fire risk will spike due to gales and heat
9 Kohitātea 2026 | Announcements
Otago’s fire risk is expected to rise sharply over the next few days and people should avoid lighting any outdoor fires.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 22 incidents during today’s strike
9 Kohitātea 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 22 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 9 January, the eighth time the NZPFU has taken strike action.
Extreme fire conditions across Hawke’s Bay - take extra care
8 Kohitātea 2026 | Announcements
Starting tomorrow, the temperature is heating up across the Hawke’s Bay, particularly in the Ahuriri Heretaunga, Central Hawke’s Bay, and Northern Tararua areas
Extreme caution needed in many districts as fire risk spikes over coming days
8 Kohitātea 2026 | Announcements
This weekend many parts of the country will be experiencing elevated fire danger conditions, and people are being urged to take extra care.
Restricted fire season for the Wairarapa
8 Kohitātea 2026 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Wairarapa to a restricted fire season at 8am on Friday 9 January, until further notice.
Wellington diesel spill final update
6 Kohitātea 2026 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have left the scene of a large diesel spill in Wellington.
Wellington diesel spill update
6 Kohitātea 2026 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are at the scene of a large diesel spill in Wellington this morning.