16 helicopters fighting three big South Island fires
The fire is just off Abel Tasman Drive in the Ligar Bay area.
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Fire breaks out at shops in Orewa
The blaze was spotted in the roof of a single storey building that contains several shops.
Microlight incident reported in Hastings
Pilot's lucky escape after fire crews called to crash.
Enormous fire is one of largest ever in Los Angeles County
An enormous wildfire that churned through mountains northeast of Los Angeles and into the Mojave Desert is continuing to threaten homes. Video / AP
Firefighter and three others in hospital after apartment blaze lights up Queenstown
Emergency teams rushed to fight the fire that flared up at 2am today.
Person struck by train at Kingsland station, services suspended
A person has been critically injured after being hit by a train at Kingsland Train Station
Firefighters battle to control blaze on Auckland's North Shore
Eighteen fire engines and other vehicles from across Auckland battled to control a blaze in Rosedale, near Albany. Video / Keith Nelson
Fire destroys fishing boat in Milford Sound
The fire destroyed then sank a fishing boat in Milford Sound. Video / Dylan O’Neill / ODT
Two houses go up in flames on the West Coast overnight
Blazes in Ross and Westport attended by fire crews.
Serious crash closes Southern Motorway: Motorist critically injured
Motorists are advised to delay their journey or take detours as a number of lanes close.
'I was in mortal danger': Recruit recounts 'inadequate, dangerous' fire training
Inadequate equipment, sexual harassment and bullying part of fire training, recruit says.
Milk tanker and car crash: Seriously injured person airlifted to hospital
The road is closed and traffic is being diverted.
Person airlifted to Waikato Hospital after becoming trapped in machinery
The victim was airlifted to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries.
'Close your windows': Warning to people near giant Auckland blaze
Toxic smoke billowed across South Auckland after the fire.
Asbestos complicating battle of large blaze in Taihape
The blaze is still burning but has been contained by firefighters.
Strange smell at North Canterbury store puts three people in hospital
Two people taken to hospital after a suspected gas leak near Gables Arcade in Rangiora.
Volunteer firefighter association CEO stood down
Chief executive stood down while allegations of bullying and harassment are investigated.
Huge burning glow in the sky at uncontrolled fire near Aoraki/Mt Cook
Efforts continue to contain massive blaze alongside Lake Pukaki.
Scrub fire near Twizel moving at fast pace, two people injured
Fourteen helicopters, two fixed-wing aeroplanes, and 10 appliances are on the ground.
Child dies after 'tragic accident' at Upper Hutt park
The child was taken to a local medical centre with critical injuries at 11.40am.
Wellington landmark gutted by fire to be demolished
The house in Te Aro was too badly damaged to be saved.
Historic Wellington landmark destroyed by fire
Fenz will be at the building overnight and ask bystanders and motorists to avoid the area.
Fire crews battling suspicious house blaze in Palmerston North
Fire crews are at a suspicious house fire in Palmerston North this morning.
Person dies suddenly in Auckland, police guarding apartments
Police are at the scene of a serious incident in South Auckland.
Focus Live: Police set up checkpoints around Auckland
Police have set up roadblocks around the wider Auckland area in a bid to stop further community spread of the deadly Covid-19 virus. Video / Will Trafford
Truck driver trapped by live power lines after crash
Driver trapped in his truck by downed live power lines.
Fire breaks out in Dunedin Anglican cathedral
An early morning blaze has broken out in one of Dunedin's landmark churches.
Armed police attend Henderson barbershop blaze after mistaken report of armed person in the area
Police arrived at the scene following mistaken report of an armed person in the area.
One person seriously injured in Hamilton house fire
Emergency services were called to the Halberg Crescent house at 2pm.
Person feared dead as firefighters battle blaze
Christchurch firefighters say house well ablaze when they arrived.
Hamilton rescue: Woman and dog in bank plunge
A woman and a dog have gone over the side of a bank.
Quick-thinking teen saves her family from house fire
Oamaru family lucky to be alive after 14-year-old girl raises the alarm.
Fiery crash near Tokoroa, three seriously injured
Early reports suggest one car is upside down and on fire, and the other is in a ditch.
Fire crews responding to incident at Mataura ouvea site
The potentially hazardous substance is a byproduct of production at Tiwai Point smelter.