Watch: Fire alarm triggered at new Costco store
Customers were left out in the rain at the new Costco store in Westgate on Sunday afternoon as fire and emergency responded to a triggered fire alarm. Video / Alanah Eriksen
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Watch: Truck ignites in blazing fire on Transmission Gully motorway
Video captures the moment a fire truck comes racing onto the scene.
Watch: Huge truck fire on Transmission Gully
Emergency services respond to a truck fire on Transmission Gully Video / Peter Isaacs
Miracle survival: Woman trapped for 15 hours in car wreck after crashing down bank
The Herald understands the woman is from Whangārei and has family in Kaitaia.
Fire risk: These appliance batteries have firefighters fuming
Batteries fuelling the modern economy are also sparking major headaches and fire risks.
Fire risk fears: Apartment owners, Argosy suing aluminium panel makers, suppliers
Claddings now mostly removed from buildings at centre of court case.
Central Otago blaze: Choppers called in to fight fire at Cardrona
Fire and Emergency said it had been a challenge accessing the blaze on foot.
Abandoned Ōtara building on fire
The building was 'well involved' in the fire when Fenz arrived.
Watch: Emergency services respond to fire at Sacred Heart College
Emergency services respond to reports of a fire at Sacred Heart College in Glendowie. Video / Darren Masters
'Tragic loss': Five photographers dead after boat capsizes
The Nature Photography Society of New Zealand has spoken of the tragedy.
Watch: Garlands Road fire suspects caught on CCTV
Police investigating a suspicious fire at a Woolston scrap metal yard released CCTV footage showing potential suspects. Video / NZ Police
Emergency services respond to house fire in Manurewa
Emergency services respond to a house fire on Mahia Rd in Manurewa, Auckland. Video / Darren Masters
Truck inferno on Napier-Taupō Rd
Angela Payne witnessed explosions and an inferno after a truck caught fire on the Napier-Taupō Rd overnight. Video / Angela Payne
Three in custody after police pursuit ends in crash blocking motorway lanes
Motorists were warned of delays in the crash area on the Northwestern Motorway.
Man set off fire alarm after being asked to wear mask by shop keeper
Earlier in the month he shattered the glass at a bus-stop with a hammer.
'Absolutely totalled' - Several people injured in crash
Emergency services were called to the crash on Whangaparoa Rd about 7.30pm yesterday.
Focus: Explosion rocks downtown Auckland
Emergency services rushed to an explosion at a construction site on Halsey St in downtown Auckland that left five people injured. Video / NZ Herald
'Devastating': Young family lose everything, including kittens, in house fire
'They were really lucky to get out when they did.'
Road closed as seven fire trucks respond to Auckland building fire
A staff member of a neighbouring business said the fire crew had been doing a great job.
Firefighters take to the streets in unprecedented strike action
Firefighters across New Zealand took the unusual step of striking today.
Massive Christchurch scrap metal yard fire
Seven fire appliances remain at the scene of the Woolston scrap yard nearly 12 hours after old cars began burning last night. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Geoff Sloan / Star News
Premium: Firefighter tackles Sky Tower Challenge after Guillain-Barre diagnosis
Firefighter Greg Barrett is training for the Sky Tower Challenge after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Video / George Heard
Cause unknown of fire that completely razed a Waitahora house
The investigation into a blaze at a workshop in Miller St in May has also been completed.
Firefighters threaten stoppage after reports of long hours and faulty gear
Firefighters at NZ's busiest station regularly receive 'mayday' calls for extra staff.
'Whole village flooded' - clean-up ahead after heavy rain overnight
There are reports of flooding in Puhoi after bad weather overnight.
'It's hard to breathe': As Europe burns, is NZ ready for wildfire season?
A senior firefighter is concerned Aotearoa isn't ready for what's coming.
Motel on fire: Owner wakes to guests bashing on his door - person in custody
Wellsford's Castle Court Motel caught fire early this morning.
Firefighters escalate strike action with stop work notice
Negotiations for a collective agreement began 13 months ago.
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by a car on Expressway
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the crash," police say.
Christchurch Central Fire station $12m rebuild almost finished
The Fire station replaces the one damaged in the earthquakes.
Blazing house bus mysteriously moves on its own
Blazing house bus appears to move on its own, saving house from devastation. Video / @meekskid1, @bestseat360 via TikTok
Hercules makes emergency landing at Whenuapai Air Force Base
An engine had to be shut down following a "technical problem".
Destroyed by fire: Building in Royal Oak now a scorched skeleton
A fire has destroyed a building in a block of a shops in Royal Oak, Auckland.
New round-the-clock emergency monitoring centre opens
Emergency Management Minister says a new centre will make a big difference.