Fire and Emergency hits back in SkyCity blaze controversy
Subcontractor releases statement strongly rejecting fire report out this morning.
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Call by subcontractor to withdraw SkyCity fire report rejected
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One person injured in West Auckland explosion
One person has been injured in an explosion in Kumeū, West Auckland.
Man hailed as hero for rescuing autistic 6-year-old
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Firefighters battling large house fire in Taupō
It is the second blaze crews have been called to in the region overnight.
Raglan woman loses home, belongings in fire
The woman was unsure if she had insurance to cover the blaze.
Large fire on Auckland's Mt Wellington now out
A huge fire on Auckland's Mt Wellington last night was put out just before 10pm.
Mt Wellington on fire: Huge blaze seen across Auckland
The fire, which could be seen across Auckland, was bought under control late last night.
Family's message of thanks after Hawea fire
"From Luna, Connie and myself, we will be always grateful for what they have done."
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Pair arrested over Tasman fire
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FENZ, union at odds over fire trucks
Fire victims had to jump for their lives because high ladder trucks not there, union says.
'Heroes': Woman hurt as she falls from burning building in central Auckland
Firefighters are battling a large blaze near central Auckland early this morning.
Large fire breaks out in Auckland regional park
The blaze is currently covering four hectares.
Favona fire: House destroyed in South Auckland
Fire crews were called to a house blaze in Favona, South Auckland, last night.
She was once the only female firefighter in her team, now she's Kumeu's first female chief
"All of a sudden you have 20 other brothers, dads, uncles sort of thing."
Auckland backpackers evacuated due to fire
One person was sent to hospital as a result of the Wellesley St blaze.
Fire closes South New Brighton School; fire investigators, police at scene
"Crews arrived to find three classrooms and one part of an office block well ablaze."
South Auckland fire: 12 trucks used as blaze extinguished
Firefighters have extinguished fires in Wiri and New Windsor overnight.
Northland still tinder-dry despite rain
Watercare: "While we welcomed the rain this week, it provided only light relief."
Homes evacuated as crews battle Paihia scrub fire
Helicopters will be at the scene at dawn.
A recently-bereaved Dunedin man has been left which just a towel and t-shirt after a fire ripped through his home, killing his dog
A Dunedin man's partner died suddenly, then a house fire killed his dog.
'Could have been disastrous': Burning restaurant saved by plumber driving past
"The guard outside the bank next door must have thought I was going to rob the place."
Cars to be removed from watery grave under SkyCity convention centre
The cars have been trapped since the SkyCity Convention centre blaze.
Firefighters battling warehouse fire in Ōtāhuhu
Fire crews were called to the scene about 5.20am.
Water blaster sparks house-destroying blaze
Two choppers and nine fire trucks battled the Mamaranui fire this evening.
Large fire in Christchurch seen across city
A fire and emergency spokesperson says they were called to the fire on Cass St.
Mount industrial fire: Building was under demolition
Smoke has stopped pouring from the building.
Car-fire murders: Mum and three kids die after ex-Warriors player lights blaze
Rowan Baxter is reported to have approached the car with his wife and three children.
Firefighters battle house, scrub blazes overnight
Crews are still at the scene of a scrub fire in Christchurch.
Decades of memories 'up in flames': Golf club rallies to rebuild
The golf club was completely gutted by fire on Saturday afternoon.
Australian firefighter sees free beers flow in after slamming Prime Minister
Australian firefighter said what he really thought of the Australian Prime Minister