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‘Big heart’: Rānui man who died in cabin fire named by police
Andrew Orr 'tragically' died inside a cabin that caught on fire.
Suspicious fire guts Hastings tyre shop in early-morning blaze
Firefighters left around 6.30am after extinguishing the blaze.
Family of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys home
The family walked away from the Oakleigh blaze with only the clothes on their backs.
Nelson schools evacuated after threats: Police set up cordons, say risk not genuine
Cops say an email 'of a concerning nature' was sent to several schools.
‘Total loss’: Whangārei home destroyed by fire overnight
The fire destroyed the home on SH1 next to Oakleigh petrol station.
Keen to help: Northland students volunteer after fire and emergency course
Kawakawa Volunteer Fire Brigade's numbers have boosted thanks to a high school course.
Car fire in lower Kaimāī spreads to nearby bush
A fire from a burning car quickly spread into bush on SH29.
Canterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefighters
Firefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week.
Fire and Emergency boss turns hose on bullying, harassment: 'Enough is enough'
Service's reputation is being tarnished by those acting inappropriately, its CEO says.
Fire and Emergency provide update on Canterbury scrub fires
A media conference is being held after Burnham scrub fires have drawn a large-scale emergency response and closed SH1.
Person in serious condition after fleeing driver crashes into truck in South Auckland
Fire and Emergency sent three fire engines to the Lambie Dr just after 1.26pm today.
Christchurch fatal house fire: Shaken neighbour says victim was in a wheelchair
The blaze destroyed a section of the property, where the woman was found dead.
Watch: Fire and Emergency NZ boss 'upset' by bullying, racism and sexism
Two independent reviews revealed many do not feel safe to come to work.
Cultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News Update
Cultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ Herald
One person has died following a house fire in Hornby, Christchurch
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fatal house fire on Dickson Crescent in the suburb of Hornby at 12:55 PM. Video / George Heard
Marlborough resident dies after falling into coal fire
Emergency services were called to the scene around 3.45pm.
Person dies in Christchurch house fire
Three roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze.
Showgirls ablaze: Auckland strip club catches fire, streets closed
A fire has broken out on the second storey of the building in busy downtown Auckland.
Wellington cafe fire prompts overnight evacuation of residents
Seven fire trucks battle blaze at Beach Babylon; cause under investigation.
Editorial: Burning start to summer a taste of what's to come
OPINION: Fires loom over our summer months as the world warms, climate scientists say.
Canterbury fire cause found: investigators team up with police
Fire investigators probe Bridge Hill fire, now controlled after burning 1000ha.
Serious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of Tokoro
Emergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben Fraser
Evacuating with 14 horses: One Canterbury family's wildfire fears
'Not our first evacuation, won't be our last.'
Police investigate if students on camp may have started large Canterbury fire
Camps filled with pupils were evacuated soon after the fire broke out.
New wind threat: Wild fire contained but crews prepare for 80km/h winds to hit
Firefighters say the priority is to secure the fire's perimeter before the wind picks up.
Firefighters strengthen the perimeter of West Melton fire
Firefighters supported by four helicopters strengthen the perimeter of the West Melton fire ahead of strong northwest winds forecast to develop later today. Video / Katie Oliver
Large fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News Update
Fire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ Herald