Fire alarm-activating thieves hit Auckland Mitre 10, take full trolley of gear
"It should be a really easy arrest": Registration, photos were supplied to the police.
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Mother and son killed after car hits tree, bursts into flames
Despite best efforts, emergency services on site were unable to save the pair.
Two people dead after car hits tree, bursts into flames
Firefighters and police were called to the crash in Otaika around 1am.
Raglan drowning: Off-duty surf lifeguard rushes to Manu Bay to try and help man
A group of surfers first noticed the man unresponsive in the water just after 9am today.
'Like the wild west': Witness warned wife not to cross sand before Muriwai Beach death
Auckland Council has today closed Muriwai Beach to vehicles following yesterday's crash.
Fire crews fight 'large' building blaze in Onehunga
About 50 firefighters tackled the large blaze.
Māori king calls for hope, call for vehicle ban and locals need to be cautious
The Māori king is urging tangata whenua to have hope in unifying Aotearoa, call for vehicles to be banned on Muriwai Beach, Infrastructure New Zealand says councils need long-term independence and mayor urging for common sense after weekend fires. Video / George Heard / NZHerald
Two-storey house fire in Blockhouse Bay
The home was well ablaze when firefighters arrived.
'Moment of stupidity': Calls for vehicle ban after teen crushed by flipped ute on Muriwai Beach
Two rescue helicopters responded along with fire, ambulance and police services.
'How many deaths do you need?' - Muriwai residents say beach ute tragedy was 'avoidable'
Two rescue helicopters have responded along with fire, ambulance and police.
'Significant amount of properties affected' in Canterbury fires, mayor says
Mayor of Waimakariri says it is extremely lucky no one lost their life in the scrub fires.
Firefighters still working to dampen devastating Canterbury blazes
Two homes and a church were destroyed during the three fires.
‘Is my arm even on my body still?’: Young motorcyclist’s frightening realisation after crash
Teen colleague was among first on scene as volunteer fireman, sharing jokes with hurt pal.
'I was up all night': Residents devastated after homes destroyed in Canterbury fires
Firefighters are continuing to extinguish two large scrub fires in North Canterbury
Three homes and a church destroyed in North Canterbury fires, 50 properties evacuated
About 50 properties have been evacuated from the Loburn area.
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
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.