'They were lost': Councillor forced to drive lost emergency responders to stroke victim
The response "should have taken 10 minutes but it took an hour and a half.”
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Six helicopters and two planes battling large Otago vegetation fire
Fire teams called in more resources this morning to fight the blaze.
Elderly man found dead after Auckland house fire overnight
'We arrived and found a kitchen fire,' a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said.
'Smells revolting': What it's like in a burnt-out house
'This is a rare chance to walk through a fire-damaged home.'
Person injured after being trapped in machinery at Waikato animal feed plant
One ambulance crew responded and treated a patient with minor injuries at the scene.
'Systematic dishonesty': Grenfell final report - what caused the fire that killed 72
Inquiry into fatal inferno exposes failings by UK government ministers and officials.
Arson suspected in Whangārei's Thomas St next to fatal house fire
The house fire on Thomas St, Tikipunga, was well-involved when firefighters arrived.
One dead in SH2 crash north of Gisborne
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Matawai Rd.
Truck carrying 'dangerous goods' catches fire
Fire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.
Otoko crash: Three seriously injured, State Highway 2 closed
Three people have been taken to Gisborne Hospital with serious to critical injuries.
Crews battle 'well involved' house fire in Far North
Fenz said the fire was being treated as suspicious.
Gisborne school denies breaching resource consent for five years
Gisborne school seems to have breached consent by operating classes on ground floor.
Person airlifted to hospital after falling from Auckland cliff
Ambulance crews said the patient suffered critical injuries.
Waipara wildfire: Fears forecasted wind changes will cause further spread
All outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.
Dozens of Canterbury firefighters battling two large blazes tonight amid strong winds
Conditions continue to hamper firefighting efforts at a large forestry fire.
'Mayday': Aviation expert says burst oil seal may have sparked engine fire emergency
Irene King said such faults were not common, because of rigorous maintenance checks.
'Extreme fire behaviour' threat: Waipara blaze doubles in size overnight
The blaze grew from 40ha to 85ha over 24 hours.
North Canterbury wildfire ‘not controlled or contained’, fire services warn
'The fire has jumped the containment line.'
Watch: Engine fire sparks emergency landing, passengers jump from doors
Fire and Emergency were advised of the ATR aircraft's engine fire.
Arrest made in Constellation Drive
Armed Police have stopped a car and two people were arrested in Constellation Drive and Atlas Place in Rosedale in Auckland. Video / Supplied
Multi-vehicle crash on Auckland motorway causing significant delays
Police were called to the scene around 11.55am.
Canterbury wildfire spreading at pine forest
Five helicopters have been working to control the blaze.
Police believe Hamilton house fire was deliberately lit, three men arrested
Police have now arrested three me in relation to the fire.
Three people rescued from house fire in Henderson, Auckland
A fire investigator will return to the house later this morning.
DIY wasp nest removal causes buzz for fire crews
'They’re just going to come out and sting you.'
'It’s hard to feel like we’ve lost everything': Peria family grateful for support
The family home in the Far North was quickly lost in the blaze on August 11.
Person dies in crash on SH3 near Whanganui
Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash about 12.30am on Sunday.
Blockhouse Bay homicide: Police cordon off multiple areas
Police have cordoned off the area around the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club and recreational reserve on Rathlin St. Video / NZ Herald
Childers Rd house fire: 'Flames shooting high into the sky'
Suspicious fire all but destroyed old home in Childers Rd.
Emergency services respond to Hamilton house fire
Nobody was home at the time of the fire.
Police make an arrest in Tikipunga house fire fatality
Further charges are possible against the man.
One person in critical condition after three-vehicle crash in Te Awamutu
Emergency services are attending a serious three-car crash in central Te Awamutu.
Person seriously injured after logging truck rolls
"We did have three fire trucks, a Hazmat unit and a support vehicle there.”