Fire and Emergency NZ confirmed with Te Ao that the vegetation fire on SH1 just north of Waitahanui, about 15km south of Taupo, is now under control.
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Epsom residents escape two fires unscathed
An unnamed Epsom whānau escaped harm as the shop they lived above was set alight twice in 24 hours.
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NZ Firefighters answer Australia’s call for help
New Zealand firefighters will join the battle against more than 50 bushfires burning out of control in New South Wales. 3 people have reportedly lost their lives, 600 schools have closed and a state of emergency has been declared in parts of southeast Australia.
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Minginui and Te Whaiti get fire safety support for homes and marae
Two small Bay of Plenty communities and their marae have received help from Fire and Emergency New Zealand to ensure they are well prepared in the event of a fire.
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NZ Fire Service on the offensive against SkyCity flames
The fire at SkyCity Convention centre is continuing to wreak havoc across the city and wild weather has made containing the flames even more difficult. Firefighters are into their 26th hour fighting the blaze and hope to move the venue of this battle, inside from the fifth floor of the building.
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Fire ablaze in Auckland's CBD
Auckland City's skyline is masked with black smoke as a fire is currently ablaze at the Skycity's Convention Centre.
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Whānau of marae destroyed by fire determined to rebuild
Whānau from an urban marae in Wellington, which was destroyed by fire in June, are determined to rebuild despite the marae not having insurance.
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NZ advocacy groups call for protection of indigenous people living in Amazon
New Zealand advocacy groups are urging Brazilian authorities to manage the fires at the Amazon rainforest and protect the one million indigenous people living there.
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"It is pretty scary'- Māori resident sees smoke from her home in raging Aus bush fires
Residents in southern Queensland and parts of New South Wales are being urged to either leave their homes or stay vigilant after a number of fires have burned out of control. Hydee Ngaia-Tyson, of Te Atihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, says she can see the smoke from her home.
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News$4mil package for Fire and Emergency volunteers
A $4mil package has been announced to recognise the contribution made by Fire and Emergency volunteers to communities across Aotearoa.
