Focus: Residents evacuated after major chemical truck fire on motorway
Residents were left shaken after a massive chemical truck blaze on Auckland's Southern Motorway sent debris into their properties. Video / NZ Herald
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Massive truck fire on Akl motorway, Nelson murder mystery & Harry lights up NZ | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 March, 2023
Massive truck fire sees Auckland motorway closed, how our emergency departments are faring under pressure and Mount Ruapehu keeps its cool for the next ski season in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Rotorua house fire: Shocked mother says daughter rushed to hospital with burns
The house was well ablaze when fire crews arrived.
Fire crews battle house blazes across Canterbury
A dozen firefighters were called to Hoon Hay last night.
Suspected botched ram-raid: Car, building catch fire
Six engines were sent to the scene in Otara.
Fire at Indonesian oil depot kills 17, thousands evacuated
The Plumpang fuel storage station supplies 25 per cent of Indonesia’s fuel needs.
Dispelling the myths of NZICC’s roof, straw to be reinstated
Fletcher Construction: "Change in roof design would provide reassurance to all involved."
Watch: Huge fire sends plumes of smoke across Hamilton
A massive fire sends black plumes of smoke across Hamilton. Video / Belinda Feek
‘It took all our resources’: Firefighter describes three-hour battle in flood-ravaged city
About 35 firefighters fought the inferno which forced residents to evacuate temporarily.
Massive blaze in popular Hong Kong shopping district
Construction site erupts into blaze at Tsim Sha Tsu.
Tenant ‘abuses, obstructs’ firefighters trying to save his home
Fire chief's message: Let firefighters get on with their job.
Focus Live: Fallen firefighter Craig Stevens’ wife Lucy speaks at funeral
Craig's wife Lucy Stevens gave a heartfelt tribute to the fallen firefighter at his celebration of life at Muriwai. Video / Supplied
Hostel fire leaves 48 tourists stranded, local marae offers helping hand
Police and Fenz have determined the fire was not suspicious.
Vehicles found on fire in West Auckland park - police investigating
Black smoke could be seen in parts of Massey, West Auckland, this morning.
Investigation into Christchurch fatal fire begins, details about victim emerge
Fire investigators are at the scene today, working to determine the blaze's cause.
Emergency services attending a massive blaze in South Auckland
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews were called to the fire in Patumahoe at 6pm.
Air NZ passenger 'boiling with anger' after 16-hour flight to nowhere
The affected passengers have all been rebooked on flights, the airline says.
Emergency services at Invercargill fire, smoke clouds CBD
Fire at Turnbull Thomson Park thought to be pile of rubber or hockey turf, witnesses say.
Result preview: Fletcher Building on track despite NZICC repair costs
NZICC to be classified as a significant item in company’s half-year result.
Focus: Fire at Precast HQ in Westgate
Fire at Precast HQ in Westgate. Video / Dean Purcell
Fire trucks rush to Johnsonville wildfire
Wildfire near Johnsonville in Wellington. Fire trucks and an ambulance seen rushing up the gorge. Video / Aaron Dahmen
House fire in East Auckland gridlocks traffic as firefighters tackle blaze
House fire in East Auckland gridlocks traffic as firefighters tackle blaze. Video / Supplied
Woman arrested after fire reported at Auckland City Mission building
A fire was reported about 3am at the Auckland City Mission on Hobson St.
‘Devastated’: 50,000 chickens dead in fire at Waikato farm
A blaze at Zeagold chicken farm in Waikato took the lives of 75,000 egg-laying hens today.
Deadly wildfires in Chile
Wildfires have claimed at least 22 lives in Chile and the toll is set to rise.
50-carriage freight train derailment causes huge fire, evacuations in US
Hazardous materials on board but response tricky as water pumps on trucks froze.
Waikeria prison riots: Two more admit guilt, as 12 others head to trial
Fires lit by rioting prisoners allegedly caused $50m of damage.
Napier homicide house scorched by second suspicious fire
The Marewa address is where police found Arohaina Henare unresponsive.
Cafe owner tried to extinguish flames with garden hose after fire breaks out in ceiling
The cafe caught fire just after 11am.
Suitcase set alight at supermarket
Fire and Emergency put the suitcase fire on Moire Rd out and police inquiries are ongoing.
Palmerston North house fire being treated as suspicious
No one was believed to be in the house at the time of the fire.
Two people injured in house fire near concert venue
Multiple fire crews from Christchurch Central, Wigram and Spreydon were called to fire.
Helicopters working to contain forestry blaze near Motueka
Fire and Emergency said the fire was reported at 3.30pm.
Tasman crews busy with rural blaze, chemical building fire
Fire and Emergency have told Nelson residents to avoid Elm St during decontamination.