
Five treated for smoke inhalation after big Wellington house fire
Multiple people called 111 over the fire, which started in the building's roof.
Multiple people called 111 over the fire, which started in the building's roof.
The tavern has been on the site for over 100 years.
Fire crews were called around 2am as the historic Waipa Tavern in Ngāruawāhia went up in flames. Video / NZ Herald
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The car hit a tree on a straight stretch of road in Riverhead.
Fire and Emergency received "multiple calls" about a fire in the three-storey building.
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The crashes took place north of Wellington and near Napier.
Fire and Emergency NZ said crews from Lookout Point and St Kilda attended.
The union says over the weekend there were 23 gaps in firefighter coverage.
The car hit another vehicle before heading off-road.
Motorists asked to avoid Longlands where it is understood vehicle has crashed into tree.
Two suspicious fires have been put out at the same building within four days.
Initial reports indicate the man died after being hit by a car, police say.
The paraglider had been "picked up by the wind" and landed partway down a cliff.
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The fire broke out on Hansons Lane in Christchurch at 6am.
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The two occupants have minor injuries and have been helped to shore by nearby vessels.
One person has died in a car crash and another has been crushed between a shed and truck.
The road is closed and motorists should avoid the area.
Three years after the massive fire, work is about to start rebuilding the roof.
Teacher Sam O'Hara decided to sleep with the window open - it saved him and his mates.
The seriously injured person had to be cut from the wreckage.
Emergency teams are at the scene on Hills Rd in Ōtara .
Fire and Emergency said they haven't been able to find the owner of the property.
The accident happened on Princess St at around 9.30am.
Emergency services responded to the incident at around 7.30am.
The fire is around five hectares and is currently not endangering any properties.
Nobody has been hurt in either blaze.