22 February 2025
Fire and Emergency New Zealand says, at its peak, 16 crews were tackling the blazes near Downs and Diversion Roads.

A spokesperson says the fires were out by 8:30 and 9pm respectively.

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Other Accident and Emergency News

23 Feb: Police have spent the night examining the scene of a dramatic operation which took place in Christchurch's Richmond yesterday

22 Feb: A homicide investigation has been launched in the Waikato after a man was killed in Rotong-aro, near Huntly

22 Feb: A busy weekend in Christchurch - with three major events closing streets today

22 Feb: Investigations are underway after four suspicious church fires at Masterton overnight

22 Feb: Christchurch's Mayor is praising the city's rebuild - 14 years on since the 2011 earthquake

22 Feb: Police are seeking information regarding the death of a man who was found on Hokio Beach, near Levin

21 Feb: State Highway One between Turangi and Rangipo has reopened today

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Today's News

Boxing:
Joseph Parker insists he has no fears facing power-punching Martin Bakole in Riyadh this morning 8:17

Soccer:
Second placed Arsenal has failed to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool, falling 1-nil to West Ham at home 8:17

Politics:
Australian super funds to make direct pitch to Trump administration in US showcase 8:07

Rugby:
England's moved into outright second on the Six Nations rugby table after a scratchy 16-15 win at home over Scotland, who scored three tries to one and had the chance to snatch the match in the dying stages, on Sky Sport 8:07

Technology:
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are slashing spending, and some believe it's going too quickly 7:57

Environment:
New Zealand skiier Alice Robinson has continued her exceptional form in Italy, finishing third at the second Giant Slalom World Cup in Sestriere , marking her second podium in as many days 7:57

Entertainment:
Sir Mick Jagger's eight-year-old son has been left on crutches after sustaining a leg injury 7:54

Rugby:
The Blues aren't panicking despite two losses to open the defence of their Super Rugby crown 7:37

Cricket:
An unbeaten 120 off just 86 balls by Josh Inglis has powered Australia to an impressive five-wicket Champions Trophy win over England in Lahore 7:27

Entertainment:
Matthew Lawrence has claimed Gabrielle Union reported him to the studio while working on 'H-E Double Hockey Sticks' 7:24

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