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Firefighters battle massive blaze in Tongariro National Park

RNZNZ HeraldStuff1NewsOtago Daily TimesWaikato TimesThe PostMonday 10 November 2025 · 7 outlets · 18 reports · updated

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A large fire on the Central Plateau has burned through approximately 2500 hectares and is estimated to be 20% contained. The blaze, which began on Saturday, triggered evacuations of residents and trampers, including those in Whakapapa Village. Crews are currently aided by light rain and misty conditions.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 10 Nov 2025, 5:16am · 18 reports from 6 outlets over 14 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Locals fear 'truly devastating' Tongariro National Park fire (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Tongariro National Park fire: Crews face ongoing battle to contain national park blaze (opens in new tab)

  3. StuffStuff

    Live: Thunderstorms forecast for Tongariro as enormous fire burns into third day (opens in new tab)

  4. 1News1News

    'Favourable conditions' aid crews at huge Tongariro National Park blaze (opens in new tab)

  5. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    'Truly devastating': Blaze hits Tongariro (opens in new tab)

  6. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Thunderstorms forecast as Tongariro fire burns into third day (opens in new tab)

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