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Kaiteriteri gas leak - final update
17 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is now scaling back its response to a gas leak near Kaiteriteri’s beachfront.
Firefighters respond to large gas leak in Kaiteriteri
17 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Emergency Information
People are being advised to stay away from Kaiteriteri this morning while firefighters deal with a large gas leak near the town’s beachfront.
Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place
16 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will undertake a strike tomorrow.
Fire ban lifted in parts of Otago
15 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Otago Central, Naseby and Lakes zones into a restricted fire season as of 8am on Wednesday 15 April.
Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone moves to open fire season
14 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Fire Season Updates
The Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone will move into an open fire season from 8am Tuesday 14 April, until further notice.
Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #2
12 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to respond to 111 calls for assistance in areas affected by Cyclone Vaianu.
Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #1
12 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has responded to a small number of 111 calls overnight as a result of the weather across parts of the North Island.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand prepares for significant weather event
10 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency NZ working with NEMA and CDEM on Cyclone Vaianu preparations.