The blaze occurred at a unit in Gadsby Place, Hamilton East.

The first two paramedics did not enter Al Noor Mosque until 2.14pm, CCTV footage shows.

The community's fight in the high court civil case has failed.

Precious time was wasted after misinformation about Al Noor Mosque was transmitted.

Fire trucks are en route to the airport.

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

Fire crews were called to Bancroft Cres about 2.45pm, says Fenz.

"If I hadn’t had my helmet on, I would have died there and then."

During Cyclone Gabrielle, firefighters struggled to access key areas of Hawke's Bay.

"As whānau, we can only hope for him to get well soon."

Seven fire trucks were responding to the incident, first reported about 2.30pm.

“It’s a great way to bring everyone together to work in unison."

A simple trip to Saturday-morning kids' football nearly cost Auckland family their lives.

A bruised tramper has been rescued from Te Araroa Trail.

Hours after the initial fire was put out, a second fire ignited further up the riverbank.

There are reports of serious injuries, and an ambulance is on the scene.

The person was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a moderate condition.

Fire crews were called around 4.30am.

Seven Hato Hone vans were repurposed, blessed and are supporting Ukraine people.

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Queenstown residents instead booked a stay at the Holiday Inn out of their own pocket.

Landslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.

Emergency services were called to the scene in western Wellington this afternoon.

The man suffered a possible broken ankle, police say.

Chopper on a rescue mission came down 'partially under control', boss says.

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Chief Operating Officer Chris Moody explains the crash of a rescue chopper on Mt Pirongia. Video / Mike Scott

“What you want in an emergency is a community well prepared to respond on their own."