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Paid firefighters call off latest strike
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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Teenager charged, more arrests likely after fire at old Palmerston North pub The Fitz
Source: Radio New Zealand The scene on the night of 30 October. Supplied/ Mike Dixon An 18-year-old Palmerston North man has been arrested and charged with arson, following a large...
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Fire and Emergency restructure biggest in its 8-year existence
Source: Radio New Zealand PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says the cuts are “short sighted” and will “impact FENZ’s ability to deal with emergencies and prevent future emergencies.” RNZ Just...
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Tongariro blaze: ‘Tough decision’ to send in diggers to build firebreaks
Source: Radio New Zealand The fire at the Tongariro National Park destroyed 3000 hectares before rain dampened the blaze. Fire and Emergency NZ A Tongariro local who leapt into action...
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FENZ proposes restructure to build modern and effective emergency service
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is proposing to restructure its organisation to ensure it can sustainably, effectively and efficiently meet New Zealanders’ needs both now...
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Tongariro National Park fire pānui
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...
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Government must stop ‘short-sighted’ FENZ job cuts, PSA says
Source: Radio New Zealand PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says the cuts are “short sighted” and will “impact FENZ’s ability to deal with emergencies and prevent future emergencies.” RNZ The...
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Govt. must step in and stop the deep cuts proposed by FENZ – PSA
Source: PSA – Net loss of 169 roles including 46 directly supporting firefighters – 13% of FENZ of non-firefighting staff proposed to go – FENZ cutting spending by $70m/year – 10% of annual budget...
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Tongariro rāhui explained
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 November 2025 Source: Department of Conservation and Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro The fires began Saturday 8 November and burned nearly 3,000 hectares, severely impacting the...
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Redundancy ‘a last resort’: Fire and Emergency set to propose sweeping changes, some jobs to go
Source: Radio New Zealand Fire and Emergency (FENZ) is expected to suggest sweeping changes to its organisation and some jobs to go, but to safeguard firefighters, in a deepseated change...
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Fire crews put in ‘grunt’ work to dampen down Tongariro fire hotspots
Source: Radio New Zealand Diggers at work at the site of the fire on Tuesday. RNZ/Jimmy Ellingham Combined Fire and Emergency and Department of Conservation crews are continuing to put...
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Fire and Emergency aircraft experts withdraw labour in long-running pay dispute
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tongariro National Park wildfire, as seen from an aircraft on 10 November. Fire and Emergency NZ Experts in using planes and choppers to fight fires...
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Fire Safety – Restricted fire season for Coastal Wairarapa
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Wairarapa’s Northern, Central, and Southern Coasts will move into a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 12 November until further notice. A restricted fire...
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First Responders – Tongariro National Park Fire #14
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to move from offensive firefighting to patrolling and monitoring the area burnt by the fire in Tongariro National Park,...
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Fire investigators seek dashcam footage of Tongariro blaze
Source: Radio New Zealand Fire investigators looking into the blaze in Tongariro National Park are asking for dashcam footage from drivers in the area. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) said it...
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Rāhui extended across Tongariro maunga following devastating fire
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 November 2025 The fire broke out on Saturday 8 November, prompting a joint response from Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) and DOC involving both...
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Tongariro tracks shut until at least next week after devastating wildfire
Source: Radio New Zealand The main Tongariro track is expected to stay shut until at least next week after devastating wildfire. Recent rain is helping hugely to bring the massive...
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Tongariro National Park track expected to reopen by next week after devastating wildfire
Source: Radio New Zealand The main Tongariro track is expected to stay shut until at least next week after devastating wildfire. Recent rain is helping hugely to bring the massive...
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Rain a big help in getting Tongariro blaze under control but more work to be done
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage caused by the fire. RNZ/Jimmy Ellingham Recent rain is helping hugely to bring the massive Tongariro National Park blaze under control, Fire and Emergency says....
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First Responders – Tongariro National Park Fire Update #13
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Drones with thermal imaging equipment have begun checking the flanks of the Tongariro National Park fireground for hotspots. Fire and Emergency’s specialist drone crew completed...
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Fires crews start ‘grunt work’ at Tongariro park
Source: Radio New Zealand Favourable conditions on Monday meant the fire appeared to be extinguished. Fire and Emergency NZ Fire and Emergency crews in Tongariro National Park will be back...
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Tongariro fire: Threatened species in area ‘so unique, sacred and spectacular’
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tongariro National Park is home to a range of threatened plants, butterflies and moths. Supplied / Max Rayner The Department of Conservation (DOC) says Tongariro...
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Tongariro fire: Tourists helicoptered out as ash fell from sky
Source: Radio New Zealand Tourist describes ash falling from the sky before he was helicoptered from hut He was then evacuated from Whakapapa Residents in affected area can return home,...
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First Responders – Tongariro National Park Fire Update #12
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand A Fire and Emergency observation flight this afternoon has found no visible signs of fire following today’s rainfall. District Commander Nigel Dravitzki says the rain...
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First Responders – Tongariro National Park Fire Update #11
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Conditions on the fireground in the Tongariro National Park have improved significantly today. Fire and Emergency District Commander Nigel Dravitzki says that steady rain and...
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In pictures: The devastating impacts the Tongariro National Park wildfire has had on our landscape
Source: Radio New Zealand A huge wildfire in Tongariro National Park is expected to have significant impacts on biodiversity. The large fire on the Central Plateau broke out on Saturday...
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Smoke warning as Tongariro fire grows
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters continue to battle the Tongariro National Park wildfire. Fire and Emergency People living near the Tongariro National Park fire are being warned to take extra...