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Hamilton scrap yard fire
Fire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating the cause of a scrap yard fire in Hamilton on January 20, 2025.
‘Multiple cars’ on fire at Hamilton scrapyard, Fire and Emergency investigate
It took almost two hours to extinguish the blaze at the National Steel Ltd scrapyard.
Large vegetation breaks out near Parikino, Whanganui
Plumes of grey and white smoke from a vegetation fire could be seen across the rural Whananui countryside
Person rescued from burning house in Whakatāne
Five fire crews, a rescue helicopter and an ambulance sent to the scene.
‘Massive’ vegetation fire breaks out near Whanganui
Fire and Emergency said seven tankers and one helicopter are responding.
Batten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for Northland
Summer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.
Firefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere Mountain
New images show the extent of the damage on the maunga.
Smoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere Mountain
Smoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.
Watch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.
Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Fire destroys large house in rural Taranaki
Fire crews called to Inglewood blaze about 5.30pm, video shows structure collapsing.
'It's escalated': Fire tears through house in rural Taranaki
Firefighters from five stations scrambled to the blaze on the outskirts of Inglewood about 5.30pm. Video / Hamish Hemi
Large fire at former Centrepoint commune in Albany, Auckland
Firefighters were called to a large fire overnight at the former Centrepoint commune in the Auckland suburb of Albany. Video / NZ Herald
Fishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parks
Significant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.
Person seriously injured after fight near central Auckland train station
Police say the offender fled the scene after the incident and is on the run.
Fire visible across Wellington’s harbour
A fire is burning on a hill above State Highway 2.
Stay 'vigilant': Warning after out-of-control rubbish fire burns 19ha
'Fires can happen at any time and no one ever expects a fire.'
Road now open after truck blocked SH12 near Taheke
The crash was just west of Puha Rd near Taheke.
Coromandel fire: Road to fully open, Fenz boss thanks locals
Fire and Emergency was to conduct another drone flight at first light.
Watch: Derelict building destroyed by fire in Auckland’s Point Chevalier
Crews worked to extinguish the blaze late last night.
Derelict building up in flames, Point Chevalier
Firefighters have extinguished a fire at a derelict building in Point Chevalier. Video / Hayden Woodward
Pāpāmoa residents woken by early morning flood
Heavy rain floods Pāpāmoa; firefighters clear drains, water recedes.
Taupō scrub fire contained, crews reinforcing 'control line'
Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.
Helicopters, firefighters back West Auckland blaze 12 hrs after starting
Seven people were rescued by lifesavers after being trapped by fire yesterday.
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's funeral and California’s fire threat continues | NZ Herald News Update
The funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Investigators uncover the cause of Whangārei’s 20ha blaze
Northland's fire permits have been suspended until further notice due to risky conditions.
Seven people rescued after fire traps them at West Auckland beach
Emergency services were alerted to the fire at Anawhata Beach, near Piha, about 5.30pm.
Fighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hours
Water testing is currently under way to determine if contaminants are present.