Restricted fire season imposed across Northland
From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit
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Australia's Black Summer bushfires signal new ice age, fire historian says
The scale of the Black Summer fires made them different to blazes in previous years.
Coromandel scrub fire: Residents evacuated, 40 firefighters at scene
The alarm was raised just before 2.30pm.
Driver found dead next to burnt-out vehicle after crash
Emergency services were called to Te Towaka-Port Ligar Rd, in Admiralty Bay, around 9pm.
Christchurch Port Hills fire: Resident says fireworks started blaze
Police do not believe there is any link to vegetation fires earlier in the week.
Christchurch fire: Evacuations as blaze burns in Port Hills
Fifty firefighters are currently working to protect property and stop the blaze spreading.
Christchurch fire burns through 15 hectares, forces evacuations
A Christchurch fire has burned through 15 hectares this morning. Video / Zac Timms / Anne Marie Welton via Chris Lynch
Fire and Emergency New Zealand CEO Kerry Gregory's end-of-year speech
Fire and Emergency New Zealand CEO Kerry Gregory called on staff to uphold their values and call out bad behaviour in the organisation. Video / Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Ponsonby school fire: Residents left in the dark over asbestos risk
They were advised to leave their homes due to the risk, but what now?
Woman dies in hospital after house fire
A fire investigator is looking into the source of the blaze.
Dehumidifier disaster: Remuera family's belongings incinerated in house fire
Devastating blaze acts as reminder about the dangers of heaters and dehumidifiers.
Residents get asbestos warning after Auckland school blaze
Health officials warn of asbestos found at Ponsonby Intermediate School after blaze.
East Auckland house blaze: Two fire murder accused denied bail
Two men charged after Wiremu Arapo's death will spend Christmas behind bars.
Port Hills fires treated as suspicious
An investigation has been launched after four suspicious fires overnight. Video / Caleb Alexander
Four suspicious fires in Port Hills
Three of the fires were on Summit Rd and one was on Governors Bay Rd.
Crews work into the night after 'ferocious' fire at Auckland school
Smoke billowed over central Auckland as school fire raged.
Two charged with murder over man's death in East Auckland fire
Two 32-year-olds have been charged with murder.
Ponsonby church fire: Was it arson?
At the height of the fire smoke could be seen from across Waitemata Harbour
Moerewa rallies around family who lost all in 'scary' blaze
Fire engulfed the Mason Ave home within minutes and melted gutters on two nearby houses.
Neighbours flee as inferno guts historic St Stephen's Church in Ponsonby
Neighbours recall rush to get away from blaze, the cause of which is being investigated.
'I've been better' - Reverend's anguish at watching his 141-year-old Auckland church burn
18 fire trucks were needed to bring the huge fire in St Stephen's Ponsonby under control.
Huge fire tears through historic Auckland city church
Numerous firefighters were at the scene, and surrounding streets cordoned off.
What sex worker told son after fatal fire
The woman called her son from the police station after she allegedly set a house on fire.
Capturing catastrophe: In 2020, photos show world in distress
This is the world that AP photographers captured in 2020, a world beset by catastrophe.
Early morning house fire in Southland
A fire investigator will head to the scene this morning.
'Smoke in cockpit'; Emergency services on standby at Hamilton Airport
"It has since landed safely and without incident. All passengers are off."
Northland man's fiery escape from suspicious blaze
Northland man escapes fire in house bus with only a blanket draped over him.
Wildfires rage in Sydney's west as homes are told to evacuate, with one alight already
Families have been evacuated and at least one home is alight in western Sydney.
Mt Albert Grammar hostel set alight during rain storm
School leaders say a midnight arson attack could have proved deadly.
Mum not expecting apology after neighbour's fire pit destroys home
Mother's home and possessions destroyed by neighbour's smouldering fire pit.
Lake Ōhau village will rise again, says builder
One builder has returned to Lake Ōhau, determined to restore it to its former glory.
Suspicious late night Auckland school hostel fire, police investigating
A busy night for fire crews after a blaze in a restaurant and a school dormitory.
Thick smoke billows from West Auckland house blaze
Thick black smoke can be seen around parts of West Auckland.
Dunedin house fire: Woman yelled to children to 'get out'
Devastated mum suspects embers on a neighbouring property sparked blaze.