Watch: Food truck catches fire near Queenstown
Helicopters were put on standby and five fire trucks sent after alarm raised.
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Flights briefly delayed after fire alarm at Auckland Airport
Emergency crews have been at the scene since about 4.30am.
Fire crews called to Papakura yard for the second time in two months
A blaze has broken out at a car yard on Hunua Rd in South Auckland.
Auckland MIQ facility evacuated after food court fire spreads
Guests staying at the Crowne Plaza Hotel were evacuated.
Burnt-out car containing body removed from Flat Bush park
A post-mortem will be held tomorrow.
Premium: Firefighter Mike ‘Ringo’ Harwood on 50 years service
Firefighting veteran Mike ‘Ringo’ Harwood looks back on his “most rewarding” job following the Christchurch earthquakes and after 50 years service says he’s got no plans of retirement. Video / Alex Burton / Joe Morgan / AP
50 years a fireman - still the best career
Mike 'Ringo' Harwood has worked 50 years in the busiest fire station in the country.
10 homes evacuated as crews contain Auckland fire
Residents report seeing flames leaping around 20m in the air.
Explosions as New Plymouth house goes up in flames
Everybody inside the property at the time managed to get out safely.
Body found at Otago property following tree fire
Emergency services were called just before 5pm.
Carterton fire a 'disaster waiting to happen', neighbours say
The fire occurred in Carterton occurred just after 1pm on Thursday.
Central Hawke's Bay fire: 35-hectare farm blaze continued to smoulder
Firefighters were called to back to the scene after a series of "flare-ups".
Wairarapa blaze: Were campers 'sloppy' in putting out campfire?
Witnesses put the fire down to campers 'doing a sloppy job' of putting their fire out.
South Wairarapa fire contained, caution urged in 'extreme' conditions
Strong winds, high temperatures and low humidity - fire risk very high.
'We've got a battle on our hands': Fire crews against 'trying conditions' in South Wairarapa
Four rural crews, two helicopters and 30 firefighters are now battling the blaze.
Fire in South Wairarapa burns 45ha overnight
The scrub fire near Cape Palliser lighthouse started on Monday evening.
Third abandoned house fire in two months: Being treated as suspicious
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said it was "well ablaze" on arrival.
School to move classes to community hall following devastating fire
The fire early on Saturday destroyed eight classrooms and a nearly completed admin block.
Person dies a month after suffering burns in house fire
Investigations still underway after January 5 blaze claims a life.
Hawke's Bay fire: Crews battle night-time forest blaze
Five dozen firefighters battled the blaze that broke out in vegetation.
Six helicopters battling spreading forestry fire near Palmerston North
Fire crews battled the forest blaze for hours yesterday.
Fire crews battle large house fire in Rotorua
Firefighters battle big house fire in Rotorua overnight. Video / Supplied
'Six big booms': Classic cars among damage in Paradise Valley blaze
The fire spread through the building and then into neighbouring shrub.
'Extremely fortunate' couple's dramatic escape from burning boat in Coromandel
'It could have been a disaster story very easily,' eyewitness says after dramatic escape.
Amberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arson
A man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.
'Now I realise how the homeless feel' - owner of destroyed house
A fire that destroyed his house has inspired a homeowner to look out for others.
Owner blames lawnmower after huge blaze: 'The house is destroyed - there's nothing left'
A faulty lawnmower is thought to be the cause of a house fire in Waikato yesterday.
'Well involved': Van catches fire on side of road in Canterbury
The van was well involved when firefighters arrived.
Man rescued from burning house in Parklands
Elderly man rescued from burning house by neighbour in Parklands. / Chris Lynch
'Extremely intense': Neighbour pulls elderly man from burning house
Emergency services were called to the fire in Curzon Place, Parklands at about 6.10am.
Pōkeno house fire: Drivers pull off State Highway 1 as home engulfed
Firefighters had responded to the large house fire in the small Waikato town of Pōkeno.
400ha Marlborough blaze: Investigator expected on site today
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
Te Haroto scrub fire contained, fighters remain on standby
Three helicopters, nine fire trucks and three tankers contained the fire at 4pm.