New Zealand authorities said on Sunday that extra aircraft were being sent to fight an out-of-control wildfire that has burnt ...

An out-of-control wildfire burning in Tongariro Park has spread overnight, now covering an estimated 1000 hectares.

An out-of-control wildfire burning in Tongariro Park has spread overnight, now covering an estimated 1000 hectares.

Evacuations have begun as an out-of-control wildfire burning in Tongariro National Park continues to spread, now covering an estimated 1600ha. Residents of Waimarino (National Park) are being asked to ...

A large fire on the Central Plateau has triggered evacuations of trampers and caused the closure of a nearby highway. About 400 hectares of the Tongariro National Park was estimated to be on fire, ...

The fire was first reported at about 3.15 in the afternoon. Department of Conservation Central North Island Operations Director Damian Coutts says 43 hikers and a hut warden were airlifted from ...