Fishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parks
Significant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.
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Fire visible across Wellington’s harbour
A fire is burning on a hill above State Highway 2.
Stay 'vigilant': Warning after out-of-control rubbish fire burns 19ha
'Fires can happen at any time and no one ever expects a fire.'
Coromandel fire: Road to fully open, Fenz boss thanks locals
Fire and Emergency was to conduct another drone flight at first light.
Watch: Derelict building destroyed by fire in Auckland’s Point Chevalier
Crews worked to extinguish the blaze late last night.
Derelict building up in flames, Point Chevalier
Firefighters have extinguished a fire at a derelict building in Point Chevalier. Video / Hayden Woodward
Half of Gisborne’s 2024 vehicle fires suspicious
One firefighter said the number of dumped cars set alight in Tairāwhiti had increased.
Kiwi cafe offers free coffee to frontline workers amid LA wildfires
Thick smoke filled West Hollywood during the Sunset fire last week.
Taupō scrub fire contained, crews reinforcing 'control line'
Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.
Fire-wrecked Los Angeles waits for winds to drop
Los Angeles and Ventura counties remain in 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' designation.
Helicopters, firefighters back West Auckland blaze 12 hrs after starting
Seven people were rescued by lifesavers after being trapped by fire yesterday.
What is the pink stuff coating fire-ravaged Los Angeles?
Air tankers drop bright pink slurry over Los Angeles to combat fires.
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's funeral and California’s fire threat continues | NZ Herald News Update
The funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Seven people rescued after fire traps them at West Auckland beach
Emergency services were alerted to the fire at Anawhata Beach, near Piha, about 5.30pm.
Fighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hours
Water testing is currently under way to determine if contaminants are present.
Large scrub fire near Taupō controlled after helicopters battle blaze
Witnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.
Fire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous winds ramp up
Firefighters are on high alert, with 88,000 evacuees eager to return home.
Fires break out on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
NZTA said motorists should expect delays as emergency services respond.
Boat owners worried their vessels may have been torched in suspicious Akl fire overnight
Emergency services called to the scene on Tāmaki Dr about 9.30pm.
Letters: Ratepayers on the hook for SailGP; Turia's lasting legacy
OPINION: Also in today's letters – e-scooter chaos and planning to avoid poverty.
Fire crews battling blaze in Waitākere Ranges
Three helicopters are responding to the West Auckland incident.
Why LA's 2028 Olympic plans face renewed scrutiny amid wildfires
Experts warn the wildfires highlight some challenges for LA's 2028 Olympics plans.
Palisades lost: Residents grapple with wildfire devastation
New York Times: Residents have started sifting through the ruins, and their memories.
Harry and Meghan slam ‘deeply deceptive’ changes to Meta
The lengthy statement claims the changes will allow more abuse and hate speech.
Los Angeles braces for ‘explosive fire growth’ as high winds near
Financial Times: Claims utility group equipment to blame for igniting one of the blazes.
'Arduous conditions': Drones identify multiple hotspots at Coromandel fire
Drones with thermal imaging equipment has surveyed the Black Jack fireground.
Heartwarming reunion: Man finds dog alive after Los Angeles wildfire
Wildfire forces LA residents to part with pets; shelters fill with animals.
Fire threat in Los Angeles continues and firefighters battle Coromandel fire | NZ Herald News Update
Strong wind predictions cause more fire concerns for Los Angeles and firefighters are expected to be battling Coromandel vegetation fire for several days. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
At least 24 killed in LA fires as officials warn of incoming winds
Conditions are set to worsen over the coming days with winds of up to 110km/h.
Drones join helicopters, firefighters to battle Coromandel blaze
Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey the Black Jack fireground.
Fire destroys bach
A blaze has destroyed a bach on Nelson’s Boulder Bank. Video / Tim Cuff
'A few hours of joy': Football Ferns captain's wedding days after home destroyed in LA fires
'It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.'
Ali Riley loses home in Palisades fire
Football Ferns captain Ali Riley's home in Los Angeles burned to the ground during the recent Palisades fires. Video / Ali Riley
LA fires: Kiwi’s dream house in Malibu turns to rubble in hours
The woman only bought her house five months ago and watched it burn to the ground on TV.