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‘Multiple cars’ on fire at Hamilton scrapyard, Fire and Emergency investigate
It took almost two hours to extinguish the blaze at the National Steel Ltd scrapyard.
‘Callous’: Thieves pinch bronze plaques from disaster memorial
More than 20 plaques have been stolen from the Ballantynes fire memorial in Christchurch.
Firefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere Mountain
New images show the extent of the damage on the maunga.
Calmer winds help LA firefighters as Trump vows to visit
The fires have claimed at least 27 lives.
Key ‘weakness’ in LA’s wildfire strategy went unaddressed for years
LA fire chief identified 'one significant area of weakness' two years ago.
Smoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere Mountain
Smoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.
Watch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.
Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Fire destroys large house in rural Taranaki
Fire crews called to Inglewood blaze about 5.30pm, video shows structure collapsing.
'It's escalated': Fire tears through house in rural Taranaki
Firefighters from five stations scrambled to the blaze on the outskirts of Inglewood about 5.30pm. Video / Hamish Hemi
Large fire at former Centrepoint commune in Albany, Auckland
Firefighters were called to a large fire overnight at the former Centrepoint commune in the Auckland suburb of Albany. Video / NZ Herald
Fishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parks
Significant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.
Fire visible across Wellington’s harbour
A fire is burning on a hill above State Highway 2.
Stay 'vigilant': Warning after out-of-control rubbish fire burns 19ha
'Fires can happen at any time and no one ever expects a fire.'
Coromandel fire: Road to fully open, Fenz boss thanks locals
Fire and Emergency was to conduct another drone flight at first light.
Watch: Derelict building destroyed by fire in Auckland’s Point Chevalier
Crews worked to extinguish the blaze late last night.
Derelict building up in flames, Point Chevalier
Firefighters have extinguished a fire at a derelict building in Point Chevalier. Video / Hayden Woodward
Half of Gisborne’s 2024 vehicle fires suspicious
One firefighter said the number of dumped cars set alight in Tairāwhiti had increased.
Kiwi cafe offers free coffee to frontline workers amid LA wildfires
Thick smoke filled West Hollywood during the Sunset fire last week.
Taupō scrub fire contained, crews reinforcing 'control line'
Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.
Fire-wrecked Los Angeles waits for winds to drop
Los Angeles and Ventura counties remain in 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' designation.
Helicopters, firefighters back West Auckland blaze 12 hrs after starting
Seven people were rescued by lifesavers after being trapped by fire yesterday.
What is the pink stuff coating fire-ravaged Los Angeles?
Air tankers drop bright pink slurry over Los Angeles to combat fires.
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's funeral and California’s fire threat continues | NZ Herald News Update
The funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Seven people rescued after fire traps them at West Auckland beach
Emergency services were alerted to the fire at Anawhata Beach, near Piha, about 5.30pm.
Fighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hours
Water testing is currently under way to determine if contaminants are present.
Large scrub fire near Taupō controlled after helicopters battle blaze
Witnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.
Fire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous winds ramp up
Firefighters are on high alert, with 88,000 evacuees eager to return home.