Newshub Fire near Mahia Peninsula 21/12/2017 Crews remain on scene to prevent any flare-ups. Photo credit: Newshub. Hawke's Bay firefighters are keeping tabs on a blaze that broke out late Wednesday night in scrub near the Mahia Peninsula. The fire was sparked just before 9pm near Nuhaka. Crews remain on scene to prevent any flare-ups. Newshub.