Far North fires highlight high danger risk
Crews have put out the Far North fires in Mōtatau and Ōpononi.
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It is not yet clear how the fire started.
Firefighters battling two large scrub fires in Far North
Seven fire appliances from Kawakawa, Hikurangi and Whangārei brigades rushed to the scene.
Taitā Cemetery fire under control
Fire and Emergency NZ cannot yet say how large or severe the fire is.
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Taupō firefighters respond to kitchen fire
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said firefighters were called at about 1.31pm.
Whangape Harbour scrub fire treated as suspicious, firefighter says
The scrub fire decimated 50ha of vegetation.
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Two people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
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Dozens of firefighters have been sent, along with a helicopter.
Firefighters check Port Hills after reports of smoke, a month after huge blaze
It comes a month after a huge blaze that forced the evacuation of more than 100 homes.
Large rubbish fire spreads smokey haze around Hamilton
Emergency services responded to a rubbish fire on Ellis St in Frankton on Thursday.
Fire crews tackle blaze on Auckland's North Shore
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Large building fire in rural Auckland contained, locals told to keep windows closed
Crews were expecting to remain at the scene for several hours.
Watch: Car bursts into flames on Auckland motorway
Southbound traffic has come to a standstill.
‘Deliberately lit’ scrub fires in Ruakākā taking toll on firefighters
More than 30 firefighters roused from their beds after blazes deliberately lit at 2am.
Two people injured in Otaua scrub fire
One patient was transported to Middlemore Hospital.
Ruakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fire
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Fire fought at Cornwallis, Auckland
Cornwallis is south of the Waitākere Ranges, Auckland.
One hurt in gas explosion at industrial site
Gas cylinders and a forklift were on fire after explosion, Fire and Emergency said.
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Supermodel's $11.5m home destroyed in fire
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Former champion and Hall of Famer Mark Coleman was woken by his dog barking.
Logging truck catches fire in Whanganui
The driver smelled smoke and pulled over on Anzac Parade.
Christchurch Port Hills blaze: Fire crews stand ready as final hotspot extinguished
This marks the end of the largest wildfire in Canterbury since 2017.
Multiple crews battle large scrub fire near Whanganui
Two helicopters used monsoon buckets to help tame the large vegetation fire.
Grandmother ‘heartbroken’ after losing everything in Northland house fire
“I still can’t get over the shock that my home is no more."
Fires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called in
The fires were reported just after midnight.
Four suspicious fires in Christchurch; Irish pub extensively damaged
Fire crews were called to a spate of suspicious fires from just before 9pm last night.
‘Difference between life and death’: Firefighters raise alarm on speed humps slowing crews
A 66-page Fenz report into AT traffic calming's impact on response time has been obtained.
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'It's a tragedy': Baby dies in Taranaki fire
Neighbours were woken by the flashing lights of emergency services.
Fire sending plumes of smoke over Auckland's Northwestern motorway
The blaze is hitting right as commuters complete the after school run.
Adventure park eyes reopening after Port Hills blaze
Hundreds of hectares were burned and spread into parts of the adventure park.