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Lesbian couple targeted in hate crime arson
A lesbian couple have been targeted by arson and had anti-gay slurs graffitied on their property.
Woman was alive when set alight
A woman whose body was found burning by a remote Waikato road was alive when she was set on fire.
Burned woman's death homicide
Police believe they have identified a woman found on fire on Thursday evening, and that an accelerant was used to start the blaze.
Burning body identity still a mystery
Police are tonight still trying to identify a woman whose burning body was on the side of the road in Waikato overnight.
Police seek public's help to identify burnt woman
Police are appealing for help identifying the body of a young woman found on fire near Huntly last night.
Fonterra to sue over coolstore fire
Dairy giant Fonterra has been given permission to sue the owners of the Tamahere coolstore that exploded in 2008 for $25m worth of cheese that it lost in the blaze. The blast killed one firefighter and injured seven others.
Large blaze at Rotorua golf club
Fire crews are battling a scrub fire at Rotorua Golf Club, and a helicopter has been brought in to douse the flames.
Firefighters risk lives to rescue family
Terry Jenner feared the worst upon hearing of a suspicious fire in Papakura yesterday.
Toddlers playing with fire 'disturbing' - fire service
Fire safety officers are disturbed by what appears to be a growing trend in toddlers starting fires by playing with matches and lighters.
Township evacuated as fire flares up
Fire crews battling a scrub fire have evacuated residents at Mangatoetoe.
Boy burnt by exploding petrol in sleepout
An 11-year-old boy received serious burns after petrol from a lawnmower exploded in the sleepout where he and a teenager were sleeping.
Drivers watch as $25,000 car burns out
Owners of a prized race car used in a NZ film are said to be devastated after the vehicle was destroyed by fire.