25 Oct 2025

Wild weather: wildfire risk

From Saturday Morning, 7:15 am on 25 October 2025

Earlier this week destructive gales tore through parts of the South and North Islands, exacerbating wildfires on the East Coast.

As we go into the long weekend the public is being asked to remain vigilant. 

FENZ Assistant National Commander Ken Cooper joins Guyon Espiner.

fire crews work to try and contain a huge bush fire near Porangahau.

Fire crews work to try and contain a huge bush fire near Porangahau. Photo: Supplied