More than 40 Auckland boarding houses operating illegally
Issues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.
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Electrical fire signals importance of working smoke alarms, escape plan
Napier firefighters warn homeowners to brush up on fire safety after electrical fire.
Auckland crews battle large shed fire in Browns Bay, North Shore
Firefighters were called to the property about 7.45pm.
Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for sightings of van
A Waitaanga home was extensively damaged, with a body later found at the scene.
Mt Lyford fire: Dramatic photos show house destroyed in blaze
Homeowner was away when the fire started this morning.
Truck fire, 'handful' of crashes causing delays on Kāpiti Coast expressway
Police warned of 'significant delays' in the area.
Peka Peka expressway closed
The Peka Peka to Otaki expressway was closed after a vehicle caught fire. Video / Supplied
Arrest in Dunedin after garage fire and street altercation
Police arrived to see a garage on fire in Dunedin following reports of an altercation.
Evacuations stood down after Canterbury fire, five other blazes contained
MetService had forecast northwesterly winds for Canterbury today.
Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for van sightings
Waitaanga home was extensively damaged with a body later found at the scene.
'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbye
The 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.
Fire at a baby care centre in New Delhi kills seven infants
Five newborns survived the blaze and are being treated for smoke inhalation.
Large blaze that engulfed Onehunga hair salon extinguished
The fire was reported just after 5.30pm. At least 12 fire appliances attended.
Woman charged with arson over Parnell lodge fire
Up to 16 fire trucks rushed to fight the blaze in one of Auckland's swankiest suburbs.
Retailer Crackerjack fined for selling children’s nightware that breached fire safety label rules
Prosecution followed inspection which found non-compliant sleepware in Napier store.
Fatal Hillpark house fire started in chimney, no smoke alarms found
A full investigation into the cause of the fire has now been completed.
Queen St closed due to gas leak
Auckland's Queen St is closed after a reported gas leak and small fire. Video / John Weekes
Police investigating huge fire at abandoned Gulf Harbour Country Club
The fire has been burning through the night.
Huge fire at abandoned Gulf Harbour Country Club
A massive fire has consumed the Gulf Harbour Country Club - the second fire at the abandoned golf course in just three days. Video / Hayden Woodward
Editorial: More needed to prevent another Loafers Lodge tragedy
OPINION: Are Wellington's homeless living in safer accommodation one year on?
'We are devastated': Men killed in non-suspicious house fire worked at top Auckland restaurant
The pair were beloved workers at Cafe Hanoi, blaze not suspicious
Waihī Beach house fire
A house in Waihī Beach has been destroyed in an overnight blaze. Video / Ben Fraser
Focus: Loafers Lodger fire one year on
The anniversary of the fatal Loafers Lodge fire has been marked with a dawn service. Video / NZHerald
Doctors strike, Darleen Tana and Loafers Lodge anniversary | Focus Morning Bulletin May 16, 2024
Junior doctors walk off the job, suspended Green MP Darleen Tana’s unpleasant milestone and Loafers Lodge dawn service in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Large fire at South Auckland factory, cars in flames
Ten fire appliances are still at the scene.
Whangārei house fire considered suspicious, says fire investigator
Locals are used to the derelict home being set alight.
Victims of South Auckland house fire identified, grieving family pay tribute to kapa haka star
A third man remains in hospital.
Suspected house arson thwarted by alert neighbour
Gisborne Digest: News round-up from the district.
Man turns himself in after dismembered body found in suitcase under Paris bridge
Paris police make grim discovery after being called to fire under Austerlitz bridge.
Two dead in house fire: Hero dad helped rescue sole survivor
Fire and Emergency was called to reports of a fire just before 7am.
Two people dead in South Auckland house fire
Two people have died in a house fire in the Auckland suburb of Hillpark and a third person has been taken to hospital. Video / Michael Craig
'Our angel': Mother of teenager killed in house fire pays tribute
'She always has been, and always will be, our angel. I was proud to be her mum.'
'Spiritual awakening': Woman got drunk, danced in the rain then set house on fire
Raewyn Newport drank two bottles of wine in four hours.
Fenz reports 54 per cent spike in winter fires: Steps to stay safe
Checks are urged for chimneys and electric blankets.