Tasman
Tasman residents on edge as new fire breaks out
A new fire that has broken out in Tasman has forced evacuations in Redwood Valley - Phillipa Foes-Lamb lives on Maisey Road and told Checkpoint she is on standby to leave at any moment. Audio
Tasman fire: rain helps firefighters set up 'blackout zone'
Fire crews working to put out the Tasman fire are hoping to have a 30-metre 'blackout' zone around its perimeter by the end of the day.
Fire extinguished at Marlborough winery
Firefighters have put out a fire at a winery east of Blenheim this morning.
Teapot Valley residents' bittersweet return to smoke-filled homes
At the Teapot Valley cordon this morning, police and Civil Defence emergency staff were letting only residents through.
Last evacuated Tasman residents return home
The last group of evacuated residents from the Tasman wildfire were allowed home today for the first time in more than a fortnight. But as Tracy Neal reports, some homeowners say they'll need time to… Video, Audio
Hope that remaining Tasman fire evacuees can go home for good
The remaining Tasman fire evacuees are being given hope they can return home fully tomorrow.
Golden Bay drought: 'We're under extreme pressure here'
Nelson-Tasman is struggling with its driest weather in decades, with Golden Bay now in a one-in-20-year drought.
Tasman state of emergency extended: '3500 are in a continuous state of alert'
The State of Civil Emergency in the Tasman region has been extended for another week as authorities continue to deal with the large bush fires.
Winds sink Tasman residents' hopes of returning home
Some Tasman residents will not be able to return to their homes today because of forecast strong winds.
Media big and small step up to keep fires covered
The Nelson Tasman fires were a major challenge for the big media outlets to cover with no idea how bad it would get or how long they would last. Local media also played a crucial role too - including… Audio
Fighting Nature's Fury - The Tasman Fires
Insight - As the battle against the Tasman fires continues, Alex Ashton reflects on the emergency response and questions whether New Zealand is ready for a future where fires like this could become… Video, Audio
Tasman facing serious drought
First there were floods, then fire and now drought with a water scientist saying the Tasman district is facing its worst drought since 2001.
11 yr old boy's Tasman fire painting attracts global attention
Leon Fenemor's picture of the Tasman bushfires - and the crews fighting them - has received positive feedback from around the world. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern visits Nelson community in bush fire aftermath
Relentless heat and dry conditions are testing tempers, as hundreds remain out of their homes after the Tasman wildfires.
Further funding support for Nelson after fires
The Minister of Civil Defence will seek another $100,000 funding and the Minister of Agriculture has announced a further $50,000 for people affected by the Tasman fires.
Redwood Valley residents still waiting to go home.
Hundreds of residents near Nelson are still waiting to access their homes, as the Prime Minister visited today to offer more government help. Video, Audio
Some Pigeon Valley residents returning home as fire threat recedes
Residents at the southern end of Pigeon Valley, evacuated in the Nelson area bush fires, have been allowed to return home this morning.
Fire evacuees desperate to return home
The battle to bring the Tasman wildfire under control is entering its ninth night tonight - and residents evacuated from around 200 nearby properties are no closer to knowing when they'll be heading… Audio
Several days of no income hurts Wakefield shop owners
Wakefield business owners are counting the costs after the Nelson-Tasman fire forced them to evacuate and shut up shop.
Firefighter hospitalised due to dehydration
Hundreds of people in Nelson-Tasman are spending another night out of their homes as an evacuation notice remains in place as firefighters battle the blaze. Reporter Nita Blake-Persen joins Checkpoint… Audio
