'Lovely' couple occupants of home where fire claimed one life
“You know them as neighbours. She collects jam jars and he always waves."
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Firefighters extinguishing 'flare-ups' on Matakana Island
Firefighters expected to stay on Matakana Island until the end of the week.
Drone used for fire investigation
A drone is being used as police and fire investigators probe the cause of blaze at a Victoria St home in Pukekohe where a person died. Video / NZHerald
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One dead after home goes up in flames, investigation under way
More than 20 firefighters and four fire trucks worked to extinguish the fire in Auckland.
Plumes of smoke over Auckland
Black plumes of smoke were spotted over the suburb of Lynfield as firefighters and five fire trucks battled the fire. Video / John Morrison
Plumes of smoke over Auckland as five trucks, 20 firefighters extinguish house fire
Crews were called to the scene just after midday.
Firefighters spending Christmas on Matakana Island after ‘beast’ of a blaze
The huge fire has been described as 'a beast' and like a 'taniwha'.
Recycling centre 'getting through as much as possible' after fire
What you need to know about the recycling centre's operations over the holidays.
Stay away from Matakana Island and don't fly drones as blaze continues
Firefighters responded to a blaze on Matakana Island off the Bay of Plenty.
'Escalated so quickly': Auckland family home destroyed in blaze after dishwasher catches fire
The fire started near dishwasher but family say they had no chance of putting it out.
Water restrictions in a near record-wet year: 'We need to rethink our approach'
Napier, Hastings and Waimārama are now under water restrictions - is this the future?
Large house fire breaks out on Auckland’s North Shore
Fire and Emergency received several calls about the Rothesay Bay blaze about 4.15pm.
Causes of Hamilton industrial building fires revealed
Two large fires in Te Rapa, Hamilton, happened within four days of each other.
Watch: Aerial footage reveals scale of multimillion-dollar mansion fire
$3.7m home wrecked on Saturday by a blaze that drew more than 40 firefighters.
Massive hedge fire destroys sheds near Timaru, fires on Auckland’s volcanoes
Ten fire trucks were called in to battle the fire in a macrocarpa hedge.
Trio released without charge after Māngere Mountain fires, police hunt culprits
Photos show the large fire on Māngere Mountain.
'True community hall' burns down in rural Waikato
The fire completely destroyed the building.
NSW’s ‘erratic’ bushfire threatens homes as residents shelter
Smoke from the fire can be seen across an area spanning hundreds of kilometres in NSW.
Crews battle boiler house blaze at Christchurch sawmill
The boiler house was well involved in flame when crews arrived.
Another large Hamilton building goes up in flames
Nine fire trucks were used to fight the blaze in Te Rapa including one ladder truck.
Devastating Coromandel fire: EV not to blame, $3.7m mansion owners thank community
Social media speculation had incorrectly blamed an EV for the fire.
Fire destroys house at Cooks Beach, Coromandel
Smoke and flames could be seen from Whitianga.
'Absolute tragedy': Great Barrier resident dies in gas explosion; crews battle Ōrakei house fire
Two dozen firefighters responded to the house fire on Brenton Place.
'Huge flames towering in the air': Fire on North Shore treated as suspicious
At least six crews were battling the fire in windy conditions.
Focus: Suspicious fire on Auckland’s North Shore
Five fire trucks and two ladder trucks attended the fire in Tōtara Vale this morning, which destroyed a three-storey building under construction. Video / Hayden Woodward
Woman charged after two sets of young twins killed in fire that engulfed London home
Police are reassuring 'people that this extremely complex investigation continues.'
Person seriously injured after fire next to SH1, Foxton
The grass fire led to one person being transported to hospital in serious condition.
Massive $204m payment to settle: SkyCity to appease Macquarie
SkyCity argued it should only pay $188m while MPF Parking’s arguments had been for $240m.
Recycling centre closed for another week
Due to building damage, the centre is likely to be closed until December 18.
Families who lost everything in Māngere fire will need support into new year
Two weeks ago, a fire ripped through a church complex at Māngere Bridge.
Fires exacerbated by strong winds have been largely extingushed
Fire and Emergency battled three fires at Selwyn, Central Otago and Southland last night.
South Island fires: Crews to return to the three blazes this morning
A firefighter was hospitalised trying to extinguish the fire in Templeton last night.
'Horrific winds': Crews tackle blazes across several South Island regions
People are being asked to stay away from the areas in question.