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Second fire in a month destroys family home
A family home which was badly damaged by fire just two weeks ago was this morning completely destroyed by burglars.
Firefighter undergoes surgery after floor collapse
A firefighter has undergone surgery after three men fell through a floor while battling a Christchurch blaze.
Floor-collapse Christchurch blaze investigated
Three Christchurch firefighters have been taken to hospital after a quake-hit building...
Sprinklers could have saved factory
A large factory destroyed by fire yesterday could have been saved had sprinklers been installed, says a fire safety officer.
Large factory fire under control
Fire crews have put out a "huge" blaze that destroyed a tofu factory in the south Auckland suburb of Papakura this afternoon.
Just-returned gang house burns down in Invercargill
A suspicious fire has destroyed a recently-vacated Mongrel Mob house in Invercargill this morning.
Mayor takes another look at saving St James Theatre
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has ordered an urgent report assessing ways to save the iconic St James Theatre.