Loafers Lodge tragedy shows value of catastrophe-planning, CCTV back-ups
The disaster shows the importance of backing up security assets, investigators say.
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Loafers Lodge director says building had monthly service checks by fire technicians
Gregory Mein says they engaged the appropriate experts to make sure building was in order.
Focus: Director of Loafers Lodge talks to media
Director of Loafers Lodge, Greg Mein, talks to media. Video / NZ Herald
Loafers Lodge fire: Police treating blaze as arson and seeking suspects
Police have launched a homicide inquiry after the fatal fire in Wellington.
Wellington hostel fire fallout, expert says sack all Gore councillors & police surround house in Rānui | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 May, 2023
The fallout continues from the tragic Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington, local government expert says sack all Gore councillors after Mayor survives and police surround house in Rānui as person barricades themselves inside in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Loafers Lodge Fire claims several lives
A fire at the Loafers Lodge in Wellington has claimed the lives of several residents and displaced over 50. Video / NZ Herald
Lodge fire costs vulnerable people their homes
Trauma setting in for horror fire's survivors.
Wellington fire: What fire protection systems were in Loafers Lodge?
Worry about NZ buildings: "Life-saving measures lacking cause a risk to life. I despair."
'Huge number of questions': Police to enter fire-ravaged hostel building tomorrow morning
11 people are still missing, 52 people rescued from the building on Adelaide Rd.
Focus: Central Auckland fire rips through two-storey house
Firefighters rushed to a two-storey house on Maungawhau Road in Epsom Tuesday morning. Video / Carson Bluck
'Worst nightmare': Up to 10 people dead in Wellington hostel fire, no sprinklers
Fifty-two people were rescued from the building on Adelaide Street.
Focus: Luxon & Willis speak to media at Wellington Hostel fire
National Party leader Christopher Luxon and deputy leader Nicola Willis speak at the scene of the tragic Wellington Hostel fire in Newtown. Video / Mark Mitchell
Man desperate for news of mate who lived in destroyed Wellington hostel
'He was on the top - it looks pretty bad.'
Wellington locals told 'no cause for alarm' over asbestos following deadly fire
Authorities say there is a potential asbestos risk with the fire-damaged building.
Focus: FENZ update on deadly Wellington hostel fire
FENZ Deputy National Commander Brandan Nally gives an update on the Wellington hostel blaze where up to ten people may have died. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: PM Hipkins, Robertson & Mayor Whanau speak at Wellington Hostel fire scene
PM Chris Hipkins, local MP Grant Robertson and Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau speak at the scene of the fatal Loafers Lodge hostel fire in Newtown. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Fire! Fire': Screams as residents flee smoke-filled corridors, earlier alarm scares
'Whatever people said about that building, it was our home' - hostel resident
Several killed in Wellington fire, Gore Mayor to learn his fate & Ruakākā double homicide | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 May, 2023
Multiple people dead after large fire breaks out in Wellington hostel, Gore Mayor Ben Bell to learn his fate in a vote of no confidence and no charges laid yet in Ruakākā double homicide in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Firefighters’ air tank filling equipment contaminated with asbestos
The discovery has shut down air filling at Auckland City's fire station.
Woman in critical condition after she was found with burns in Napier
A woman in her 30s was found with burns at a Napier address.
Three suspicious fires lit under Auckland's Spaghetti Junction
Police have been called into investigate the suspicious blazes.
Focus: Mangatepopo tragedy principal reaches out to Whangārei High School after caving death
Elim principal Murray Burton has endured tragedy before when he lost six of his own students and a teacher in the Mangatepopo river, now he has reached out to Whangārei High School following Tuesday's disaster. Video / NZ Herald
Geraldine triple-fatal crash: Students attended same university in Singapore
The university says it's 'deeply saddened' by the triple-fatal crash.
Whangārei body recovered, more wet weather across NZ & will vapes get a 21-year-old limit | Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 May, 2023
Body of missing student recovered from caves, what’s in store weather-wise after another day of heavy rain and why the government could change the law for the Rugby World Cup in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Geraldine triple-fatal crash: Police confirm the deceased were all from Singapore
'None of us had been to anything that major in recent times.'
Person taken to hospital after Whanganui fire
A fire investigator was at the scene of the incident.
Passenger made 111 call before campervan burst into flames, killing all three occupants
"None of us had been to anything that major in recent times."
'Up Chuck': Firefighters monitor Napier group’s plan to burn King Charles effigy
A local collective of artists is lighting fires instead of watching the coronation.
High-speed crash takes out barriers, traffic lights major Auckland road
The car’s wheels were torn off from each side on impact.
Focus: High-speed crash leaves destruction in Te Atatū
The driver walked away from the high-speed crash on Te Atatū Rd, in West Auckland, overnight before being taken away by police. Video / Hayden Woodward
Fire and Emergency preparing for 'significant' weather event
MetService issued warnings Northland to Fiordland, watches for Bay of Plenty & Tasman.
Dad of 12 says ‘it’s a miracle we all escaped’ burning Tokoroa home
Nooroa Paora thanks God for smoke alarms and for protecting his tamariki.
Pizza oven explodes, injuring two
Fire crews were called to the scene of the incident in Nelson.
Workers evacuated at Auckland’s City Rail Link after fire in underground station
The fire was quickly extinguished and no one was injured.