'Significant amount of properties affected' in Canterbury fires, mayor says
Mayor of Waimakariri says it is extremely lucky no one lost their life in the scrub fires.
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13 children reportedly dead after boarding school fire in China
One person rescued from the scene was being treated in hospital.
Firefighters still working to dampen devastating Canterbury blazes
Two homes and a church were destroyed during the three fires.
North Canterbury residents evacuated after large scrub fires
Fire and Emergency verified that the vegetation fire close to Amberley is now under control but Loburn continues to burn. Video / Mike Rankin / Sarah Rowbotham
Dedicated volunteer's last act helps family devastated by fire
A house-lot of goods has been donated in honour of Eric Bettridge.
'I'm not doing well with this': Pet rabbit killed in Poroti fire
The garage fire destroyed all the family's goods, which were packed up ready for a move.
Man allegedly set fire to property and critically injured one person
Two people were injured following the blaze on Sunday.
'Totally involved': Bethlehem College fire damages workshop - investigator
The cause of a workshop fire at Bethlehem College is under investigation.
Insurance payout limbo leaves father sleeping in van for work after house fire
The Vaganas were left with nothing after their Avondale home was destroyed by fire.
Suspicious house fire leaves three people badly injured and one in custody
Emergency services were alerted to a suspicious house fire near Waimate.
Wairarapa Coast to begin fire ban on Monday
The Wairarapa Coast will move into a fire ban from tomorrow due to a very high danger.
Just did it: Hawke's Bay hero truckie uses Nike hoodie to stop car fire
Dwayne Blake said he immediately thought about the safety of the community.
Fire crews targeting residual hotspots of Titahi Bay blaze ahead of windy day
A drone picked up thermal hotspots overnight which crews will now focus on.
Fire crews extinguish blaze on Auckland’s North Head
Fenz received multiple calls from around the city saying the volcano was ablaze.
Dry South Island fire risk worst it has been in years - FENZ
Fire service ready to respond with incident management team set up in mid-Canterbury.
'Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in Porirua
Keep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.
Crews fight major scrub fire in Canterbury
Helicopter, 17 fire trucks sent to the scene - ‘Please don’t go down and have a look'.
'Pretty horrific': Neighbours evacuated, injuries after house fire
A man has been arrested in relation to the fire.
Dozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden Bay
The blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.
Hawke’s Bay burn off warning after vegetation fires more than double in December
Firefighters attended 23 vegetation fires across the district in December, up from nine.
Family pooch burns down home after turning on stove
The canine was possibly in search of food.
Health authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecast
MetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.
Thousands of housing units to be built for Māui residents after devastating fires
Almost 100 people were killed and thousands left homeless after the devastating wildfire.
Far North news in brief: Shellfish back on the menu
Catch up on what's happening across Northland.
Aerial footage shows how close fire came to homes
The dramatic images capture the scorched earth just metres away from structures.
Fires along railway line in Kirwee, Canterbury now contained
There are no longer houses under immediate threat, Fenz says.
Large house fire in Auckland
Smoke billows from a house fire on Great North Road in Auckland. Video / Supplied
'All heart': Mother who died in house fire loved her community
Sandra Dunning, of Pukekohe, died after a fire tore through her home.
Residents evacuated after fire in high rise apartment building
Fire and Emergency sent a large crew to blaze on the 9th floor.
Neighbours describe 'crazy' scene as fire ripped through Tauranga home
Crews from three fire stations fought the blaze.
House fire in Tauranga
Emergency services were called to a house fire in Welcome Bay, Tauranga on Wednesday evening. Video / Supplied
Plane was not cleared for takeoff in Tokyo, records show
Coast guard plane under the impression it had "permission to use the runway".
Takanini Community Hall fire
Investigations are under way for the cause of a community hall fire in Takanini last night. Video / Hayden Woodward
Investigation into South Auckland community hall fire under way
Crews were called to the fire at the Takanini Hall at 8.56pm.