Person found dead after grass fire in Far North township
Police said a neighbour found the person following the fire in Kaitāia.
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House fire in Ngāruawāhia, emergency services on scene
"One patient was assessed at the scene as being in a minor condition."
Tairāwhiti news digest: Derelict house burns again - arson inquiry under way
A derelict house in Kaiti has burned again after fire damaged it four years ago.
Historic railway station building bounces back from arson attack
The station has been renovated and will be turned into a museum soon.
Photos show dramatic blaze spreading up Māngere Mountain overnight
Fenz had 28 firefighters working to tame the 'rapidly spreading' fire.
Large scrub fire rages in Te Puna
Residents are being evacuated from homes at risk from a scrub fire near Te Puna in Western Bay of Plenty.Video / Chelsea Norman
Homeowners want fireworks banned after house destroyed by fire
Fire and Emergency investigators believe the house fire was caused by fireworks.
Faulkner family 'beyond grateful' for support after devastating woolshed fire
The Faulkner family are beyond grateful for all the love and support after the fire.
'We're devastated': Sheds, caravan destroyed, house severely damaged by fire
Wind-fanned flames destroyed two sheds, a caravan and badly damaged a house.
Helicopter helps quell Mohaka bush fire
Smoke was billowing from a hillside bushfire near Mohaka about 4.50pm on Thursday.
People seen running from suspicious fire in vacant Hastings house
Police would like to hear from any Lowe St residents who may have CCTV footage.
Flame game: Kiwi firefighter one of world's best
Durie Hill Tower visitors may need to keep an eye out for a firefighter on the stairs.
Seventy firefighters battled a large blaze at a Kumeū battery recycling facility last night.
Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeū, north of the city, last night. Video / Hayden Woodward
'Absolutely gutted': 70 firefighters battle blaze at Kumeū battery recycling centre
Eight fire trucks and two aerial appliances battled the fire.
Neighbours to the rescue after Whangārei property starts billowing smoke
Neighbours sprung into action safeguarding two teens during a house fire yesterday
One person treated for smoke inhalation after house fire in Raumanga
A person was treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Raumunga this afternoon
'Genuinely cared for': School family united after lightning strike, hall fire
The school's performing arts centre and new-entrants class were demolished after the fire.
Homicide probe launched after Stokes Valley fire victim dies
Police were called to a block of flats on Hanson Grove last Tuesday.
Man arrested over one of three suspicious fires at block of flats
The man was not charged over the fire that injured the 82-year-old man.
Police seek barefoot man on bicycle after 82yo critically injured in fire
The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.
Fire at funeral home in Greymouth extinguished
Fire and Emergency was called to the blaze at Westland Funeral Services on Tainui St.
Photos from inside gutted Auckland mosque show scale of damage
Police have security footage of a man allegedly breaking in and setting a mosque alight.
Open day at Whatatutu fire station
An open day will take place at the fire station on November 9.
Fire crews battle house blaze in Glen Eden
At its height, four fire appliances battled the "well involved" blaze which sent plumes of smoke across the city. Video / Phil Glen
Four fire call-outs in Hawke's Bay this Guy Fawkes, Te Mata Peak summit quiet
Te Mata Peak had no issues, with its summit closing early each night this week.
Arrest for mosque fire: 19yo in court on arson, burglary charges over Auckland blaze
Police have security footage of a man allegedly breaking in and settling mosque alight.
Firefighters from across Auckland were kept busy last night during Guy Fawkes
Fire and Emergency received a steady stream of calls throughout the evening for bush, tree, and grass fires caused by fireworks. Video / Hayden Woodward
Elderly man fighting for life after third suspicious fire at block of flats
The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.
Police say fire at Auckland mosque was arson after CCTV shows 1am break in
'This just creates more hatred, more fear,' senior mosque member says.
Auckland mosque fire: Senior member claims it was target of alleged hate crime
The fire gutted the interior of the concrete building.
'Who can say no to KFC?' Missing cat lured back after vet and cattery fire
It was 'heartbreaking' telling the family's 2-year-old Beans was missing.
Massive Far North wetlands fire produced 515,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions
The 2022 Kaimaumau wetlands fire released a huge amount of carbon into the air.
Two cats found, two missing after vet centre and cattery badly damaged in blaze
The building is red stickered and investigations are ongoing into the cause of the fire.
Pets unaccounted for after fire at Wellington vet clinic
Some pets were rescued from the late-night fire.