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More asbestos found at central Auckland fire station
More asbestos has been found in a meeting room and two offices at the station.
Caught on camera: Teen 'delinquent arsonists' linked to Newmarket blaze
Security staff can be seen ordering the youths to leave minutes before the fiery blaze.
Fenz helping locals stay warm but safe this winter
Have you had your electric blanket tested?
Firefighters battle ‘well-involved’ house fire in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland
The fire, which started in the roof, was reported to Fenz around 4.30pm.
Watch: Firefighters battle large Avondale blaze
A battery recycling facility in Avondale went up in flames overnight. Video / David Killp
Asbestos find puts Super City's busiest fire station on hold
This could mean dire outcomes for Auckland's fire response, a union warns.
'Millions worth of damage': Business boss says CCTV shows group of youths by blaze
Newmarket's business boss says the fire had caused millions worth of damage.
Newmarket fire: Residents let back into apartments
Urban Search & Rescue teams installed bracing to keep the building structurally sound.
Tragic night of road crashes, emergency housing crisis & signs of youth crime programme working | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 April, 2023
At least six dead after a tragic night on roads across NZ, 24,000 applicants for emergency housing and the signs that youth crime programme is helping tamariki not re-offend in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Firefighters battle Te Awamatu blaze
Fire and emergency rushed to the scene after several calls reporting a fire on Ricket Road
Plumes of black smoke fill the sky in South Auckland suburb after fire
Emergency services rushed to the scene this afternoon.
Queenstown blaze caused by US billionaire's fireworks, Fenz confirms
The report details how the controversial NYE fireworks display spiralled out of control.
Fire crews set for Firefighter Challenge
The event is an opportunity to support the firefighters who look after our communities.
'Emerging risk': Fire more than a kilometre long in cyclone wood debris
People trying to clear wood debris from their cyclone-hit properties resort to burning it.
Hawke’s Bay ends Easter weekend with one serious crash
Hawke's Bay had moderate crashes, but only one serious recorded over the Easter weekend.
Spark retail outlet in Napier hit by early-morning break-in
Display models had been ripped out of security sockets.
Tasman tornado: 50 homes damaged after ‘unreal’ tornado strikes near Nelson
MetService says Nelson is under a severe thunderstorm watch.
‘Can’t understand the lack of respect’: Ram-raiders hit gift shop owned by volunteer fire chief
‘Armful’ of watches taken, but jewellery ignored after stolen ute used to smash grille.
Fenz in Northland receive chainsaws to aid their work
Stihl Whangārei gives away 15 chainsaws to firefighters in Northland.
Victim of house blaze says window cleaner ‘hero of the day’
A window cleaner ran into the house and rescued the home owner and her dog.
'Immense courage': Heroic moment onlookers pull Tesla driver from burning wreckage
A witness has described the heroic efforts of pair who rescued driver from burning car.
Five fire trucks at apartment blaze in East Tamaki, Auckland
The fire was reported to emergency services just after 8am this morning.
Watch: 'Huge flames' on Harbour Bridge after Tesla catches fire
Fire crews rushed to the scene after reports a car had caught fire on the Harbour Bridge.
Seven helicopters fighting a huge Cape Rēinga wildfire; part of SH1 closed
Almost 400ha blaze threatens areas of huge cultural and ecological significance.
South Auckland accidents: Cyclist in critical condition, 2nd crash blocks road
The crash occurred at an intersection in Takanini, motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Iwi urges people to stay off roads as Cape Rēinga blaze still burns
Multiple fire crews have been called to the remote scrub fire at Cape Rēinga.
Auckland house fire: 13 puppies rescued from burning house
Emergency services rescued dogs from a burning house in Hillpark today.
Firefighters battle house fire near Waverley
Crews from Waverley, Pātea and Hāwera responded to the blaze.
Watch: Crews fight large shed fire after 'massive explosion'
Firefighters were called just before 8pm on Sunday.
Healthcare and aroha being choppered to rural communities
Seeing the need through a cultural lens critical to mission’s success.
Posie Parker risks culture clash, mortgagors worse off & Picton chemical spill | Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 March, 2023
Anti-trans activist given the green light to enter New Zealand, house sales plummet to a 40-year low and just how bad is the education crisis in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Massive building on fire next to Takanini gas station
Firefighters work to put out a fire on Great South Road in Takanini this evening. Video / Ramneek Singh
Two injured after house fire in Waikato
Firefighters rushed to the scene just after 6.30pm this evening