Fire and Emergency says six crews arrived following reports of trees on fire.

A spokesperson says they've extinguished the bulk of the blaze and a clean-up is underway.

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21 Sep: One person's seriously injured following a disorder on Auckland's Karangahape Road last night

21 Sep: Alpine Energy's reporting unplanned power outages across parts of Canterbury

20 Sep: Police are investigating a sudden death in Christchurch's Heathcote Valley yesterday, but believe it isn't suspicious

20 Sep: Severe weather warnings across central and southern New Zealand mean a rough start to the school holidays

20 Sep: Fire and Emergency is urging South Islanders refrain from lighting any outdoor fires this weekend

20 Sep: It's believed there are critical injuries in a serious crash in Whanganui East this morning

19 Sep: One person's been seriously injured after a truck crash involving three vehicles at Greenlane on Auckland's Southern Motorway shortly after 2.30

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Law and Order:
One person's seriously injured following a disorder on Auckland's Karangahape Road last night 9:27

Motoring:
New Zealand Formula One driver Liam Lawson is keeping a check on his emotions ahead of tomorrow's Azerbaijan Grand Prix 8:27

Rugby League:
Cronulla has ended Canberra's NRL title campaign...beating the Raiders 32-12 in Australia's capital 8:27

Rugby League:
Reigning premiers Brisbane will play in a third straight AFL season decider after a 29-point preliminary final whipping of Collingwood 8:17

Rugby:
The Ranfurly Shield is heading to Dunedin 8:07

Motoring:
F1 Azerbaijan qualifying: Oscar Piastri crashes out in Baku, Max Verstappen secures pole 7:57

Sailing:
New Zealand is in fifth place after the first day of sailing at the Switzerland Sail Grand Prix on Lake Geneva 7:57

Athletics:
New Zealand is currently a staggering 5th on the medal table at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 7:47

Environment:
Alpine Energy's reporting unplanned power outages across parts of Canterbury 7:47

Rugby:
Delight from Otago head coach Mark Brown after helping the province hoist the Ranfurly Shield for the eighth time in their history 7:37

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