In flames: Car fire blocks Dunedin's Northern Motorway
Emergency services are responding to a car fire in Dunedin.
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'Such a nightmare': Thai mothers need help after losing everything in fire
Asian Family Services has started a Givealiitle page to help the women back on their feet.
Young man saves woman from burning house
'It went down really fast, she was lucky to be out when she was,' he said.
Suspected arson behind South Auckland house fire
Emergency services were called to the house in Clover Park at 6.50am today.
Pigeon Valley fires: Burnt valley's locals on edge
Residents of tinder-dry region stay ready to flee after second major blaze in weeks.
West Auckland couple grieving for puppy killed in house fire
"She was just sleeping like an angel in her crate when the smoke got her..."
Fireworks' long history in New Zealand
Fine for unlawfully letting off fireworks in public places introduced in 1850
Dogs' beach ban hours could be extended
The council is asking Aucklanders for their thoughts on the proposed change.
Crews still fighting hot spots from new Nelson blaze
Cordons are still in place on Moutere Highway at Maisey Rd and Old Coach Rd.
State of emergency in Nelson region lifted
A decision has been made to allow the state of emergency to expire.
Rubbish truck catches fire in Auckland
A rubbish truck has caught fire in downtown Auckland.
Firefighters extinguish car blaze on SH1 south of Whangārei
The fire took place between Maungakaramea Rd and the turnoff to Puwera landfill.
Dramatic Malaysian ferry fire caught on camera by expat Kiwi
The ferry is burning out of control.
Conservation Comment: Wild pines a fire risk
It is time the fire service and DoC looked at ways to remove these pine trees.
Pigeon Valley fire: Fire contained and controlled by crews
Firefighters have created a 30m "black-out" zone around the fire area.
Person seriously injured in Nelson workshop fire
Emergency services were called to the building fire on Rutherford St just before 7am.
Man in custody after 'family harm incident' turns into blaze
Police told everyone to lock themselves inside, "someone is running around with a knife".
Man charged after using flamethrower during Nelson fire ban
The incident took place in the middle of the Tasman District, under a fire ban.
Police seek information after suspicious Napier fire
Emergency services were called to the Taradale property around midafternoon.
State of emergency extended for another week in the Nelson-Tasman region
There is currently still 250 people evacuated from their homes.
Fitness studio dreams shattered by fire
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Fitness studio dreams shattered by fire
"My sister-in-law was sleeping in there. She just got out in time."
'Total idiots' behind pyrotechnics display during Nelson fire ban
The display proceeded despite a total ban on lighting any fires in the area.
'Legend' pilot crashed fighting Tasman forest fire
Bill Reid suffered minor injuries during the hard landing
Motueka firefighters tackle likely volatile coolstore blaze
Quick work by fire brigade has prevented a massive fire from taking off.
New Plymouth house at centre of AOS callout torched overnight
The fire is being treated as suspicious, police say.
Flamethrower ignited and blasted during Tasman fire ban
The festival ran all weekend and was located near Upper Takaka.
High winds prevent fire-affected residents returning to homes
Residents who have returned to their homes told to be prepared to leave at short notice.
'A tough, hard slog' - inside the Nelson fires mop-up
With the Nelson fires knocked down, crews have a long, tough mop-up job ahead of them.
Fast-moving fire north of Lake Taupō
Earlier today, a scrub fire was extinguished in Kaingaroa, south of Rotorua.
Viewpoint NZ: Endangered seagulls, Black Power and the next bushfires
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Nelson firefight costing $1 million a day
The cost of the wildfires in Nelson could yet exceed the Port Hills fires in 2017.
Big Read: Into the darkness - the Nelson night fighters
Cherie Howie spends a shift with the fire crews who clock in after the sun goes down.