Ex-firefighter's grim warning after mirror burns hole in couch
Multiple people have told the Herald stories of mirror-related fires and near misses.
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Fletcher Construction suing waterproofers over $320m loss for NZICC fire
The two waterproofing businesses have denied any liability for the October, 2019 blaze.
Car on back of tow truck bursts into flames on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
One northbound lane of the motorway is blocked and traffic is backed up for nearly 5km.
'I just feel numb': Shock after fire takes out Pāpāmoa home
A house fire started by an electrical fault has left the owner devastated and homeless.
First look inside new five-star Horizon by SkyCity hotel
Locals were commissioned to make art within the new hotel to showcase this country.
Double gold star: Firefighter Pinky’s 50 years of service honoured
Tauranga man Robert Pinkerton has done 50 years in the fire service.
Truck fire forces temporary closure of southbound lanes on SH27 south of Mangatarata
The fire happened near Mahuta Rd South and Torehape Rd East.
Barking up the wrong tree: Dog rescued after possum pursuit left it stranded on branch
Arborist and firefighter coax pooch off her 'precarious' perch 8m up.
Second person dies after Ōtaki house fire
Investigations are continuing to determine the cause of the blaze.
'Devastating': Home engulfed in flames north of Wellington
Emergency services attending blaze at Paraparaumu Beach property.
One dead, one critical after Ōtaki house fire
One person is dead and another is critically injured.
Lake Pukaki wildfire continues to spread
A large wildfire near Lake Pukaki is controlled, but not contained.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Cyclist seriously injured in Taradale collision, road closed
Neeve Rd near Church Rd has closed while the serious crash unit attends.
'Pay up': Council demands $200k from Gulf Harbour Country Club owner for fire costs
Council boss also reveals no applications have been received from the owner for changes.
Christchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by police
A resident on the street said a stabbing occurred at the same property earlier this year.
Fatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’
Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.
Multiple explosions heard as vehicles burn in possible arson attack
Three vehicles set alight on waterfront.
Fiery suburban beauty store ram raid being treated as arson, fire lit after car smashes into shop
Investigations are continuing into the fire and wider damage done to Infinity Clinic.
Kāinga Ora re-housing tenants after 'major' fire in central Wellington flats
The housing agency was 'very concerned' to learn about the fire late yesterday afternoon.
Fire investigator sent to Whanganui garage fire on Somme Parade
'There’ll be quite a lot of damage.'
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Fire at Kāinga Ora accommodation block in Wellington suspicious
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze in Church St at 6pm.
Young couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they own
Baby bracelets and baby books, 'they’re just all gone'.
'Devastated': Store owner speechless after car crashes through doors, catches alight
She said this is the fourth time her store has been targeted this year.
Mayor speaks out after 'tragic' fatal Hokitika house fire
The person was found unresponsive inside the home when emergency services arrived.
Person and pet budgie rescued from Hamilton motel fire
Fire and Emergency crews were alerted to the fire at 7.52am.
'You don’t leave your kids alone': Woman faces charges after kids rescued from smoke-filled house
Police say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.
Toxic Melbourne factory fireball contained but will rage for days
Tens of thousands of residents were told to stay inside.
Manurewa fire: One person moderately injured in blaze at South Auckland block of flats
Emergency services scrambled to the blaze in Manurewa after reports at 11.20am.
New Māori constable joins Wellington’s community beat team
Wellingtonians can expect to see some fresh faces on the field as Police deploy 10 new graduates onto the streets. Video / Te Ao News
Double-fatal Southland house fire caused by heater, no smoke alarms
The house had no working smoke alarms at the time of the fire.
Many were hit hard by June 26 flooding in Wairoa, including fire brigade
CFO Luke Knight and fellow volunteers were on the job with fellow firefighters at 4.30am.
'I thought she was going to die': Heroic neighbour saves elderly woman from inferno
The 125-year-old Grey Lynn villa was destroyed after catching fire twice in 24 hours.