Aussie actor died after water supply wasn’t working in LA wildfires, death toll rises to 16
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'High fire danger': Residents urged to be cautious after Whangārei wildfire
A wildfire near Whangārei has been contained. An investigation continues into its cause.
Victims of the LA wildfires: A great-grandmother, surfer, father, and son
There are 11 confirmed deaths from the fires.
‘Horror movie’: Burning LA homes livestreamed their own destruction as owners watched
A couple spent hours watching a livestream of flames closing in on their home.
‘She didn’t get out’: Jennifer Garner loses friend in LA wildfires
The actress said her 'heart bleeds' for those who have lost everything in the wildfires.
LA still on fire, Coromandel burning and the police continue investigations | NZ Herald News Update
Los Angeles is still under seige from flames as our own Coromandel begins to catch alight in the heat. The NZ Police are being kept very busy with investigations; and AI.
Fire crews continue fight against blaze that stranded holiday makers
Three helicopters and four ground crews resume battle today.
Los Angeles wildfires in figures: Five blazes and 11 dead
Los Angeles is being ravaged by five different big blazes.
LA fires burn larger area than San Francisco, killing at least 11
Victims include an 82-year-old church volunteer and a 67-year-old amputee.
A fire burns on Black Jack Rd, Coromandel
A fire is burning on Black Jack Rd in the Coromandel. Video / Katie Dee
Untouched palm trees in LA spark bizarre fire conspiracy theories
Theories of government plots and '15-minute cities' have emerged on social media.
‘Life can change in an instant’: Paris Hilton shattered over destroyed home
A famous A-lister has taken to social media to share what is left of her family home.
‘Apocalyptic’: Ghastly remains of Malibu as new LA fire breaks out
The remains of once-fabulous houses are now nothing but ash and memories.
Donald Trump sentenced without penalty and wildfires continue in Los Angeles | NZ Herald News Update
Donald Trump has been sentenced without penalty in the New York hush money case and wildfires continue to burn through Los Angeles. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
‘I went and got my shotgun’: LA fire evacuees guard against looters
'I didn't save that damn house to have some idiot come and steal from me.'
Fire in Waikato prison cell seriously injures inmate
The man was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.
Residents return home to survey ‘apocalypse’ after LA fire
The blazes remain totally uncontained.
Firefighters thanked as Whangārei fire brought under control
The fire, which covered 20ha on Thursday, is now under control.
‘Heartbroken’: Celebrity homes burned down in devastating LA fires
Paris Hilton and Sir Anthony Hopkins are among those grieving the loss of their homes.
Kiwi journalist David Farrier on ‘apocalyptic’ scenes at LA wildfires
Air quality worsens as LA fires spread; residents rely on apps for real-time updates.
Watch: Bumbling arsonist strips naked after setting pants on fire in Xmas Day attack
An would-be arsonist got a dose of instant karma in an attack that backfired.
Los Angeles wildfires: Death toll rises, LA police issue curfew to stop looters
Officials warned of a severe crackdown on looters who have targeted empty homes.
In the Palisades, an evacuation disaster was years in the making
New York Times: When fire raged through the community, gridlock ensued.
Los Angeles wildfires: Insurers brace for losses of up to $36b
Financial Times: Disaster analysts double estimates as blazes keep raging.
What the LA fires would look like in NZ cities - map expert
Fires called a stark reminder for NZ: 'You don’t have to live rurally to be affected.'
Kiwi in Los Angeles describes ‘ghost town’ as wildfires rampage across the city
'It just looked like a ghost town going through downtown LA'.
Wildfires can leave lasting psychological scars
New York Times: Survivors can experience mental health issues long after a blaze is out.
Kiwi in Los Angeles wildfires
A New Zealander caught in the Los Angeles wildfires has revealed what it has been like, describing smoke surrounding the city. Video / Isabella Rolston
Los Angeles wildfires continue and firefighters battle Whangārei scrub fire | NZ Herald News Update
Wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles and firefighters continue to battle scrub fire east of Whangārei. Video / NZ Herald
‘Panic mode’: Five dead in LA wildfires as Hollywood burns and 100,000 evacuated
Crews have been overwhelmed by the speed of the unfolding disasters as water runs dry.
'It can’t be real': Football Ferns captain’s home destroyed in LA wildfire
'Our entire neighbourhood is gone.'
Whangārei scrub fire update
Fire and Emergency NZ operations manager Denis Cooper provides an update on the fire in Whangārei scrub fire.
Whangārei fire: Home still under threat, firefighting efforts to stretch across three days
The cause of the fire is not yet know but an investigation will take place on Friday.
Kiwis evacuated from Los Angeles fires, including consul-general
There are 18 New Zealanders currently registered as being in Los Angeles, MFAT says.