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Tongariro Alpine Crossing reopens

· November 16, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 November 2025 DOC Central North Island Operations Director Damian Coutts says both DOC and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are confident the track is...

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Fatalities at scene of fire, Sanson

· November 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatu Area Commander: Police can confirm there have been several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson today....

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House fire closes State Highway 1, Sanson

· November 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police are in attendance at a house fire in Sanson. Emergency services were called to the property southwest of the township around 2:30pm. There is a...

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Tongariro National Park fire pānui #3

· November 14, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  14 November 2025 The Fire and Emergency drone team are conducting regular thermal imaging flights to determine if the fire is fully controlled. No new hot spots have been identified...

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Tongariro National Park fire pānui #2

· November 13, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 November 2025 Further good news from the fire ground: no new fire activity was identified yesterday by ground crews and drone surveys. With more...

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Paid firefighters call off latest strike

· November 13, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The union said members will not strike for an hour on Friday as planned. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Paid firefighters have called off their latest strike,...

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Tongariro National Park fire pānui

· November 12, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  12 November 2025 The hard work of Fire and Emergency and DOC staff assessing the fireground over the past few days has allowed this transition to occur.   Two DOC fire crews (13 personnel) were...