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Car rolls on dangerous Canterbury road after morning crash
There have been at least 10 crashes in 13 years on the stretch of Tram Rd.
Power out in rural Auckland after crash brings down lines
The crash happened last night around 9pm.
Large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Thailand kills at least 10
At least 118 people were hurt in the blast.
Remuera church fire 'possibly suspicious'
Five firefighters were dispatched, and the fire on the bottom level was extinguished
Firefighter killed while battling massive wildfire in Canada
"This wildfire season has been profoundly awful."
One seriously injured after car hits house in Twizel
A car has "come off the road and into a section and ended up against the side of a house".
Countdown fire: Police suspect arson in toilet paper aisle blaze
Video shows flames taking hold in toilet paper aisle as staff try to extinguish the fire.
Death after workplace incident in Mount Maunganui
Next of kin are being notified and the death will be referred to WorkSafe and the coroner.
Up in smoke: How the Canadian wildfires are affecting the summer tourism season
New York Times: One tourism operator says "we have a duty to protect the backyard.”
Plane fighting Greek island wildfire crashes, killing both pilots
A firefighting plane has crashed in southern Greece, killing both crew members.
Whanganui hotel fire 'a tragedy'
The fire came at the worst possible time for the local accommodation sector.
Fire at old school devastates Far North community
A suspicious fire has destroyed an old Far North school that had been a recreation centre.
Fire investigator onsite to determine cause of Avenue Hotel fire
Four fire appliances attended, along with an operational support wagon.
Focus: Large fire rips through Kāinga Ora house
A large blaze has ripped through a house under construction in Huntington Park, Auckland. Video / Supplied
Man rescued from roof of car after spending hours trapped
Man rescued from car roof after getting stuck crossing flooded Canterbury river.
Auckland fire crews battling two major fires, Great South Rd closed
Motorists are advised to avoid Great South Rd this morning.
‘It was very scary’: Firefighters called to blaze at Whanganui hotel
"It was pretty well alight.”
Watch: Car engulfed by flames in 'suspicious' blaze at busy shopping centre
A video on a local community page showed flames completely engulfing the car.
Thousands of tourists evacuated as wildfire rages on Greek island
About 2000 people, including tourists, were evacuated by sea.
Rotorua family home extensively damaged in blaze
A fire investigator was working to establish the cause of the fire.
'Extensive damage': Person trapped after crash between train and car
The person is seriously injured.
Whanganui rural firefighter sent to massive Canadian wildfires
'If we had fires that size, pretty much the population would be in the ocean.'
Investigator has words of caution after phone charger causes house fire
Fire investigator advises people to not leave their chargers unchecked.
'Monstrous' murder: Abusive partner handed lengthy prison term after setting woman on fire
Firefighters discovered Teao Wiki's body in a bathtub.
Fire crews, helicopter battle 100m x 100m grass fire in Waihau Bay
Crews from Waihau Bay, Hicks Bay and Ōpōtiki were in attendance.
Exclusive: ‘Serious fire risk’ at hospital hostel that houses visiting doctors
Up to 50 visiting doctors and nurses could be sleeping in the building.
Tea towels spontaneously combust, gutting popular restaurant
Tea towels spontaneously ignited after going through a clothes dryer, investigator says.
‘Hazardous’: Cause of massive South Auckland blaze revealed
Fire investigators have revealed the cause of the blaze.
'My legs just gave way': Owner's horror as fire rips through popular restaurant
"You built dreams upon it - to see it all going up in smoke is pretty heart-wrenching."
Waverley Fire Brigade member honoured for 25 years of service
Raeone Wirihana first joined the brigade in 1995.
Wellsford takes top drivers title as firefighters battle it out
Ruakākā fire brigade scoops the best overall prize.
‘People were screaming’: Residents flee onto street as fire destroys home
'People were creaming': Neighbours recall late-night drama in Auckland suburb.