Lake Ohau blaze: Dunedin man 'happy to be at a distance'
'It was pretty dramatic,' says family who had camped about 5km across the lake.
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Crews battle fire on Mckenzie Road, Livingstone
Fire crews are currently fighting a large fire burning through pine forestry on Mckenzie Road, Livingstone. Video / Rebecca Ryan / ODT
Focus: PM Ardern and Peeni Henare comment on Lake Ohau fires
PM Jacinda Ardern and Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare comment on the Lake Ohau fires that have destroyed dozens of homes. Video / Dean Purcell
16 helicopters fighting three big South Island fires
The fire is just off Abel Tasman Drive in the Ligar Bay area.
Fire breaks out at shops in Orewa
The blaze was spotted in the roof of a single storey building that contains several shops.
Enormous fire is one of largest ever in Los Angeles County
An enormous wildfire that churned through mountains northeast of Los Angeles and into the Mojave Desert is continuing to threaten homes. Video / AP
Enormous California wildfire threatens desert homes near LA
The Bobcat fire raging throughout California is only 15 per cent contained.
Firefighters battle exhaustion along with flames
Firefighters have been working around the clock to contain the wildfires decimating US.
Firefighter and three others in hospital after apartment blaze lights up Queenstown
Emergency teams rushed to fight the fire that flared up at 2am today.
Large scrub fires keep firefighters busy in Canterbury overnight
Two large scrub fires have keep firefighters busy in the Canterbury region overnight.
Terror in the dark: Kiwi caught in wildfire
Jody Brettkelly says people are moving out, saying they can't take any more.
Canterbury motorway reopens after large fire on SH7 near Hanmer Springs
Firefighters have now contained both blazes and will stay at the scene overnight.
A pastor, a school bus and a trip through a scorched town
New York Times: People have been left wondering if their town can rise from the ashes.
'Pretty scary': Flames climb above trees in Whangamata fire
The fire has closed the road meaning a late start to school for local pupils.
Butane explosion mystery: Investigator doubts pair's claims
They said the butane can exploded when it was dropped while they were smoking.
'The windows blew out on the first storey and flames came out' - witness
Firefighters continue to monitor for hot spots after a fire in Albany last night.
Watch: Firefighters battle large blaze on Auckland's North Shore
'We ran around the corner, that's when the windows blew out on the first storey.'
After fire razes squalid Greek camp, homeless migrants fear what's next
New York Times: Asylum seekers are left homeless and threatened by the coronavirus.
Burned vessel spilling oil into Milford Sound
'It pretty much sunk; at the end of the day, that's what really put it out altogether'
Emergency services attending fire, death in Grey Lynn
Emergency services were called to the home around 8.19pm.
Fire crews battling blaze on fishing vessel in Milford Sound
Fire crews are battling a blaze on a fishing vessel in the Milford Sound early today.
Two houses go up in flames on the West Coast overnight
Blazes in Ross and Westport attended by fire crews.
Orange skies expose California's darkness
Toxic conditions caused by rampant wildfires add to Covid woe for San Franciscans.
California wildfires: Three dead northeast of San Francisco
Thousands of homes and other buildings are believed to have been damaged or destroyed.
'A nuclear winter': California wildfires blot out the sun
New York Times: Smoke billowed high into the atmosphere, turning day into eerie twilight.
'You couldn't see anything': Harrowing helicopter rescues in California fires
New York Times: Military pilots said it was the most challenging flying they have done.
Blaze out of control near Macraes, Otago
A controlled burn is being buffeted by strong winds.
21yo arrested after fires at Christchurch cafe, two churches and attempted arson on third
A 21y old has been arrested in relation to two church fires in Christchurch.
California sets fire record - but worst yet to come
Officials say the most striking thing about the record is how early it was set.
DIY don'ts: Fires caused by electrical faults on the rise
Poorly done DIY wiring is thought to be a reason fires around NZ are on the rise.
Two church fires in Christchurch being treated as suspicious
Two church fires in Christchurch early this morning are being treated as suspicious.
California wildfire traps campers in national forest
Fast-spreading California wildfires trapped campers in the Sierra National Forest.
Damage bill 'in the millions' after rental motorhome base destroyed in spectacular blaze
Up to 300 campervans may have suffered some level of damage in yesterday's blaze.
Asbestos complicating battle of large blaze in Taihape
The blaze is still burning but has been contained by firefighters.