SkyCity union members to strike after workers call in sick
The union says experts say those exposed to smoke inhaled three years' worth of chemicals.
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Australia bushfire emergency: Heat returning today
Around 1600 firefighters are battling blazes in NSW as conditions in QLD will worsen.
Heartbreaking video of 'singed' koala
A heartbreaking video of an injured koala has prompted an outpouring of support.
Person dies in house fire in Christchurch
The fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.
Kiwi firefighters return from Australian bush fires
Two firefighters arrived in Queenstown yesterday after spending eight days fighting fires.
Aussie fires live: 'Someone has to pay' - Outrage as teen charged
16-year-old charged investigation into Aussie blaze that destroyed 42 buildings.
Haunting final post from Australia bushfire victim
Fourth victim of the New South Wales fires posted on Facebook about the 'apocalypse'.
Jake Bailey: Australia feels the burn as U2 flies in
COMMENT: Visitors and residents of Lucky Country deserve special song.
Live: Water-bombing chopper crashes trying to fight Aussie fires
After fires devastated New South Wales yesterday, today the focus is on Queensland.
SkyCity convention centre fire: Up to $250m to repair
"Remedial work will be [about] $150m to $250m" says expert.
Arsenic found in SkyCity convention centre smoke plume
Experts discovered arsenic in the smoke plume that drifted over Auckland CBD during fire.
Unusual 'buffer' that changed fire's course, protected Sydney
All signs were that NSW was heading for catastrophe. But the fires threw up a surprise.
Dark as night, hot as hell: What it's like inside an Oz forest fire
Daytime darkness. Ember storms. A scientist describes what it's like inside a forest fire.
Bushfires arrive on Sydney's north shore, homes painted red
Fire warnings issued: "Anywhere near bushland is at threat today."
Big smoke: Oz plume to hit NZ tomorrow
The next big smoke plume from Australia's fires hits NZ tomorrow. Should we be worried?
Ferocious forecasts: Australians on notice for 'catastrophic' fire danger
Authorities are warning it will be "almost impossible" to protect people in path of fires.
Rural firefighter blames environmentalists in heartbreaking plea
A rural firefighter has issued a heartbreaking plea, taking on environmental policies.
NZ offers help as Aussie fires worsen
A state of emergency has been declared in NSW.
Flooding and lightning strikes hit the Hibiscus Coast
Weather chaos: Firefighters called to house fire and flooding in north Auckland.
NSW and QLD bushfires: Premier declares 'state of emergency'
Premier has declared a state of emergency ahead of tomorrow's "catastrophic" conditions.
NSW firefighter's desperate bid to save his own home
Volunteer firefighter has told of his terrifying struggle on the doorstep of his own home.
Otago fire was 'like a war zone'
Blaze scorched across more than 4500 hectares as firefighters struggled to catch it.
Fire threatens Dunedin water supply
Main water catchment contaminated after blaze by ash and fire suppressing chemicals.
Fire crews battling large blaze in Thames timber yard
Crews from seven fire stations across the region have rushed to fight the fire.
Restaurant fire closes Wellington street
Fire crews are fighting the blaze from above with a truck with a raised ladder.
'Day of danger': Weather conditions to worsen as Aussie bushfires rage
The worst is yet to come for the bushfires roaring across NSW and Queensland.
Blaze destroys sheds, caravans and single-storey home
About 20 firefighters fought a blaze in Ōpōtiki which caused extensive property damage.
Rain and low cloud help suppress Deep Stream blaze
Rain has been falling in Otago since early this morning.
NZ 'blanketed' by smoke and dust from raging Oz bushfires
The catastrophic bushfires are now so huge the effects have reached New Zealand.
Property evacuated as firefighters battle South Otago blaze
Ten helicopters with monsoon buckets are being used to tackle a huge blaze.
Dozens of firefighters battle building fire in Otahuhu
Firefighters are also working to protect neighbouring buildings.
Her home burned, and all was lost. Except for a wedding ring
New York Times: She thought everything was gone. But one treasured possession survived.
SkyCity blaze: Firefighters had to urinate in street, buy own food
Survey shows many at SkyCity fire were exhausted, had to buy own food and had few breaks.
Stretched to the limit: Te Mata Peak fire among four others that leave burnt scars across Hawke's Bay
Aftermath of a night of chaos becomes clearer, and finger's being pointed at fireworks.