Washing machine fire: 'Lucky we weren't asleep when it happened'
"It came through the house and all the smoke alarms went off."
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Firemen awarded for saving woman in dramatic five-hour rescue
Men suspended on the cliff face for hours as a helicopter attempted to winch the woman.
Owner burned in Tawhero garage fire
A man received burns after trying to retrieve a vehicle from a burning garage in Tawhero.
Firefighters need to slow down or face prosecution: Union
Issues around the quality of fire truck tyres have been raised by the union.
Police search for man missing after house fire
His family was very concerned for his welfare and wanted to know he was safe.
No one home as fire destroys Ruakituri home
"When we got there it was well involved and pretty much destroyed."
Muriwai mum and boys lose everything in house fire
The Muriwai Volunteer Fire Brigade has set up a Givealittle page for the family.
Pilot dead in Aussie fires was a 'legend' admired by many
Allan Tull, 60, died on Friday as he water-bombed wildfires in NSW.
Legend helicopter pilot 'huge loss' - mate
The pilot who died fighting fires in NSW is praised as one of the best in the industry.
Man left with nothing but undies after fire
Far North man scrambles out bedroom window as fire guts home.
Their home burnt to the ground, now the owners face $300 fine
Elderly couple could face punishment for illegal burning.
Cause of Port of Tauranga fire revealed
The cause of a spectacular fire at the Port of Tauranga on Friday has now been revealed.
Climate change: Extreme fire risk may double
A warming New Zealand could help pine forests grow - but not without extreme fire risk.
Calm TSA agent rushes away smoking bag at airport
Lead Officer Darrell Wade is seen jumping into action and grabbing the bag.
Detective sergeant Craig Johnson talks about Christchurch explosion
Detective sergeant Craig Johnson talks about Christchurch explosion.
'No front-line experience': Fire union slams board
Union letter criticises new appointments on FENZ board as not having practical experience.
'Distraught, devastated and in disbelief': House fire hits mourning family
Family home of renowned carver gutted by fire, just two months after his death.
Huge challenge for Whanganui firefighters
Firefighters Gavin Pryce and Andy Simons are heading to help with the Canada wildfires.
Kiwis deployed to North America to fight wildfires
Soaring temperatures and hundreds of wildfires are devastating countries around the world.
54 more Kiwi firefighters head to Canada wildfires
Wildfires are spreading throughout the North American continent.
111 chaos: Callers left on hold, baby turns blue in 'merry go-round of a disaster'
Firefighters not dispatched for 44 minutes to bleeding patient after emergency call.
Fire at Auckland chemical manufacturing factory
More than 14 fire appliances attended the Auckland fire at its peak.
Kiwis to help battle deadly California wildfires
A team of around 40 will head from New Zealand to California later this week.
Children escape as blaze engulfs home
The occupants are safe and the cause of the fire is being investigated.
Smoke alarms save family, fire chief says
Family fast asleep when fire broke out shortly after midnight, woken by alarms.
At least six dead in massive California wildfires
Seven people are missing and at least six confirmed dead in what is being described as a 'monstrous' California wildfire. / AP
No one hurt as Cook Islands resort goes up in flames
The resort is located on the Aitutaki island in the Cook Islands.
Torched HNZ housing unit left 7 months
An empty house with well maintained lawns is an eyesore for neigbouring residents.
Mother loses children, grandmother in fire
Great-grandfather received a call as flames closed on his wife and great-grandchildren.
Tragedy after man dies trying to rescue partner who wasn't in house
Candles caused fatal Pukekohe house fire after power was cut off to save money.