Fire brings downtown Auckland to a standstill
Downtown Auckland is somewhat deserted due to the fire raging on Hobson St.
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Titanic insurance claim looms for SkyCity's fire-ravaged convention centre
Global insurance broker advising SkyCity's international convention centre claim.
Firefighter injured as crews get on top of SkyCity inferno
Firefighter injured by a piece of roof that collapsed in the blaze.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern says APEC 2021 will still be held in Auckland
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern says APEC 2021 will still be held in Auckland
SkyCity fire: All you need to know for today's commute home
The latest on road closures, traffic, and delays in fire-affected Auckland.
Focus Live: Firefighters are 'winning the battle' against the fire
Focus Live: Firefighters are 'winning the battle' against the fire
Live: 24-hour inferno - and still battle to control blaze
'If you can avoid coming into the central city, do.'
How to attack an inferno, firefighters' plea to public
Firefighters are asking the public to bear with them as the fight SkyCity blaze.
SkyCity inferno: Monsoon buckets 'too dangerous' to tackle fire
A litre of water expands 1700 times when it hits flames, so monsoon buckets can't be used.
Inside convention centre fire: Expert explains what's driving blaze
Expert who consulted on centre's fire risk shares insight into what's driving the blaze.
Motorway delays as drivers slow to watch fire
Motorists looking at the fire cause long delays in citybound traffic.
'Grim day' for Auckland as services close
Many public facilities will be closed today because of the fire at SkyCity.
Thunderstorms, gale force winds to hammer Auckland as fire burns
Gale force winds and heavy rain will ease this evening, but it will linger till Friday.
Fire traffic chaos: Roads jammed, workers told to stay home
Auckland streets feeding on and off the motorway remain closed due to fire.
SkyCity's Auckland site remains closed, financial impact unknown
SkyCity hopes to re-open the Auckland site tomorrow afternoon.
Let it burn: More fire is better for now, says top firefighter
Fire fighters are on standby to go inside the burning SkyCity convention centre
Focus Live: Firefighters continue to battle the New Zealand International Convention Centre inferno
Focus Live: Firefighters continue to battle the New Zealand International Convention Centre inferno
SkyCity blaze: Commuters advised not to come into the central city
If you don't have to go into the central city, stay away.
Fire in the Sky, hell on the roads: 'Avoid the city' - civil defence
'If you can avoid coming into the central city, do.'
SkyCity fire: What happens to Apec conference, US President visit?
Goff said a decision will be made shortly on whether to evacuate council headquarters.
SkyCity fire live: Inferno rages, roof fears, TVNZ evacuated
Severe weather is set to make a difficult jib even trickier on Wednesday.
SkyCity Convention Centre could collapse if fire burns long enough - expert
"It sounds terrible": Structural engineer says lengthy blaze could deform the steel beams.
SkyCity fire: Artworks survival a great blessing
It was feared the work consisting of over 550 panels would be blown out by the heat.
Devastating SkyCity Convention Centre blaze a major blow to economy
Burning roof sacrificed to get inferno under control as fire burned through the night.
Sky City blaze: 'This is as big as it gets', firefighter union boss says
The building was still under construction which adds to the firefighting complexity.
Focus Live: Evening update on the New Zealand International Convention Centre fire
Focus Live: Evening update on the New Zealand International Convention Centre fire
Bike Auckland's cheeky dig at motorists stuck in SkyCity fire gridlock
"Today is a good day to be a nimble traveller in central Auckland."
Focus Live: The latest on the New Zealand International Convention Centre fire
Focus Live: The latest on the New Zealand International Convention Centre fire
SkyCity fire: Health alert issued for 'toxic' smoke
Auckland Regional Public Health Service issued an alert for people in Auckland CBD.
Focus Live: Update on the fire at SkyCity convention centre
Focus Live: Update on the fire at SkyCity convention centre
SkyCity fire: Out-of-control blaze reaches maximum 6th alarm
Specialist fire trucks are being called in from around the upper North Island.
Hundreds flood social media with staggering videos of SkyCity fire
The fire has prompted pedestrians and others in buildings to share the ordeal.
'Run, run! We knew we had to get out': Workers describe huge SkyCity fire
The blaze is visible across the city with huge plumes of black smoke.