Man arrested after Howick house fire
Man charged with starting fire that destroyed a Somerville Rd house.
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East Auckland house fire 'suspicious'
"We've got a well-involved substantial house fire there. There's substantial damage."
Auckland Uni won't reclad block with Grenfell-like cladding
It was one of 25 included on the list of buildings with Grenfell Tower-like cladding.
Early morning house fire in Upper Hutt
The fire was "well involved" in the lounge on the top floor of the two-storey home.
Young family lose nearly everything in house fire
A Givealittle page has been created and neighbours and friends are seeking donations.
Emergency services contain Te Atatu property fire
Te Atatu Motors was well involved in flames earlier this evening.
Te Papa museum clad in similar panels to Grenfell Tower
Te Papa museum was found to have ACP cladding in some areas.
Fire in switchboard at Wellington Airport
The small fire was extinguished and firefighters have been stood down.
Extra crews called in to help fight Ardmore barn fire
Thirteen fire engines are at the scene along with a command unit.
'Almighty bang': Occupant injured in Chch house explosion
A contractor was working inside a house across the street when the explosion went off.
Fire at Ravensdown fertiliser factory
Huge fire at Ravensdown fertiliser factory in Hornby, Christchurch.
Fire on Main South Road
Police have confirmed they have closed a section of Main South Road as a result of the fire.
Fire at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter
The fire had completely destroyed an internal building at the plant.
Hastings police station evacuated after fire
Minor damage was sustained to one cell in the police station.
Emergency services respond to fire at the Ports of Auckland
Emergency services respond to fire at the Ports of Auckland. / Supplied
Man missing after house fire shows up
Michael Croucher had been missing since a blaze at his house last Wednesday.
Major NZ disaster response shake-up
Review launched after 2016 Kaikoura earthquake and 2017 Port Hills fires
Washing machine fire: 'Lucky we weren't asleep when it happened'
"It came through the house and all the smoke alarms went off."
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.