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

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13 Oct: Auckland's Central Fire Station is back up and running after a closure on Saturday, when asbestos was found in dust samples

12 Oct: A slip is restricting a part of State Highway 73, near the Westland District town of Jacksons, as strong winds continue

12 Oct: It's a wet and windy day for many parts of the country, with the lower North Island and the Canterbury High Country bearing the worst of it

11 Oct: Heavy rainfall in Mexico has left at least 27 people dead and more missing

11 Oct: Heavy downpours and strong wind gusts are setting in for central and southern parts of the country

11 Oct: A tsunami warning has been issued following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage

11 Oct: At least four specialist Auckland fire trucks are out of action while they are tested for asbestos

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