Focus: Large fire burns in Christchurch's Hillsborough
Residents in parts of Christchurch are being told to stay indoors due to a large fire. Video / George Heard
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In the deep end: Man burnt mixing pool chemicals
Authorities called the incident "a bit of an oopsy".
Ammonia leak prompts evacuation of Southland meat processing plant
The leak resulted in a full evacuation at South Pacific Meats in Awarua, Invercargill.
'The whole thing was on fire': Massive blaze in Tūākau, 30m flames
"The fire is located in the building and completely involved."
'In shock': Wānaka family loses everything in house fire
One of the family's dogs died in the fire.
Skydiver dies in incident at Tauranga Airport
A person has died after a parachute crash at Tauranga Airport.
Flights briefly delayed after fire alarm at Auckland Airport
Emergency crews have been at the scene since about 4.30am.
Premium: Firefighter Mike ‘Ringo’ Harwood on 50 years service
Firefighting veteran Mike ‘Ringo’ Harwood looks back on his “most rewarding” job following the Christchurch earthquakes and after 50 years service says he’s got no plans of retirement. Video / Alex Burton / Joe Morgan / AP
50 years a fireman - still the best career
Mike 'Ringo' Harwood has worked 50 years in the busiest fire station in the country.
Alarm causes Pullman evacuation
Returnees and staff evacuated as alarm goes off at MIQ hotel.
Person dead after car and truck collide
The crash happened at the intersection of Woodcock and Tauwhere Rds, Tamahere.
10 homes evacuated as crews contain Auckland fire
Residents report seeing flames leaping around 20m in the air.
Focus: Huge 4ha blaze on Auckland's North Shore
Eight fire crews responded to a huge fire burning through paddocks and bush in Greenhithe. Video / Dean Purcell
Fire spreads through paddocks and bush on Auckland's North Shore
A major fire has closed Upper Harbour Drive in Greenhithe. Video / KL OE
Explosions as New Plymouth house goes up in flames
Everybody inside the property at the time managed to get out safely.
Cranes stabilise shipping containers after railyard emergency
Around 30 firefighters are at the Christchurch KiwiRail container yard this morning.
'Shocked and saddened': Massive fire devastates primary school
Eight classrooms reportedly destroyed in a major fire at a Whakatane school.
'Six big booms': Classic cars among damage in Paradise Valley blaze
The fire spread through the building and then into neighbouring shrub.
'Now I realise how the homeless feel' - owner of destroyed house
A fire that destroyed his house has inspired a homeowner to look out for others.
Owner blames lawnmower after huge blaze: 'The house is destroyed - there's nothing left'
A faulty lawnmower is thought to be the cause of a house fire in Waikato yesterday.
'Extremely intense': Neighbour pulls elderly man from burning house
Emergency services were called to the fire in Curzon Place, Parklands at about 6.10am.
Firefighters furious as drivers speed past crash scenes
Firefighters have had enough after daily incidents and near misses.
Te Haroto scrub fire contained, fighters remain on standby
Three helicopters, nine fire trucks and three tankers contained the fire at 4pm.
Owners 'truly devastated' after large fire at 105-year-old house
At the height of the blaze, six fire engines battled the flames.
Firefighter's battle with PTSD: 'I soon learnt to lock away all emotion'
Dealing with trauma is an everyday, and painful, part of life for first responders
Children suspected of starting two church fires in West Auckland
Three fire appliances are attending the fire.
Suspicious: Police investigate fire at Auckland supermarket cafe
Emergency services were called to the blaze at New World on Clark St at 11.15pm.
Watch: Police officers get stuck in mud while helping woman in distress
Police crawled through the sinking mud to rescue her.
Firefighters battle large house blaze in Auckland
The fire took hold at a property on Aeroview Dr, Beach Haven.
BP fire: Stranger seeking ride 'placed bucket of fuel on passenger's lap'
Woman says service station inferno started after stranger tried to hitch a ride.
Napier service station inferno: Three in car when fuel ignited
CCTV shows the start of the fire, and how lucky those inside the car were to survive it.
Forecourt inferno: Fire rages, explosion at Bay View service station
The service station's forecourt roof appears to have been left in tatters.
'Barely managing': Lack of aerial fire trucks putting firefighters at risk, union says
Half of Auckland's aerial fleet is off the road for repairs.
Mother and children escape Tamatea house fire unscathed
Four crews arrived to find the house "well ablaze".