
'Long duration event': Waipoua Forest fire grows to 70ha, evacuations underway
Police are assisting with evacuating dwellings in the Waipoua River Rd area.
Police are assisting with evacuating dwellings in the Waipoua River Rd area.
Police are determined to find out the events that led up to the 'tragic incident'.
Appeals for food, toiletries and clothing have been made for evacuees.
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Police were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.