New video shows early stages of Waikato scrub fire
New footage emerges of north Waikato scrub fire when it had “gotten out of control.” Video / Supplied
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Ammunition disposal sparks Tekapo scrub fire – NZDF
The fire was contained at 6.30pm last night.
Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier.
Fire at Ravensdown Fertiliser Plant, Napier. Video / Pip Thompson
Tekapo wildfire 'contained', Waikato still burns
The Tekapo fire grew to 200 hectares at a planned ammunition disposal.
Watch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fire
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.
Waikato Fire
Drone footage shows the size of a large vegetation fire in the Whangamarino wetlands in North Waikato. Video / Fenz
80ha scrub fire at around 10.30am this morning burning swampland in North Waikato, near Meremere
Island Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird Little
20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato
Firefighters are expected to be at the scene overnight. Video / Malisha Kumar
20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.
Tairāwhiti news digest: New immersion suits for rescue chopper teams
A generous donation has seen rescue chopper crews equipped with immersion suits.
‘Suspicious’: Fire destroys building on grounds of historic Queen Mary Hospital
It took firefighters four hours to put out the fire in the hot springs resort town.
'It looked like a bomb had gone off': Whangārei fire leaves workers in tears as dry cleaners destroyed
Whangārei residents are now concerned for the workers of the dry cleaning business.
Watch: Residents duck for cover as truck explodes on Napier street
Residents just missed as flying debris hurtled towards them during truck fire explosion.
House fire rages in rural Bay of Plenty town
A woman who saw the fire in Tāneatua described it as 'raging'.
SUV gutted by second arson in three days
An arsonist had a second go at an SUV parked in a Kaiti driveway Thursday night.
Man with garden hose stops arson flames consuming home
'His quick thinking with the hose probably saved that house.'
Second body found after Queensland house fire, babysitter believed dead
An 8-year-old girl was found dead inside the home.
Crew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seas
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran aground
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
One dead in early morning house fire in Porirua
Emergency crews responded to the fire at 2.30am.
Fatal fire in Whitby
Assistant Commander Steve Hudson talks about this morning's fatal blaze in Whitby, Porirua. Video / Mark Mitchell
Sao Paulo world's most polluted city as wildfires rage in South America
Experts warn Brazil's air monitoring is outdated as wildfires cause health crisis.
'Two sisters, two hoarders, two houses': Neighbouring homes go up in flames years apart
Firefighters battled a “totally involved” house fire in Castor Bay for hours overnight.
Castor Bay house fire: Crews tackle blaze with 10 trucks, occupants safe
Firefighters have been working to extinguish the blaze since before dawn.
Highway fire: Emergency services put out two blazes on Bay of Plenty roadside
The road has now reopened.
'I couldn't stop my tears': 2yo remembered as a ‘happy princess’ after fatal Māngere house fire
"She was a happy princess."
Time to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this Sunday
Change clocks this Sunday; remember to check smoke alarm batteries too!
People evacuated overnight after blaze in Titahi Bay
A firefighter was injured while battling the blaze.
Smoke seen spewing over Auckland Central as 40 firefighters battle crane fire
About 10 fire crews and 40 firefighters were in attendance shortly after 10pm.
Focus Live: Sydenham fire update
Incident Controller Dave Key speaks to the media about the fire in Sydenham this morning.
Neil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge
Neil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge Championship in Nashville. Video / Michaela Gower
Two injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, Auckland
Fire services were in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland this morning. Video / NZ Herald
'Lost everything': Appeal for Gisborne family who lost everything in fire
'It’s our turn to give back to someone who has given so much.'