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Cambridge, Tīrau and Matamata crews are there with three fire engines and a water tanker.

New video taken from the air shows the charred landscape caused by the blaze. Video / Mike Scott

Afternoon Headlines | Offender still at large after bus stabbing and a 10-year rāhui following Tongariro’s devastating wildfire | Tuesday December 9, 2025

An air fleet will help 30 firefighters tackling the blaze on the ground.

The fire was detected early by one of Pan Pac's contractors.

A blaze has destroyed a home in Queen Street in the town of Foxton Beach.

Media specialist Carmen Parahi and Maxim Institute's Tim Wilson go head to head on the big issues of the day.

Brendan Nally from Fire and Emergency New Zealand joins Herald NOW with the latest as crews tackle a fast-moving blaze that’s ripped through rugged terrain.

Morning Headlines | Fire and Emergency believe Tongariro fire was not lit intentionally, changes made to Resource Management Act | Tuesday December 9, 2025

Emergency services were called to the New Lynn blaze at 1.37pm today.

Two helicopters are battling the rekindled Eyrewell gorse blaze this morning.

Officials say three victims died from burns and the rest from suffocation.

The blaze began when a burn pile near Broomfield spread to a paddock and hedge.

At least 12 homes on the Central Coast have been destroyed since Saturday.

Eight fires in November were deliberately lit across Hawke's Bay.

The department has warned rule-breaking shuttle firms they're on their final warnings

New York Times: Authorities have been working to contain public anger after the inferno.

Fire cause redacted under the Official Information Act but event was deemed accidental.

Fire crews were called to Gloucester St, Linwood, about 6.45pm.

A car on fire blocks part of Gloucester St in Christchurch. Video / Fynn Mclaughlan

Police have arrested 15 people after scaffolding netting failed fire rules.

Four fire engines and two specialist units battled the blaze on Monday night.

At least 10 foreign nationals are among the 151 confirmed dead so far.

Use of bamboo scaffolding is a millennia-old practice that originated in mainland China.

Nine trucks, four tankers and a bulldozer are at the scene.

Firefighters were called to the Woolston property just after 11pm.

Reporter Aniella races into action at the Rescue Exhibition, where fearless kids test their bravery on emergency challenges with real-life firefighters. Video / KKN

Guests at the Edit Hotel were evacuated as smoke spread through the tower.

Three days of official mourning began, with flags at half-mast across the city.