South Taranaki fire grows to approximately 100 hectares

Tuesday 16 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 16 Dec 2025, 2:48pm

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A vegetation fire located between Waitōtara and Waiinu Beach has expanded to an estimated 100 hectares. Firefighters are using helicopters and heavy machinery to combat the blaze, which is expected to continue for several days.

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1. RNZTue 16 Dec 2025, 10:38am

   South Taranaki fire spreads to 100 hectares (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 16 Dec 2025, 11:21am

   Waiinu Beach fire: Fire crews work to suppress South Taranaki blaze as favourable wind blows through (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 16 Dec 2025, 2:48pm

   Two uncontained North Island fires still being fought, and one is growing (opens in new tab)