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Hanoi karaoke bar fire kills 11, arson suspected
'The police suspect that the cafe was (deliberately) burned down.'
Suspicious fire guts Hastings tyre shop in early-morning blaze
Firefighters left around 6.30am after extinguishing the blaze.
Car fire in lower Kaimāī spreads to nearby bush
A fire from a burning car quickly spread into bush on SH29.
Canterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefighters
Firefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week.
Canterbury fire linked to tyre blowout, crews patrol overnight for flare-ups
Multiple crews, tankers, trucks and two helicopters remain at the scene.
Fire and Emergency provide update on Canterbury scrub fires
A media conference is being held after Burnham scrub fires have drawn a large-scale emergency response and closed SH1.
Christchurch fatal house fire: Shaken neighbour says victim was in a wheelchair
The blaze destroyed a section of the property, where the woman was found dead.
Watch: Fire and Emergency NZ boss 'upset' by bullying, racism and sexism
Two independent reviews revealed many do not feel safe to come to work.
One person has died following a house fire in Hornby, Christchurch
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fatal house fire on Dickson Crescent in the suburb of Hornby at 12:55 PM. Video / George Heard
Canterbury wildfires flare back up, public warned to avoid areas
Two separate wildfires in the region have re-ignited with crews returning to contain them.
Person dies in Christchurch house fire
Three roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze.
Showgirls ablaze: Auckland strip club catches fire, streets closed
A fire has broken out on the second storey of the building in busy downtown Auckland.
Wellington cafe fire prompts overnight evacuation of residents
Seven fire trucks battle blaze at Beach Babylon; cause under investigation.
Editorial: Burning start to summer a taste of what's to come
OPINION: Fires loom over our summer months as the world warms, climate scientists say.
Canterbury fire cause found: investigators team up with police
Fire investigators probe Bridge Hill fire, now controlled after burning 1000ha.
Serious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of Tokoro
Emergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben Fraser
Evacuating with 14 horses: One Canterbury family's wildfire fears
'Not our first evacuation, won't be our last.'
Police investigate if students on camp may have started large Canterbury fire
Camps filled with pupils were evacuated soon after the fire broke out.
Firefighters strengthen the perimeter of West Melton fire
Firefighters supported by four helicopters strengthen the perimeter of the West Melton fire ahead of strong northwest winds forecast to develop later today. Video / Katie Oliver
Large fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News Update
Fire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ Herald
Two large fires break out – flames visible over Auckland, evacuations in Canterbury
Fire and Emergency says a caravan park is being evacuated tonight in West Melton.
Northland and other regions at high risk for wildfires
High fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.
Trump and Macron lead VIPs at Notre Dame's grand reopening
From ashes in 2019 to a stunning restoration.
Large Canterbury fire expected to be contained Saturday
The fire closed State Highway 73, burning through more than 1000ha at Bridge Hill.
NZ faces ‘extreme fire risk’ as temperatures rise across country
UV levels are also extreme while strong winds predicted to gust up to 150km/h.
Canterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under control
The fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.