Editorial: Bush fires a Kiwi reality we all have to deal with
Fires like the Port Hills blaze now a feature of our summers.
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Fire crews keep watch after Ashburton blaze contained
Blaze burned building and line of hedge but firefighters say it is now contained.
'70 per cent contained': Port Hills still burning, but overnight threats 'nullified'
Lead firefighter says blaze will be 'long-duration incident'. Probe into cause continues.
House fire at Parawera near Te Awamutu
Emergency services have deemed a house fire near Te Awamutu was not suspicious.
'Whole life' lost as container home destroyed in Port Hills fires
Anna Spark speaks about her escape and loss.
Port Hills fire, NIWA’s ute spend-up and the Eras Tour hits Australia | Focus Morning Bulletin February 16, 2024
Another long night for firefighters as Port Hills fire rages on, Niwa called out after splurging on luxury utes and Taylor Swift fever hits Australia in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied / Newstalk ZB / AP
Dwelling destroyed in Port Hills fire; blaze still not contained
'It seems to be a fast-moving thing,' Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.
Christchurch Port Hills fire in pictures: Aerial photos show scorched landscape
Over 100 firefighters, 14 helicopters and two fixed-wing planes trying to contain blaze.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
Firefighters race to contain Port Hills blaze as strengthening winds pose threat
Police are urging people to keep away so firefighters can tackle the uncontrolled blaze.
How did the Port Hills fire start?
An investigation is under way to determine what caused the massive blaze.
Accidental caravan fire a warning to residents
Fire investigators uncovered the cause of a caravan fire near Whanganui.
'Completely devastated': Port Hills fire hits Adventure Park
The park was at the centre of the 2017 fires.
Port Hills fire, ferry fury and Wellington cost crunch | Focus Morning Bulletin February 15, 2024
Christchurch firefighters battle Port Hills blaze, KiwiRail fronts select committee and what’s on the chopping block in Wellington City Council’s cost crunch in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
Large scrub fire: Tourist attraction praised for evacuation, restricted season begins
The Bay of Plenty moved to a restricted fire season this morning.
Port Hills fire: Helicopters grounded for night; blaze still burns
"It seems to be a fast-moving thing," Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.
Parawera house fire extinguished
Fire and Emergency firefighters extinguish a fire at a house in Parawera near Te Awamutu. Video / Jesse Wood
'Our baby was screaming': Family member recounts horror at cot fire that critically burnt infant
A police spokeswoman said they were not treating the fire as suspicious at this stage.
Fire in Flat Bush
Flat Bush residents urged to stay inside after fire. Video / Gaye Fisher
Major road closed, hundreds of properties without power after Flat Bush fire
Residents are advised to close their windows and doors and stay inside.
Baby seriously hurt after car seat goes up in flames
The tot has been taken to Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries.
'Unforeseeable': How gender reveal stunt left one man dead and a dad behind bars
Defence lawyer says: "It has touched them profoundly".
Car fire at Invercargill beach spreads to sand dunes
Youths were seen running from the scene of a car fire which is threatening houses.
'Freak accident': Cause of large scrub fire revealed
The wind and the dry grass meant the fire moved rapidly up the steep hill.
'Horrific': E-bike battery explodes in family's garage
The family heard a loud bang amid ferocious weather and did not think much of it.
Focus: Green Gorilla fire contained but Fenz work continues
Fenz Assistant Area Commander Mike Manning spoke to the media about the ongoing effort to fully extinguish the Green Gorilla fire in Onehunga. Video / Jason Oxenham
Heavy machinery and aerial appliances continue work to extinguish Auckland waste fire
Eight fire trucks, including two aerial units, remain at the scene of the blaze.
One person dead in Henderson fire
A witness to the scene of a fatal house fire in Henderson says a 'lovely' old man lived at the back of the property. Video / Jason Oxenham / Jaime Lyth
'He was quite lovely': Older man living in sleepout at scene of fatal fire
The fire was first reported just after midnight.
Facial recognition, Auckland fire and benefit blowouts | Focus Morning Bulletin February 8, 2024
Supermarkets trial facial recognition, crews work through the night on huge waste facility fire and benefit recipients expected to stay on payouts for longer in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Still-burning wetland fire forces residents to evacuate their homes
One mum says she and her children could barely breathe as they fled their home.
Huge fire at Auckland waste facility remains active, fire crews to work through night
Massive orange flames are visible from nearly 1km away and smoke from 11km away.
Six helicopters fighting Tasman scrub fire grounded after drone spotted
Firefighters are unable to continue work without helicopters due to steep terrain.
Police investigating 'suspicious' house fire
Firefighters were called to the Glenholme blaze just before 5am.