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Hazardous Christmas lights in NZ on the decrease
The number of hazardous Christmas lights in New Zealand is on the decrease, but consumers still need to exercise care, according to Energy Safety Services.
Nelson fire could take week to extinguish
A large scrub fire south of Nelson has been contained but may take a week to fully extinguish.
Plant fire treated as suspicious
A large fire in a complex of industrial buildings being demolished in Auckland may have been deliberately lit.
Power restored to most of Timaru
Power is back on in most areas of Timaru after a major blackout when a substation caught fire this morning.
Substation fire causes power cut
A fire at a Timaru power substation has caused a city-wide power outage.
Train fire outside prison
Trains into Auckland city were brought to a halt soon after daylight today when a fire broke out in a commuter carriage.
Fires rage across New South Wales
Up to 100 fires are burning across NSW as a large swathe of the state begins a day of total fire bans.
Heroic neighbour rescues boy from fire
A Hamilton man is being hailed a hero after rescuing a badly burned boy from an explosion caused by a lit cigarette.