A survivor of wars and revolutions, the cathedral has stood for centuries

Precious Gothic features have reportedly been destroyed

The famous Paris cathedral has been virtually destroyed in a massive blaze - its roof and spire have collapsed and firefighters have been struggling to contain the flames.

Notre Dame burns: 'We will rebuild it, it is our destiny'

Kiwi expat Roderick Fry and his son watched world-famous Notre Dame cathedral burn down.

Parisians - and the world - are mourning the destruction of the iconic cathedral.

The cathedral has been a fixture of the landscape for eight centuries.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris engulfed in fire, spire collapses.

Festival-goers at Coachella were plunged into panic and urged to flee after fire outbreak.

The company has already sorted a plan to get back to business.

Six fire crews are battling the blaze.

Fire at Ohaupo apiary. / Bethany Rolston of the Te Awamutu Courier

Bees' Inn Apiaries blaze closed SH3 and continued to flare up through Thursday morning.

NZTA advise motorists to avoid the area if possible or be prepared for delays.

Havelock North Fire Brigade gives thanks. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Rubbish fire blazing at Hampton Downs landfill for three days is under control.

Fire and Emergency have released a map of the area that was affected by smoke.

Police would like to speak with anyone who may be able to identify the man pictured.

Motorcyclist dies after accident at Brightwater, Tasman District.

Close doors and windows and stop collecting roof water, fire service says.

A large fire has gutted a house in Te Awa, and damaged other houses along the street

One property is threatened by the fire, which has a 1km wide front.

Allan Jessop, 42, and Derek Hammond, 49, both died in a helicopter crash.

A dramatic new stocktake shows climate change is here - and now affecting millions of us.

Fires lit by Andrew Searle over the course of nearly three years cost $640,000 to put out.

Firefighters are experiencing an unprecedented number of callouts, riling some residents.

Muriel Cowan presses her face against the wire security fence now surrounding her home.

Video shows a car parked on the side of the highway completely engulfed in flames.

A rich-lister is taking on insurance giant IAG to get a fairer deal for fire damaged homes

Fire at trouble-plagued Far North gun club.