Explained: Why the North Island woke to an 'apocalyptic' orange haze
The 5.5 million sq/km expanse of smoke drifting off Australia has made its way to NZ.
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South Island glaciers 'caramelised' by Australian bushfires
Brown slush now tops New Zealand's usually pristine glaciers.
Aussie farmer forced to shoot his cattle burned by bushfires
Farmer's story of having to shoot his cattle has made world headlines.
Dozens of apes and monkeys killed in fire at German zoo
Fire raced through the zoo in western Germany, killing all the animals in the ape house.
Half a billion animals perish in Australian bushfires
A staggering 500 million animals are believed to have died in bushfires since September.
11 occupants escape Te Atatu garage fire
"Remember if you discover fire in your place of residence to Get Out and Stay Out!"
Surrounded by fire: Incredible footage shows desperation in inferno
The minute-long clip shows the firetruck encircled by flames.
Before and after photos show Australia's devastating bushfire crisis
Idyllic towns have been transformed into apocalyptic scenes as the fires rage.
Sydney fireworks a 'moment of insanity' amid bushfire horror
City would be "crackers" to go ahead with fireworks as fires rage across the state.
Aussie fires: Beach evacuees in for long, dangerous night
Main street of town of Cobargo completely razed by fires.
How big are the fires burning in Australia?
The scale of the bushfires can be hard to grasp — this graphic puts it into perspective.
People flee Victoria bushfires on boat, post terrifying video
Video off the coast of Mallacoota shows how everyone is under smoke and red skies.
Fire at central Auckland restaurant contained
A witness at the scene told the Herald a "bloom of smoke is coming from the building".
New Year's Eve Sydney Harbour fireworks to go ahead
The annual Sydney Harbour fireworks display has been approved to go ahead tonight.
Aussie firefighter killed after high winds roll truck
High winds lifted 10-tonne truck off the ground, killing volunteer firefighter.
Australian bushfires claim third firefighter's life in South Australia
Two other firefighters have serious burns after their truck rolled near Jingellic.
Young neighbour helps 93-year-old escape burning house
The devastated resident said the fire happened in seconds.
'The heat was intense': Large blaze destroys Massey home
Neighbour woken by loud bangs, intense heat and a bright light as house destroyed by fire.
Major blaze in Coromandel believed to have started from fireworks
Officials warn that there is a total fire ban in the Coromandel after overnight fight.
Steve Braunias: 2019 - year of trouble, when sky burned and earth bubbled
COMMENT: Every year can feel like end times but 2019 made a credible claim.
'Extreme' heatwave about to hit Australia
"That heat is going to build through southern parts of Australia."
Fire crews tackle huge Auckland inferno
Fire crews responded to a large blaze in Glendene, West Auckland, this morning.
Firefighter loses home in Boxing Day blaze
Crews from around the region poured in to try to save the firefighter's home.
Fletcher's Ross Taylor on restructuring, fire and golf
"If I could eliminate all safety risks, I would."
Having a hangi Christmas? Give Fire and Emergency NZ a heads-up
FENZ have already attended a large number of call-outs which was a waste of resources.
Kirwee Tavern 'totalled' by Christmas Eve fire
The blaze was so fierce firefighters could not get inside to put it out.
Truth about firey's viral exchange with PM
A video of RFS volunteer meeting the PM at an evacuation centre is going viral on Twitter.
Burned Christmas tree a tragic symbol
Aussies trying to keep holiday spirit alive as they struggle with weeks of fierce fires.
Aussies told to cancel travel plan
Strict emergency travel bans are introduced after a string of deaths.
'Just resign': Australians react to PM's return
Morrison has spoken for the first since his holiday – and many Aussies weren't impressed.
'Devastation' - Inferno wipes out almost entire town
Garden hoses and buckets of water were no match for the flames.
Aussie PM apologises for taking leave
Scott Morrison finally addressed the elephant in the room – his holiday to Hawaii.
Australian bushfires: Another dead, one critically injured
Person confirmed dead, another critically injured after blaze rips through Adelaide Hills.