Twizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rain
Fire chief says: 'We're in for a hell of a time'.
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Vegetation fire in Waimate threatens buildings and closes State Highway 1
A number of buildings are under threat and a state highway has been closed after a South Island vegetation blaze in Waimate. Video / Mark Smith
Electric blanket caused devastating Invercargill fire, leaving 10yo boy with severe burns
The fire is understood to have started in the boy's room.
Students evacuated as firefighters battle blaze at East Auckland school
School evacuated as firefighters work to extinguish the roof fire.
'Caught in a hellscape': Maui wildfire death toll drops to 97
Previously officials said they believed at least 115 people had died in the fire.
High winds cancel flights, prevent Act leader from arriving
Several fires have been kept under control despite the tricky conditions.
Thousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees down
More than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.
240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without power
High winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.
Firefighters battle shed fire in Hastings amid strong wind warning
Gusty winds fuel two fires in close proximity after MetService issues wind warnings.
Caution urged around firelighting conditions after rural blaze
Residents are advised to be wary about lighting fires in windy conditions.
Firefighters contain Newmarket blaze
The fire broke out in a residential building near Khyber Pass Rd
Battery disposal sparks Hamilton fires
Council is warning people to dispose of lithium batteries correctly after several fires.
Flames spill out of a building's windows in Pukekohe
Footage shows a fire in a historical building in Pukekohe. Video / Brett Neil
Blaze damages restaurant in historic Pukekohe building, no one injured
The upper floor of the two-storey building was 'well involved'.
Cigarette butt sparks large fire in Apia
A cigarette butt has sparked a large fire causing a lot of damage in Samoa.
Whanganui & South Taranaki fire crews called to Pātea blaze
The house was well alight by the time crews arrived at the site.
Hastings blaze: Woman charged with arson over Flaxmere house fire
An arrest has been made following the fire.
Auckland homicide: Crown claims pair burned house to destroy evidence
The popular former soldier was killed by two men he knew, the Crown says.
Please come back! Maui urges tourists to return after tragedy
Few tourists are coming to the Hawaiian island after last month's wildfires.
Catalytic converter theft sparked huge car business fire
An investigation has outlined the damage and cause of a devastating car yard fire.
Vegetation burn-off out of control in Canterbury
Five fire trucks, two tankers and one smoke chaser are responding.
Fires overnight in Auckland, Invercargill - arson suspected
Firefighters were kept busy overnight at both ends of the country.
Flying Waikato brothers fight Canada's wildfires
Brothers Matt and Tom Otto are helping fight Canada's worst wildfires.
'The battle continues': Greece wildfires abating
The fire has been burning for 17 days through the Evros region.
Another Hawke's Bay home destroyed by fire
It was 8.30am on a sunny and fine Saturday morning. Then the house was gone, 'knackered'.
'All this kindness': Fire victim, 80, living in shed overwhelmed as community donates $28,000
Arnold Kalnins had been living in a shed since his house burned down earlier this month.
Unattended cooking leading cause in Hawke's Bay building fire spike
Hawke's Bay had a building fire nearly every day for a month.
'There was intent': Man lay in wait to set fire to garage
He was seeking vengeance for his friend embroiled in a custody dispute.
Disruption caused by Waikeria prison riots to continue for two years
The $50 million disaster stretched six days and resulted in 17 inmates charged.
'He's lost everything': Elderly man lives in toolshed after house burns down
The fire broke out on Friday and stripped Arnold Kalnins of everything he owned.
Avenue Hotel bouncing back after fire
While it's been “a trying time”, a lot of bookings are coming in for the summer months.
How Indigenous techniques saved a community from wildfire
New York Times: Canada looks at how to fight wild fires by making forests more resilient.
Crews battle well-involved fire in Woodlands
Four fire trucks, three tankers and two support vehicles raced to the property.