Fines for building owners increased four times after Loafers Lodge fire
The Government has also agreed to a new offence for negligent building inspectors.
The Government has also agreed to a new offence for negligent building inspectors.
Fenz reports there have been a number of similar incidents in the past.
Auckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.
Piki Thomas is leading the Fenz approach to kaupapa Māori issues.
One rioter was in care at 11, expelled at 12, drinking at 13 and committing crime at 14.
Chief says fire 'very difficult to fight'.
Fire chief says: 'We're in for a hell of a time'.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Chief Operating Officer Chris Moody explains the crash of a rescue chopper on Mt Pirongia. Video / Mike Scott
A number of buildings are under threat and a state highway has been closed after a South Island vegetation blaze in Waimate. Video / Mark Smith
School evacuated as firefighters work to extinguish the roof fire.
Several fires have been kept under control despite the tricky conditions.
More than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.
High winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.
Two people were in the aircraft when the incident happened at Whangaroa about 3.20pm.
Gusty winds fuel two fires in close proximity after MetService issues wind warnings.
Residents are advised to be wary about lighting fires in windy conditions.
The fire broke out in a residential building near Khyber Pass Rd
The house was well alight by the time crews arrived at the site.
It's been 22 years since the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in New York.
The man called police in a panic at 6.25pm after becoming stuck on the cliff.
An investigation has outlined the damage and cause of a devastating car yard fire.
Five fire trucks, two tankers and one smoke chaser are responding.
The blaze sparked in the child's bedroom; family said he was dragged out of the inferno.
Firefighters were kept busy overnight at both ends of the country.
Six fire trucks race to blaze on Stonedon Drive following reports from public at 5pm.
Brothers Matt and Tom Otto are helping fight Canada's worst wildfires.
A person is taken to hospital as a crash blocks one lane of the state highway.
Three people were involved in a car crash on the South Island's West Coast.
Three people were involved in a car crash on the South Island's West Coast.