North Canterbury residents evacuated after large scrub fires
Fire and Emergency verified that the vegetation fire close to Amberley is now under control but Loburn continues to burn. Video / Mike Rankin / Sarah Rowbotham
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Fire services attend ute on fire near Whanganui
Motorists are advised to avoid travelling that way for now.
Person dies in Whangārei workplace incident, initially reported as truck crash
WorkSafe has been advised of the incident.
Insurance payout limbo leaves father sleeping in van for work after house fire
The Vaganas were left with nothing after their Avondale home was destroyed by fire.
Wairarapa Coast to begin fire ban on Monday
The Wairarapa Coast will move into a fire ban from tomorrow due to a very high danger.
Just did it: Hawke's Bay hero truckie uses Nike hoodie to stop car fire
Dwayne Blake said he immediately thought about the safety of the community.
Fire crews targeting residual hotspots of Titahi Bay blaze ahead of windy day
A drone picked up thermal hotspots overnight which crews will now focus on.
Fire crews extinguish blaze on Auckland’s North Head
Fenz received multiple calls from around the city saying the volcano was ablaze.
Dry South Island fire risk worst it has been in years - FENZ
Fire service ready to respond with incident management team set up in mid-Canterbury.
'Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in Porirua
Keep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.
Crews fight major scrub fire in Canterbury
Helicopter, 17 fire trucks sent to the scene - ‘Please don’t go down and have a look'.
'Pretty horrific': Neighbours evacuated, injuries after house fire
A man has been arrested in relation to the fire.
Dozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden Bay
The blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.
Hawke’s Bay burn off warning after vegetation fires more than double in December
Firefighters attended 23 vegetation fires across the district in December, up from nine.
Family pooch burns down home after turning on stove
The canine was possibly in search of food.
Double tragedy: Father and grandmother killed in horrific crash
Young children were also injured in the two-car collision on SH1 north of Christchurch.
Health authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecast
MetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.
Second crash on Canterbury road after double-fatal accident
It is the same stretch of road where two people died yesterday.
Two dead, three injured in crash north of Christchurch
Emergency services responded to the pile-up on Main North Rd / SH1, near Sefton.
Two die in two-car collision
Two people have died and several people have been injured in a crash near Christchurch. Video / George Heard
Aerial footage shows how close fire came to homes
The dramatic images capture the scorched earth just metres away from structures.
'Avoid the area': Suspicious fire destroys building in Levin
Bath St is closed and the public is advised to avoid the area.
Canterbury fire crew respond to fellow volunteer's death
Gavin Thomas Lack served with the Lincoln volunteer brigade for over 12 years.
Fires along railway line in Kirwee, Canterbury now contained
There are no longer houses under immediate threat, Fenz says.
Large house fire in Auckland
Smoke billows from a house fire on Great North Road in Auckland. Video / Supplied
Residents evacuated after fire in high rise apartment building
Fire and Emergency sent a large crew to blaze on the 9th floor.
Neighbours describe 'crazy' scene as fire ripped through Tauranga home
Crews from three fire stations fought the blaze.
House fire in Tauranga
Emergency services were called to a house fire in Welcome Bay, Tauranga on Wednesday evening. Video / Supplied
Takanini Community Hall fire
Investigations are under way for the cause of a community hall fire in Takanini last night. Video / Hayden Woodward
Investigation into South Auckland community hall fire under way
Crews were called to the fire at the Takanini Hall at 8.56pm.
Watch: 'Worse than childbirth' - Mum's life-changing spinal injury after fall from rail bridge
Son, 15, went for help after watching mum "cartwheel" off bridge on bike trip.
Fire breaks out at South Auckland community hall
Five crews were called out to tackle the flames.
Two charged with arson after residential blaze near busy West Auckland junction
On arrival, fire crews found a double garage well involved in flames.
Person taken to hospital after falling off boulders at McLaren Falls
Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident at 11.50am.