Firefighters concerned as rubbish fires increase 250%
As the lockdown restrictions eased, so did people's concern about the environment.
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Fireball in Auckland: Blast destroys cars
A fire investigator will return at dawn to find out how the fire started.
News briefs: Restricted fire season for North, man hands himself into police
News from around Northland.
Raglan beach blaze: Camp fire cause of fire which swept across cliff face
Fire and Emergency is urging people to take more care now it's an open fire season.
Family lose everything in suspicious house fire
Police are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a family home.
Police investigate devastating house fire in Whangārei
A person was seen running from the scene where a fire damaged a Whangārei home.
Arrest made after suspected Taupō arson
The 37-year-old man will appear in court today.
Second helicopter called in as firefighters battle massive blaze at Raglan
A second helicopter has been sent to the scene.
SkyCity fire: Waterproof membrane workers questioned in blaze probe
'Ignition of the cardboard centre of a roll of cap sheet" caused blaze
Revealed: Cause of SkyCity fire - gas torch left cardboard smouldering for 38 minutes
Cardboard smouldered for 38mins before it burst into flames, causing the 10-day fire.
Fire and Emergency hits back in SkyCity blaze controversy
Subcontractor releases statement strongly rejecting fire report out this morning.
Call by subcontractor to withdraw SkyCity fire report rejected
Fire and Emergency NZ said many of MPM's concerns were brought to its attention.
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
Woman says brother-in-law is a hero for rushing into a burning house to save her nephew.
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."
Covid-19 coronavirus: Be fire safe during lockdown, authorities plead
Be fire safe during the lockdown - here's some advice from the experts.
Pair arrested over Tasman fire
The pair were on trial for lighting a fire on the side of Moutere Highway last year.
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."