Holiday traffic: Long delays out of Auckland
There are delays heading out of Auckland this afternoon.
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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.
Restricted fire season imposed across Northland
From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit
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.