Firefighters battle large vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach

Monday 15 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 15 Dec 2025, 6:20pm

Firefighters are responding to a large vegetation fire near Waiinu Beach in South Taranaki that was reported shortly after 2pm. The fire is estimated to cover approximately one square kilometre. Police have advised residents in the area to be prepared for possible evacuations.

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1. RNZMon 15 Dec 2025, 5:04pm

   Firefighters battle large South Taranaki vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 15 Dec 2025, 5:12pm

   Firefighters battle large Waiinu Beach fire, nearby residents may be evacuated (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 15 Dec 2025, 6:20pm

   Evacuations possible as fire tears through Waiinu Beach, Taranaki (opens in new tab)