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Fires destroy 14 structures in Kaikōura

The PostThe PressOtago Daily TimesRNZ1NewsNZ HeraldWaikato TimesWednesday 22 October 2025 · 7 outlets · 8 reports · updated

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Fierce winds fanned fires in Kaikōura on Tuesday, destroying 14 buildings including five homes. Approximately 20 people were evacuated, and firefighters are working to contain the remaining blazes before winds increase again this afternoon.

How they headlined it

First reported by The Post, Wed 22 Oct 2025, 4:45am · 8 reports from 6 outlets over 14 hours
  1. The PostThe Post via The Press

    Dozens of firefighters back out tackling Kaikōura fires that destroyed five homes (opens in new tab)

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  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Fires rage, highways closed, more wild weather on way (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Weather live: Wind warnings upgraded to 'red', fire destroys Kaikōura homes (opens in new tab)

  4. 1News1News

    Full video: Authorities update Kaikōura blaze response (opens in new tab)

  5. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Weather: Kaikōura man devastated after house destroyed in blaze (opens in new tab)

  6. The PressThe Press

    In pictures: Kaikōura fires, the aftermath (opens in new tab)

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