Extra crews called in to help fight Ardmore barn fire
Thirteen fire engines are at the scene along with a command unit.
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Fire at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter
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Hastings police station evacuated after fire
Minor damage was sustained to one cell in the police station.
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Major NZ disaster response shake-up
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Firemen awarded for saving woman in dramatic five-hour rescue
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Owner burned in Tawhero garage fire
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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
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Muriwai mum and boys lose everything in house fire
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Pilot dead in Aussie fires was a 'legend' admired by many
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Legend helicopter pilot 'huge loss' - mate
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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
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Cause of Port of Tauranga fire revealed
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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
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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.