Taupō marina blaze: Fire guts pair of motorboats
A witness said the fire might have spread from one boat to another.
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'It's freakish': Spontaneous combustion fires on the rise
Restaurant owner and brewer learned first-hand about the "fascinating, catastrophic" fire.
Watch: Car fire on SH1 near Pukerua Bay extinguished
'If they'd left if for too long, Pukerua Bay would have gone alight.'
Car on fire blocks State Highway 1
A car on fire blocked State Highway 1 near Pukerea Bay on Wednesday afternoon. Video / Samuel Havill
Burning car cleared from State Highway
Both northbound lanes were blocked due to the reported fire.
Wairarapa community rallies around house fire victims that lost everything
The family have been supported with temporary housing, food and clothing.
Five families left homeless by fire in one month
Firefighters say the blazes are a reminder that every home needs working smoke alarms.
Waikeria Prison riot: Prisoners light 'significant fires' overnight
Prisoners at the Waikeria Prison have been on the roof since Tuesday.
'We're very nervous' - Port Waikato homes evacuated due to grass fire
Police were notified of the fire shortly before 2pm and on the scene on the Waikato River.
It's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?
Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.
New Year 2021 Honours: Canterbury's top cop recognised after 'multitude' of disasters, deaths and drama in the mainland
Two of Canterbury's top cops awarded New Year Honours for their work leading police
Lives at risk from Ahipara blazes, fire boss says
Some evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.
Ahipara fire under control
A large fire in the Gumfields Historic Reserve in Ahipara on Tuesday resulted in more than 100 homes being evacuated. Video / Pool
Helicopter borrowed from Ahipara to put out Kaitaia blaze
Firefighters are heading to a fire near Kaitaia.
Flames 40m tall: About 40 properties evacuated as fire continues to spread
A witness says strong winds are helping fuel the blaze near the small town of Ahipara.
Jail fire: Corrections officers negotiating with nine prisoners
Waikeria Prison is located off State Highway 3, south of Te Awamutu in the Waikato.
Holiday traffic: Long delays out of Auckland
There are delays heading out of Auckland this afternoon.
Bay of Islands boat destroyed by fire
Emergency services responded to reports of a fire at about 1pm yesterday. Video / Supplied
Watch: Flames engulf boat in Bay of Islands
Onlookers says the boat was ablaze within minutes.
People 'unaccounted for' after huge fire in Sydney
Several people are said to be missing after huge fire ripped through an apartment complex.
Elderly couple have lucky escape after fire rips through their house
The fire broke out in Helensville just before 3am.
Blaze from common household appliance destroys treasure trove of memorabilia
New Zealand's youngest ever Commonwealth Games competitors loses everything in fire.
'Tipping point': Ponsonby residents confused, anxious over toxic asbestos threat
Residents were advised to bag and bin 'clippings from the first lawn-mow after the fire'.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
Fire investigator calls for security cameras on the Port Hills
There have been 10 suspicious fires in the area over the last 10 days.
Fire crews continue to fight 80ha blaze near Dunedin
Waipori Falls residents on standby for evacuation.
Port Hills fires: Ten suspicious fires in 10 days; fire chiefs ban fireworks
No concerns of a firebug yet - fire working with police to probe connections.
Chris Lynch: Restricted season won't stop fire lighters
OPINION: Parts of Canterbury could reach 30C later this week.
Helicopters helping to douse scrub fire in south Auckland
Four fire trucks and a helicopter are on the scene of the blaze.
Ten fire crews respond to house blaze near Lake Taupō
Ten fire crews responded to a house fire in Lake Taupō overnight.
Firefighter taken to hospital after house blaze in Māngere
Crews were kept busy with two house fires in Massey and Māngere overnight.
Investigation into Port Hills fire continues
Fire crews will be doing perimeter checks over the next day or so.