Nelson firefight costing $1 million a day
The cost of the wildfires in Nelson could yet exceed the Port Hills fires in 2017.
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Nelson fires 'still the boss' after flare ups overnight
Female firefighter hospitalised yesterday with dehydration is "recovering well".
Civil Defence gives latest on Nelson fires
Fighting the blaze will take weeks, if not months, fire chief warns today.
Hot, dry, weather looks set to continue: Temperatures reach 30C
It's currently 24C in the Wakefield area, where firefighters continue to battle the fire.
Nelson forest fires: 'It's good to have a home to come home to'
At 4pm today, the 3000 residents of Wakefield got the news they were hoping for.
Nelson bush fires: Wakefield residents can return to homes immediately
Officials said it was a balancing act allowing 680 households to return.
Nelson fires could still be burning in March
Wakefield evacuees could return home tonight, dew and high humidity helping firefighters.
One dead, another critical in 'serious incident' in Motueka
Police are at the scene of a serious incident in Motueka tonight.
Tasman fires live: 'The risk remains high'
Prohibited activities include those where metal meets stone and that can generate sparks.
Fireman fighting Nelson blaze faces 'unfair' deportation
Online petition pushing for man fighting Nelson blaze to be spared.
Rabbit Island, Walters Bluff fires thought to be intentionally lit
Police are seeking information as they continue to investigate the two fires.
Two overnight arrests in Nelson for arson offences
"We remind people that the safety of the public and their properties is the priority."
Strong winds the 'biggest enemy' for Tasman firefighters
Nearly 900 properties were evacuated in the Wakefield area on Friday.
Big winds set to fan flames, disrupt helicopters fighting Tasman inferno
Winds over 50km/h would ground the helicopters which have been dumping water on the blaze.
'Our house is surrounded with black': Evacuated residents' mad dash
Affected residents speak about being evacuated and helping out on the home front.
Drone reported near Tasman fire-fighting efforts
A second fire has broken out in Walter's Bluff, in Nelson.
City under fire as new blaze threatens
Nelson residents are being evacuated following a second fire.
Fire risk could more than double with climate change
Nelson has already felt 15 days of "very high" or "extreme" fire danger this year.
Tasman fire: Wakefield schools urged to close
Tasman district fire forces some Wakefield residents to be evacuated - councillor
Nelson fire: At least two more days of 'very hard firefighting'
Overnight, some residents of Wakefield have been evacuated.
Nelson fire: SPCA and MPI save pigs from certain death
They were told it wasn't safe but they couldn't leave the pigs trapped inside a pen.
Moment blaze began: 'Get the helicopters - and lots of them'
At 2.13pm Scott then phoned 111, then he took the first photo of the fire.
No rain in sight for Tasman fire
Warm day, light winds but no rain forecast today for Tasman fire zone
Pigeon Valley Fire: Further evacuations, Govt set up $20,000 relief fund
Yesterday the 1900-hectare fire was reduced by 300-hectares.
Keep your phones on: Wakefield residents told to prepare for possible evacuation overnight
Wakefield residents have been warned they may need to flee during the night.
Nelson bush fire: Residents given temporary access to check on properties
More evacuations underway as a result of Pigeon Valley Fire as winds, humidity increase.
Tasman fire destroys children's play equipment
Redwood Valley evacuee describes property damage from Tasman district fire
Forest fire smoke envelops village
Tasman forest fire destroys homes in Redwood Valley - councillor
Flames of Tasman fire came within 5m of home
The Tasman councillor could not believe what he saw.
'People have lost their houses': Family flees under fire's glow
Fire evacuee tells of homes being destroyed by Tasman district fire
'Out of their control': Desperate residents flee through the night as fire rages
Tasman people have had to flee their homes to seek refuge in a evacuation centre.
Elderly tramper rescued after days stranded on Mt Lockett
The man, stranded since Tuesday, was taken to Nelson Hospital in a serious condition.
Father and son's New Year's Eve fishing trip ends with dramatic rescue
Father and son pulled from the drink after their boat is swamped by waves.
Huge queues as thousands head away for New Year
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