Spark into dust extractor looks to have started shed fire
The shed, used for woodworking, was destroyed on Sunday night.
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Dangerous winds return to Los Angeles
Dangerous winds have returned to Los Angeles, threatening to worsen wildfires that have killed 16 people. Video / AFP
NZ's hottest town: Locals stay vigilant
Niwa recorded the hottest temperatures for December in Kawerau at 34.8C.
'Challenging': Coromandel fire expected to take several days to put out
Four crews and three helicopters return to dampen hotspots.
Fatal Coromandel cliff fall involved 'young people', police confirm
A second person trapped on the cliff was rescued by emergency services.
Aussie actor died after water supply wasn’t working in LA wildfires, death toll rises to 16
Former child star Rory Sykes dies in LA wildfires, mother considers legal action.
'High fire danger': Residents urged to be cautious after Whangārei wildfire
A wildfire near Whangārei has been contained. An investigation continues into its cause.
‘Horror movie’: Burning LA homes livestreamed their own destruction as owners watched
A couple spent hours watching a livestream of flames closing in on their home.
LA still on fire, Coromandel burning and the police continue investigations | NZ Herald News Update
Los Angeles is still under seige from flames as our own Coromandel begins to catch alight in the heat. The NZ Police are being kept very busy with investigations; and AI.
Fire crews continue fight against blaze that stranded holiday makers
Three helicopters and four ground crews resume battle today.
Los Angeles wildfires in figures: Five blazes and 11 dead
Los Angeles is being ravaged by five different big blazes.
A fire burns on Black Jack Road, Coromandel
A fire is burning on Black Jack Road in the Coromandel. Video / Katie Dee
Firefighters thanked as Whangārei fire brought under control
The fire, which covered 20ha on Thursday, is now under control.
What the LA fires would look like in NZ cities - map expert
Fires called a stark reminder for NZ: 'You don’t have to live rurally to be affected.'
Kiwi in Los Angeles describes ‘ghost town’ as wildfires rampage across the city
'It just looked like a ghost town going through downtown LA'.
Los Angeles wildfires continue and firefighters battle Whangārei scrub fire | NZ Herald News Update
Wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles and firefighters continue to battle scrub fire east of Whangārei. Video / NZ Herald
'It can’t be real': Football Ferns captain’s home destroyed in LA wildfire
'Our entire neighbourhood is gone.'
Whangārei scrub fire update
Fire and Emergency NZ operations manager Denis Cooper provides an update on the fire in Whangārei scrub fire.
Whangārei fire: Home still under threat, firefighting efforts to stretch across three days
The cause of the fire is not yet know but an investigation will take place on Friday.
Smoke visible above Waikaraka
A helicopter with a monsoon bucket can be seen over Waikaraka, Whangārei where smoke is visible. Video / Rachel Maher
Restricted fire season for Waikato Districts from Friday
Restricted fire season in Waikato begins at 9am on January 10.
Early morning house fire in Napier treated as suspicious
Napier firefighters tackle suspicious fire at empty house in Maraenui.
LA fires: Reality TV star Spencer Pratt shared dramatic videos of the wildfires on Snapchat
The home he shared with wife Heidi Montag and their children burned down in a blaze. Video / Spencer Pratt
Sinkhole opens in wealthy Auckland street
It's believed a chasm of up to 2sq m lies underneath the ruptured road.
A sinkhole has appeared on Waitematā St in St Mary's Bay
A sinkhole has appeared in St Mary's Bay, revealing old brickwork beneath the road. Video / M. Video / Michael Craig
Watch: Fire at recycling plant extinguished after sending thick smoke into air
Plumes of black smoke billowing into the air could be seen from the Southern Motorway.
Fire breaks out at Takanini recycling facility
There has been a big fire break out at a Takanini recycling facility. Video / Supplied
‘Not safe to return or leave’: Grim bushfire warning issued in Australia
Victoria Emergency earlier warned to 'act immediately to survive'.
Whakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators say
Just $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.
'Massive accumulation' at Kāinga Ora house
Tenant denied claims his house was a fire risk or pest hotspot.
Recalled bathroom heaters linked to two house fires
Fire risk prompts ban on Serene wall-mounted bathroom heaters.
‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopens
A witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged.
Cause of fire that caused traffic chaos investigated
At the same time, a power outage affected 200 properties in the same area.