The only other documented case of such a "firenado" was during the 2003 Canberra fires.

Zespri looks to grow kiwifruit in North America as Sungold sales boom.

Deadly Californian wildfire is contained.

Cards Against Humanity has found a brilliant way to stop Trump building the wall.

Finland's leader rakes his memory for the source of the US President's remark.

Trump pays visit to fire-hit California as he continues to criticise state.

Another 631 residents have been reported missing.

Keynote speaker at Vegan Expo concerned about Māori health outcomes, writes Peter Shand.

Many other pets including cats, dogs and rabbits have burns after the devastating blazes.

The American writer Rick Steves famously said that "all travel is a political act."

Relatives desperately search for loved ones as firefighters battle to contain blazes.

Celebrities have lost their luxury homes as devastating wildfires rip through California.

A grim Gerard Butler has shared a heartbreaking selfie with his home in rubble.

She went shopping for necessities for firefighters like water, granola bars and Chapstick.

Death toll rises to 25, as 200,000 flee fires in California, the worst in state's history.

The comments were Trump's first about wildfires ravaging thousands of acres in California.

Hollywood celebs have had to flee as palatial homes threatened by fires.

Hollywood celebs flee as Caitlyn Jenner's house and others burn down.

Sickening video shows ex-Marine stalking patrons in bar.

A gunman opened fire in a crowded bar, killing 12, including a sheriff's deputy.

The most consequential midterm elections in modern times came to a dramatic finish.

Daryl Hurley wins the over-40 Pro class at the World Veterans' Motocross Championships

Comment: The world's best smartphone might also be its best-kept secret.

Lime has learned of an issue with the batteries of some older model of scooters.

Comment: Contracts to protect corporate secrets have mutated into vile straitjackets.

Wellington chef Monique Fiso will fly the Kiwi flag in Netflix's latest show.

Here's the story behind her alleged abduction.

We've heard about injuries and three-month trials here, but what about other countries?

Comment: New Zealand's retail scene seems much more healthy and vibrant than California's.

This underexposed destination is the final resting place of many movie greats.