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House fire deaths at record low
The number of deaths in avoidable residential house fires is the lowest on record, but that should not result in complacency, the fire service says.
Three people hospitalised following fire
Three people have been taken to hospital with smoke inhalation injuries and possible burns after a large fire at a house.
Landlord sentenced over gas fire death
A landlord who illegally installed a gas cooker resulting in a fire that killed a 19-year-old woman has today been sentenced to six months home detention.
Passing cousin saves injured man from burning flat
A man was dragged from his burning council flat by his cousin, who happened to see smoke coming from the area as he went out for a takeaway.
Man dies in Clutha house fire
A 48-year-old man who lost his life following a fire in the Clutha district last night has been named.
Firebugs target Auckland
Firebugs struck in Auckland last night, damaging a South Auckland school, four cars and a garage.
Woman assaulted, partner found dead
The woman assaulted in an incident in Massey this morning is expected to undergo surgery at Auckland Hospital today.
Kiwi man saves son from blaze
A New Zealand man has been badly burned as he escaped his blazing family home with his 3-year-old son.
Three injured as pub goes up in flames
Three people suffered smoke inhalation after a fire at the Muddy Waters Tavern in Mercer overnight.
Fire sparked by matresses over heating vents
Lives could have been lost in a fire caused by mattresses being placed over under-floor heating vents in a school marae, the fire service says.
Safety warning issued over Weiss heat transfer units
A safety warning has been issued to homeowners using Weiss heat transfer units over fears they could catch fire. Some models of the
Fire at suspected meth lab
Hazardous materials appliances attended a fire in a block of flats in Te Kauwhata at 7.21am this morning.
Gas heater may have caused deadly fire
A gas heater is being looked at as the possible cause of a fire in the Lower Hutt suburb of Wainuiomata, which claimed the life of a 70-year-old man.
Police catch man jumping from burning building
Two Hamilton police officers are being praised for catching a man who leapt from the second floor of a burning building.
Party plans go up in smoke
A planned birthday party for a 6-year-old has turned into a nightmare today when a family returned home to find their house in flames.
Furniture factory destroyed by fire
A furniture factory in Christchurch collapsed before firefighters were able to make a start to battle the blaze which broke out late last night.
Oil-soaked rags start museum fire
CCTV footage of a fire at the Waikato Museum which burned carvings and part of a waka showed it started when rags of linseed oil spontaneously combusted.
Person in hospital after house fire in Porirua
One person is receiving hospital treatment following a house fire in Porirua tonight.
Only minor damage in Waikato Museum fire
Relief after a fire at Hamilton's Waikato Museum caused only minor damage.