Person dies in Christchurch house fire
Three roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze.
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Wellington cafe fire prompts overnight evacuation of residents
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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
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'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
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Two large fires break out – flames visible over Auckland, evacuations in Canterbury
Fire and Emergency says a caravan park is being evacuated tonight in West Melton.
Northland and other regions at high risk for wildfires
High fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.
'Perfect storm': Spike in fire risk sparks prohibited season
'We’re trying to avert the possibility of catastrophic wildfires in Hawke’s Bay.'
Large Canterbury fire expected to be contained Saturday
The fire closed State Highway 73, burning through more than 1000ha at Bridge Hill.
NZ faces ‘extreme fire risk’ as temperatures rise across country
UV levels are also extreme while strong winds predicted to gust up to 150km/h.
Canterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under control
The fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.
'Hot spots': Fire crews monitoring Welcome Bay scrub fire
The fire started at the top of Waikite Rd on Wednesday; the area remains off-limits.
'Good neighbours and smoke alarms save lives': 85-year-old Hastings man rescued from flash fire
Peter Murton will keep cooking his sweetcorn fritters, despite the painful experience.
Residents urged to evacuate amid fears huge fire could reach township overnight
Crews are working to contain a 'rash' of fires across the South Island.
Napier pushes 34C in early-summer sizzler
Temperatures came on a day with a strong wind watch in place for all of Hawke’s Bay.
Bridge Hill fire in Canterbury gives a sense of the scale of the blaze
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Rāhui put on BoP swimming hole after death
Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.
Emergency services race to water-related incident near Bay of Plenty swimming hole
Police said further information would be released when they're in a position to do so.
Helicopters called in to assist with bush fire in Upper Hutt
More than 10 fire trucks are fighting the blaze.
Helicopter battles Welcome Bay fire in Tauranga
A helicopter and monsoon bucket, along with multiple fire crews, are fighting a scrub fire in Welcome Bay. Video / Sonya Bateson
Sparks cause 10-hour fire battle in east coast forest
Firefighters were tied up for 10 hours dealing with fire in young pines in a forest.
Summer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30C
MetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.
Hastings home’s near miss after blaze: Open fire ban for twin cities
A prohibited fire season notice is now in place.
15 fire crews contain grass fire threatening Hawke's Bay home
Fire crews remain at the scene of the blaze dampening down hotspots.
Significant boost for Gisborne firefighting addressing staffing challenge
Firefighting in Gisborne is set to get a significant boost.
Outdoor fire restrictions amid vegetation fire surge
There have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.
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'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'
Fire investigator to return after large fire breaks out near South Auckland industrial area
One person described seeing large plumes of black smoke coming from the site.