'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.
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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.
Man accused of arson after fire damages 105-year-old mansion
Owners 'devastated' by early-morning blaze.
Murder denied after fatal suburban fire
Two accused over Cockle Bay death likely to face trial next year.
DIY campervan explodes at campsite
'I feel so terrible for them': DIY campervan explodes at campsite. / LDR
'I feel so terrible for them': DIY campervan explodes at campsite
UK couple 'lost everything' in freak explosion at a freedom camping spot.
31-hectare Christchurch fire 60 per cent extinguished, crews to stay on site
Eighteen fire crews and three helicopters battled to contain the scrub fire.
Owners 'truly devastated' after large fire at 105-year-old house
At the height of the blaze, six fire engines battled the flames.
Car catches fire on Southwestern motorway, Auckland
A car is on fire on the Southwestern motorway.
Firefighter's battle with PTSD: 'I soon learnt to lock away all emotion'
Dealing with trauma is an everyday, and painful, part of life for first responders
Children suspected of starting two church fires in West Auckland
Three fire appliances are attending the fire.
Firefighters at scene of house fire in Upper Hutt
The units were ablaze when firefighters arrived on scene.
Suspicious: Police investigate fire at Auckland supermarket cafe
Emergency services were called to the blaze at New World on Clark St at 11.15pm.
Neighbour wakes Napier flat's occupants as BBQ reignites, starting large fire
Ross Augustine said he was awoken to sounds "like someone ripping up tin".
Investigators on scene of major Cass Bay fire trying to determine cause
Residents from 20 properties were evacuated during the major fire on Tuesday.
Firefighters battle large scrub fire in Hawke's Bay
Firefighters have been kept busy in Hawke's Bay and Beach Haven overnight.
Firefighters battle large house blaze in Auckland
The fire took hold at a property on Aeroview Dr, Beach Haven.
Fire danger running high amid oddball La Nina
Wildfire danger is high in places it wouldn't be under a typical La Nina climate system.
Whareama fire: 30 years gone in under 30 minutes
The Whareama house owner rushed to a nearby church to call 111 after finding it on fire.
Hawke's Bay police seek help with high-profile cases
A brutal bashing, a bizarre car dumping and an armed robbery foiled by courage.
'Down on hands and knees vacuuming the lawn': Inside asbestos clean-up
Hazmat-clad clean-up crews reveal what it takes to clear asbestos from Ponsonby homes.
'Barely managing': Lack of aerial fire trucks putting firefighters at risk, union says
Half of Auckland's aerial fleet is off the road for repairs.
Nelson Port ship fire: Blaze extinguished after six appliances called to scene
Firefighters attend a ship fire at the Nelson Port.
Car catches fire on Auckland motorway
Delays are expected and motorists are advised to pass the scene with care.
Deep-frier fire sparks Wellington Central call-out
Four fire trucks attended the Lambton Quay incident this afternoon.
MIQ hotel evacuated after smoke seen coming from roof
Two fire appliances were at the scene.
Inside the Papakura fire: New image of charred car parts shows extent of damage
One fire crew remains at the site of the Hunua Rd fire in Papakura.
Overnight blaze at Wellington Regional Hospital, eight floors have water damage
Visitors are asked to stay away for the next 24 hours while the cleanup is under way.