'There was intent': Man lay in wait to set fire to garage
He was seeking vengeance for his friend embroiled in a custody dispute.
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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.
‘Burning ball of fire’: Reports of meteors over NZ skies
The fireballs were reported by residents from Canterbury through to Auckland.
‘We’ll find you’: Greek minister lashes out at arsonists
Greece’s largest current blaze burns for the eighth day, causing at least 20 deaths.
Letters: Election 2023, yellow footpath dots, Govt achievements
OPINION: Letters on KKK costumes, financial literacy, Asian culture, and up the Wahs!
Couple badly burned, home torched as teen throws Molotov cocktail through bedroom window
Police were called to the Cron Ave, Te Atatū house about 2.30am on Sunday, August 6.
'Destruction could have been avoided': Maui County sues electric company over fires
Hawaiian Electric Co failed to shut off power despite exceptional winds, dry conditions.
'Hellscape': Survivors of Maui wildfires were surrounded by flames during a desperate escape
Many fleeing locals forced to escape down one paved road in Maui got trapped and died.
'Get out and stay out': Fire chief praises occupants for fleeing fierce Dannevirke fire
Firefighters fought serious fires in Nūhaka and Dannevirke.
After a summer of cyclones, are we ready for a summer of wildfires?
As summer approaches, are we thinking enough about the threat wildfires pose here?
Anger in Hawaii rises over potential land grabs after wildfire disaster
The disaster has highlighted Hawaii’s housing crisis.
Napier house ‘heavily impacted’ by fire has ‘sold’ sign on fence
The Meeanee house was thought to have been unoccupied at the time of the blaze.
'Like a bomb exploded': Deadly heatwave, wildfires claim more victims
Eighteen bodies discovered in region close to the Turkish border as blazes sweep through.
71 years old and still saving lives: Meet Ruawai's veteran firefighter
Firefighter determined to carry on until the next crop of firefighters emerge.
Fire in rubbish truck cause by vape; locals help put out flames with hose
Daniel Smith was still in his dressing gown as he fought the flames.
Two-storey Auckland building fire extinguished, crews dampening down hot spots
The blaze broke out in an industrial area.
Joe Biden heads to Maui to meet wildfire survivors and emergency workers
Bidens will view damage from the air and the ground and then meet with those hit by fires.
Home of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attack
Kaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.
Firefighters rescue elderly resident after fire breaks out in bedroom
Fire and Emergency crew advise the public on having predetermined escape plans.
Odds of finding missing loved ones falling after Maui wildfires
“Of course I’m hoping to find them alive ... what else can I do?”
Fletcher Building CEO’s Convention Centre frustration
CEO says the costly Convention Centre project is officially unprofitable.
'A life of service' - 45-year firefighting veteran remembered
Mark Montgomery was a firefighter for the Maungakaramea Fire Station and a family man
Northland news in brief: Mangawhai bridge, Lotto win, noise annoys and cat control
News snippets from Northland and the surrounds.
Thousands flee growing wildfire near Canadian city
19,000 fled the city to avoid the fire, which started from lightning a month ago.
Maui fire survivors confronting huge mental health hurdles
Former Lahaina residents struggling with anxiety and post-traumatic stress.
Wildfires too painful to see unfold, says Northland-based Hawaiian
Death toll from Hawaii fires top 100
'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire
The 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.
'Haunting': Maui death toll reaches 101, first list of names expected
Authorities have gone through about 32 per cent of the search area.
'No sirens, no alerts': Emergency measures slammed in Maui in wake of wildfires
Maui County officials failed to activate sirens that could warn people of the danger.
Fletcher Building full-year: Revenue, net profit hit by cost rises
NZICC, the housing market and disastrous weather have affected the big Kiwi company.