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'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council award
Sensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.
Loafers Lodge murder accused to keep name suppression for at least two months
The man was excused from appearing at his court hearing today.
'Dude, you gotta get out of here': Neighbour saves man, cat from ‘chaotic’ house fire
Residents on a street in an Auckland suburb have been evacuated due to a house fire.
Man in custody in relation to house fire in Papatoetoe
A man is in police custody after allegedly setting fire to his house in Papatoetoe.
Police and fire authorities investigating two fire incidents in Papatoetoe
Authorities are investigating two fires on the same Auckland street overnight.
Napier boarding houses with highest fire risk to be assessed more regularly
Authorities are working to prevent a Loafers Lodge-style tragedy in Hawke's Bay.
Auckland housing growth puts water supply for firefighters at risk
Housing intensification is challenging traditional access for firetrucks.
Hundreds of cars destroyed in fire at car wrecker's yard
The cause of the blaze is not yet known but it follows other fires at car wreckers.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Only luck has prevented more tragedies like Loafers Lodge
OPINION: Boarding houses were common in many New Zealand towns and cities after the war.
Firefighters battle major Dunedin pub fire
Dunedin firefighters battle a major fire at Mitchells Tavern early this morning. Video / Otago Daily Times
Loafers Lodge fire tragedy: 'We are all responsible'
Hundreds gathered in Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul to remember the victims.
Police and fire investigations underway after fires in Papatoetoe
Fire crews responded to cars ablaze and a house fire in Papatoetoe.
How a Red Sea scuba trip ended in fire and three missing bodies
Bodies of the three British tourists are yet to be found.
Firefighters responding to blaze in Titirangi, West Auckland
Firefighters are responding to a blaze at a restaurant in West Auckland.
Loafers Lodge survivor's haunting choice
Faamatala Sili jumped out of his window and fell two storeys to escape the fire.
Woman taken to Christchurch Hospital after Kaitoke crash
Power to 224 Powerco customers was cut as a result of the incident.
Two taken to Whanganui hospital following Kaitoke crash
The car involved in the crash caught fire after power lines fell onto it.
Building fire at Wellington’s Shelly Bay suspicious, police reveal
Police said the building was unoccupied and the power was not connected.
Roadblock for companies suing aluminium panel manufacturers
Companies allege Alucobond aluminium panels are unsafe and pose a fire risk.
Car fire on Auckland's Southern Motorway
A car caught fire on Auckland's Southern Motorway this morning. Video / Manpreet Brar
Scene guard to remain at warehouse fire in Shelly Bay
Neighbours warned of asbestos threat.
Michael Wood saga deepens, Shelly Bay fire & Prince Harry in court | Focus Morning Bulletin: 7 June, 2023
The Michael Wood saga continues, Auckland households face a double-digit rate increase and Prince Harry gets his day in court in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Loafers Lodge fire: Man in court on five murder charges
The man accused of killing five people in the Loafers Lodge fire last month has appeared.
Kaikohe firefighter Geoff Mayall honoured for lifetime's service
The life member has held almost every role in the brigade since signing up in 1972.
WorkSafe orders review of asbestos management at fire stations
Asbestos is a leading workplace killer, 220 people die a year.
Woman's car with kids inside catches fire while allegedly shoplifting
One child suffered first-degree burns 'to her face and ears'.
Firefighters yet to determine cause of large Hastings shed fire
Firefighters fought a shed fire that sent billowing smoke into Hastings skies on Sunday.
'Huge risk': Rotorua Mayor calls for urgent action after Loafers Lodge tragedy
Some accommodation providers have been described as unsafe.
Loafers Lodge fire: Man charged with five counts of murder
The man has already been charged with two counts of arson.
Favona scrap yard blaze, police milestone and house prices to turn? | Focus Morning Bulletin: 01 June, 2023
South Aucklanders concerned over toxic smoke, government set to hit promise of 1800 net police increase and reports indicate potentially better times ahead for homeowners, in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Firefighters enter second day of battling South Auckland scrap yard blaze
Three fire crews remained at the James Fletcher Dr site overnight.
'It's inexcusable': Scrap yard's ninth fire in five years
A nearby business demands authorities investigate yard's operations after several fires.