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Up to 40 firefighters called to shop fire in Morningside
A blaze has severely damaged a commercial building in Auckland.
Person badly injured after truck crashes into central Auckland building
Emergency services are in attendance at the Morningside accident.
Man dies in workplace incident at transport depot in Carterton
Emergency teams are at the transport depot in Carterton.
Death of Auckland fisherman in Meremere being treated as suspicious
The body of a fisherman was recovered from the Whangamarino River late Tuesday night.
Person critically injured in Manurewa house fire
A person has been badly burned in a fire at a property in Manurewa early this morning.
'Well-involved' house fire in Auckland's Massey
Emergency services received reports of a house fire at about 9.20pm.
Gardener seriously injured in cliff fall at Point England Reserve
The man was cutting the grass when he slipped down the cliff.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Wellington city centre
The crash took place at about 3.30am.
Mandatory evacuations in Westport as torrential rain hits soaked region
Take steps to look after yourself, residents urged, after more rain than expected arrives.
Big blaze on Rakino Island
Fire crews from Auckland, Waiheke Island and Howick have been sent.
Firefighters battle 'well-involved' fire at Havelock North restaurant
Fire and Emergency received multiple calls about a restaurant fire at 9.15pm.
Auckland CBD fire at apartment complex contained
There are reports of smoke in the building at the Altitude Apartments.
One person critical after Newmarket, Auckland fire
Emergency services were called to Newmarket at 2.30pm.
Woman dies in workplace accident at West Auckland church
People could be seen hugging and crying outside the church.
Homes evacuated as fire crews battle tool factory blaze
Emergency services were first called just after midnight.
Firefighters struggle to reach fire south of Queenstown
A fire is burning in the hills west of Kingston, south of Queenstown.
Man dies in Auckland house fire
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said a person was found inside the property.
'Stay away': Upper Hutt bushfire burns through 14 hectares
Crews have returned to deal with the bush fire this morning.
Fire threatens homes and prison in Upper Hutt
A bush fire in Upper Hutt that was thought to be under control yesterday afternoon flared up again overnight. Video / David Nicholas / @ichaber via Twitter / Chris Mills
Watch: Large Taupo scrub fire prompts evacuations
A large blaze near a wastewater treatment plant in Taupo prompted evacuations and a large emergency services response. Video / @ANRKE_17 via Twitter / Paula Pardoe / Bailey Nichol / Underground Taupo
Taupō blaze near wastewater treatment plant prompts precautionary evacuations
Police are at the scene and assisting with evacuations.
Upper Hutt bush fire burning close to homes now under control
Fire crews are fighting a 2ha bush fire in Trentham - properties may need to evacuate.
Visibility for motorists on SH1 reduced due to house fire
Fire crews are battling a well-involved house fire in Azalea Place, Wiri, Auckland.
Car crashes into Coromandel sea
The driver of the car was taken to Thames Hospital in a moderate condition.
Hundreds of unvaccinated firefighters stood down
A few hundred firefighters have chosen not to get vaccinated.
Auckland's Southern Motorway crash leaves one seriously injured
All lanes on Auckland's Southern Motorway have now reopened following a crash this morning
Fire crews return to large scrub fire in South Island
Residents in the area also reported an unplanned power outage.
PM reacts to Tonga eruption; Tutukaka marina evacuated after boats destroyed
Cyclone Cody and Tonga's volcanic eruption have combined to produce surges.
Air fryer thought to be cause of fire that engulfed Greymouth house in minutes
A Givealittle page has been set up by friends of the family.
Police appeal for information in Whangamatā sea search
So far emergency services searching the area have not located anyone.