One dead after fire tears through Avondale house, neighbours evacuated
Neighbours had to be evacuated as firefighters battled the blaze.
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Fire crews were battling a fire at a Greymouth property last night.
'Our firefighters deserve a good shout out': Major Wānaka fire mostly contained
Locals have been keeping firefighters' spirits up with food donations.
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Fire crews are battling a large blaze in a Motueka building early this morning.
Battle against huge Wānaka blaze set to continue
The fire was estimated to have burnt through 200ha of regenerating bush last night.
'Unbelievable': Major Wānaka fire growing in size, evacuations possible
The fire has now spread across an area spanning 2km by 800m.
Auckland crash puts five in hospital, two people fighting for their lives
Firefighters cut free two trapped motorists in the crash on a main suburban road.
Kaimaumau fire: Residents ready to evacuate
Seaside township remains on high alert as fire continues to rage around the countryside.
Springfield rest home fire: Man, 73, critically injured in blaze dies
Emergency responders were called to the rest home around 9.40pm.
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Person dies after truck goes over bank; highway closed
The crash happened in the early hours of this morning.
One dead after SH35 incident, police appeal for information
Police were called just after 6am.
Dump building burns overnight
Residents noticed smoke coming from the dump just after 11pm.
Company 'incredibly grateful' to firefighters after losing headquarters to large overnight blaze
The commercial building blaze was well involved when firefighters arrived last night.
Firefighters tackle large blaze at Waitoa rendering plant
Seven fire crew from around the Waikato are tackling the large blaze.
Far North residents evacuated after scrub fire spreads
Residents in the Far North township of Kaimaumau are evacuating overnight.
Firefighters race to blaze in two-storey building in Epsom
The fire is burning on both floors of the Epsom building.
Northland fire bursts into life again after being nearly contained
The 350ha blaze has been burning for more than 24 hours.
Helicopters, fresh ground crews fighting Far North bushfire
The fire has burnt through 300ha of bush
300ha blaze burns in Northland
Up to seven helicopters have been working on the blaze this afternoon.
Multi-vehicle crash causes traffic delays north of Auckland
The main road is under stop/go management as debris is cleared.
Emergency management watching Wellington's rivers as rain drenches already saturated region
Persistent rain will fall across the region through Tuesday and into Wednesday.
Firefighters battle 'well involved' Orewa house fire
On arrival, a Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the house fire was 'well-involved'.
Watch: Firefighters battle 'well involved' Rosedale house fire
Footage taken at Windsor Park shows black smoke billowing into the sky.
Glen Eden shoot-out: Resident dead, three police officers injured
Three officers were injured - one seriously - and a man at the property is dead.
One person in serious condition with burns from South Auckland blaze
Three crews found the home 'well involved' in fire when they arrived.
Emergency services battle fire at Ponsonby bar
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said everyone was evacuated once they arrived.
Firefighters' vaccination mandate deadline pushed back
The deadline for Fire and Emergency has been extended to November 29.
Crews battle overnight as fire rips through forestry block
There's no sign of how the fire started yet.
Fire in West Auckland sends smoke billowing across city
At least five fire crews are attending a fire in suburban Ranui in West Auckland.
'Significant' blaze at Auckland scrap metal yard
The blaze has been brought under control and crews are dampening hot spots.