White Island Tours declares insolvency, liquidators appointed
Company struggled to raise money to pay a fine after eruption tragedy.
Company struggled to raise money to pay a fine after eruption tragedy.
Issues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.
Napier firefighters warn homeowners to brush up on fire safety after electrical fire.
Firefighters were called to the property about 7.45pm.
Neighbours said they grabbed their passports and bolted when they saw the flames.
A Waitaanga home was extensively damaged, with a body later found at the scene.
Homeowner was away when the fire started this morning.
Police warned of 'significant delays' in the area.
Police arrived to see a garage on fire in Dunedin following reports of an altercation.
Although the KSM honour is positive, Lake said he accepted it with great reluctance.
Te Puke fire chief recognised for services to Fire & Emergency NZ and the community.
'I love the community - my family has lived here for five generations.'
Ian Campbell says he feels honoured to join the ranks of leaders he admires.
He is the first member of the Bulls Volunteer Fire Brigade to serve for 50 years.
'Everyone I’ve worked with deserves this award but I feel very humbled.'
MetService had forecast northwesterly winds for Canterbury today.
Firefighters are tackling a large blaze spewing out thick black smoke.
Waitaanga home was extensively damaged with a body later found at the scene.
The 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.
The fire was reported just after 5.30pm. At least 12 fire appliances attended.
There has been an emergency incident at Onehunga mall involving fire and police services. Video / Supplied
Up to 16 fire trucks rushed to fight the blaze in one of Auckland's swankiest suburbs.
The children of the family called the bach ‘‘the greatest place on earth’’.
The road between Hamilton and Te Awamutu reopened just before 7pm.
"The road toll is not just some number but somebody’s loved one who died on the road."
Prosecution followed inspection which found non-compliant sleepware in Napier store.
Auckland's Queen St is closed after a reported gas leak and small fire. Video / John Weekes