Firefighters battle at least 32 fireworks-related blazes overnight, sheds, backyards set alight
Crews kept busy with a steady stream of calls.
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Firefighters from across Auckland were kept busy last night during Guy Fawkes
Fire and Emergency received a steady stream of calls throughout the evening for bush, tree, and grass fires caused by fireworks. Video / Hayden Woodward
Elderly man fighting for life after third suspicious fire at block of flats
The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.
Police say fire at Auckland mosque was arson after CCTV shows 1am break in
'This just creates more hatred, more fear,' senior mosque member says.
'Who can say no to KFC?' Missing cat lured back after vet and cattery fire
It was 'heartbreaking' telling the family's 2-year-old Beans was missing.
Pets unaccounted for after fire at Wellington vet clinic
Some pets were rescued from the late-night fire.
Fire in central Auckland apartment building draws large response from firefighters
Seven fire stations responded, sending six fire trucks and two ladder trucks.
Car flips, snaps power pole on North Shore
Four people were injured in the crash that knocked out power to surrounding houses. Video / Hayden Woodward
Suspicious fire engulfs Parkvale garage
Firefighters have contained a suspicious Parkvale garage fire, no injuries are reported.
Watch: Fire tears through South Auckland factory as trains halted
Public warned to stay indoors.
Firefighters battle large Auckland grass fire
A helicopter was filmed circling above the fire on Mt Wellington in Auckland. Video / Scott Palmer
Large Auckland grass fire out, say Fenz
Firefighters and a helicopter remain at the scene after flames doused.
Two helicopters dispatched to Buckland after van and motorbike crash
One person in critical condition was transported to Auckland Hospital.
All accounted for in large house fire near Gisborne Central School
All occupants have been accounted for as firefighters battle the blaze.
Building fire near Tauranga Hospital
Fire and emergency services were called out to a Cameron Rd structure fire incident.
Carbon released from Waikato wetland fire worth up to $9.6m
The fire, which burnt through 1039ha over five days, has now been fully contained.
Dramatic house blaze being treated as suspicious, police say
A scene examination was completed at the St Martins property this morning.
Fire in Auckland Kāinga Ora apartment block suspicious - police
The fire in Ōtāhuhu, in the early hours of Sunday, cut power to many flats.
Emergency services respond to Christchurch house fire
Nobody is believed to be inside the property.
Residents saved from balcony as Kāinga Ora apartment in South Auckland goes up in flames
Firefighting crews were called to the fire on Albert St, Ōtāhuhu just after midnight.
Crews to monitor Meremere fire over long weekend
“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."
'Globally rare' habitat could take hundreds of years to recover after massive fire
Since Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.
Fires, crashes and stuck budgies: Brigade to share stories at 25th celebration
Greerton volunteer firefighters have done it all in their brigade’s 25 years of service.
Witness describes 'bloody mess' after truck and car crash near Taupō leaves one critical
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.
Watch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'
Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.
Ravensdown secures safety of chimney stacks after fire
The landmark red and white chimneys at Awatoto caught fire during demolition.
Person critically injured in car fire at Ōmāpere
Firefighters also battling scrub fire at Ōmāpere.
Person rescued from Auckland CBD apartment fire
A fire investigator will visit the scene on Greys Ave today.
Armed units in Moana Ave, Onehunga after fatal stabbing
A large number of armed units were deployed to Moana Ave in Onehunga last night. Video / NZ Herald
Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.
More than 50 firefighters contain large North Canterbury hedge fire
A property has been evacuated as a precaution.
New video shows early stages of Waikato scrub fire
New footage emerges of north Waikato scrub fire when it had “gotten out of control.” Video / Supplied
Ammunition disposal sparks Tekapo scrub fire – NZDF
The fire was contained at 6.30pm last night.
Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier.
Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier. Video / Pip Thompson