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Canterbury wildfires contained as much-needed rain saves the day
Wildfires that raced across rural properties are no longer burning out of control.
Wildfires that raced across rural properties are no longer burning out of control.
All Blacks legend helps tackle an out-of-control scrub fire near the town of Hororata.
Fires flare up in Canterbury again today. Video/Broadcast Media
Daryl and Salve Cross lost everything after a large fire in Canterbury.
Fire services have responded to around a dozen calls for smoke produced from hangis.
Crews are checking the area for hot spots this morning.
Firefighters are responding to a large scrub fire at Rolleston, near Christchurch. / Supplied by Jason Shaw
Three crews and 12 firefighters were working to control the "well ablaze" shed
Fire and Emergency Services are currently in attendance at a house fire in Whanganui.
House fire at Whanganui East address.
A building is engulfed by flames in an early morning blaze.
Man now appealing arson conviction - saying it will restrict his career.
Smoke billows out from Sky City Casino while Fire Trucks gather around the base of the building.
A garage on Vogel street has been engulfed by flames. Source - Supplied by Facebook/Undercover Palmy
Firefighters have now got a huge scrub fire north of Hamilton under control.
A cop fired for bashing his partner has been recruited to work as a pro firefighter
2017 will be a record year for extreme weather events, following fires, floods and storms.
Burned volunteer firefighter home for Christmas.
Emergency services are at a big scrub fire close to the main highway in Central Otago.
Four people were on board a boat when it caught fire in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.
Several crews are at the scene on Maropiu Settlement Rd, north of Dargaville.
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Firefighters at Timaru blaze have called for backup.