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Firefighters battle large Auckland grass fire
A helicopter was filmed circling above the fire on Mt Wellington in Auckland. Video / Scott Palmer
Large Auckland grass fire out, say Fenz
Firefighters and a helicopter remain at the scene after flames doused.
Two helicopters dispatched to Buckland after van and motorbike crash
One person in critical condition was transported to Auckland Hospital.
All accounted for in large house fire near Gisborne Central School
All occupants have been accounted for as firefighters battle the blaze.
Building fire near Tauranga Hospital
Fire and emergency services were called out to a Cameron Rd structure fire incident.
Carbon released from Waikato wetland fire worth up to $9.6m
The fire, which burnt through 1039ha over five days, has now been fully contained.
Dramatic house blaze being treated as suspicious, police say
A scene examination was completed at the St Martins property this morning.
Fire in Auckland Kāinga Ora apartment block suspicious - police
The fire in Ōtāhuhu, in the early hours of Sunday, cut power to many flats.
Emergency services respond to Christchurch house fire
Nobody is believed to be inside the property.
Residents saved from balcony as Kāinga Ora apartment in South Auckland goes up in flames
Firefighting crews were called to the fire on Albert St, Ōtāhuhu just after midnight.
Crews to monitor Meremere fire over long weekend
“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."
'Globally rare' habitat could take hundreds of years to recover after massive fire
Since Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.
Fires, crashes and stuck budgies: Brigade to share stories at 25th celebration
Greerton volunteer firefighters have done it all in their brigade’s 25 years of service.
Witness describes 'bloody mess' after truck and car crash near Taupō leaves one critical
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.
Watch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'
Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.
Ravensdown secures safety of chimney stacks after fire
The landmark red and white chimneys at Awatoto caught fire during demolition.
Person critically injured in car fire at Ōmāpere
Firefighters also battling scrub fire at Ōmāpere.
Person rescued from Auckland CBD apartment fire
A fire investigator will visit the scene on Greys Ave today.
Armed units in Moana Ave, Onehunga after fatal stabbing
A large number of armed units were deployed to Moana Ave in Onehunga last night. Video / NZ Herald
Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.
More than 50 firefighters contain large North Canterbury hedge fire
A property has been evacuated as a precaution.
New video shows early stages of Waikato scrub fire
New footage emerges of north Waikato scrub fire when it had “gotten out of control.” Video / Supplied
Ammunition disposal sparks Tekapo scrub fire – NZDF
The fire was contained at 6.30pm last night.
Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier.
Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier. Video / Pip Thompson
Tekapo wildfire 'contained', Waikato still burns
The Tekapo fire grew to 200 hectares at a planned ammunition disposal.
Watch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fire
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.
Waikato Fire
Drone footage shows the size of a large vegetation fire in the Whangamarino wetlands in North Waikato. Video / Fenz
Photos reveal the grim reality of squatting in Wellington's derelict buildings
Personal items can be seen amid floors covered with rubbish and graffiti on walls.
80ha scrub fire at around 10.30am this morning burning swampland in North Waikato, near Meremere
Island Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird Little
Police raid a massive commercial cannabis operation in Auckland
Police have raided a massive commercial cannabis operation at two locations in Orakei, Auckland. Video / NZME
20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato
Firefighters are expected to be at the scene overnight. Video / Malisha Kumar
20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.