Firefighters strengthen the perimeter of West Melton fire
Firefighters supported by four helicopters strengthen the perimeter of the West Melton fire ahead of strong northwest winds forecast to develop later today. Video / Katie Oliver
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Large fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News Update
Fire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ Herald
Two large fires break out – flames visible over Auckland, evacuations in Canterbury
Fire and Emergency says a caravan park is being evacuated tonight in West Melton.
Northland and other regions at high risk for wildfires
High fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.
Trump and Macron lead VIPs at Notre Dame's grand reopening
From ashes in 2019 to a stunning restoration.
Large Canterbury fire expected to be contained Saturday
The fire closed State Highway 73, burning through more than 1000ha at Bridge Hill.
NZ faces ‘extreme fire risk’ as temperatures rise across country
UV levels are also extreme while strong winds predicted to gust up to 150km/h.
Canterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under control
The fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.
'Zero tolerance': Aussie PM condemns masked arsonists after fire engulfs Melbourne synagogue
Melbourne synagogue gutted by fire; police hunt masked arsonists.
'Good neighbours and smoke alarms save lives': 85-year-old Hastings man rescued from flash fire
Peter Murton will keep cooking his sweetcorn fritters, despite the painful experience.
Residents urged to evacuate amid fears huge fire could reach township overnight
Crews are working to contain a 'rash' of fires across the South Island.
Bridge Hill fire in Canterbury gives a sense of the scale of the blaze
Canterbury Fire and Emergency has reported the fire, which is about 140 hectares in size, is near Bridge Hill, Canterbury. Video / Canterbury Fire and Emergency
Helicopters called in to assist with bush fire in Upper Hutt
More than 10 fire trucks are fighting the blaze.
Helicopter battles Welcome Bay fire in Tauranga
A helicopter and monsoon bucket, along with multiple fire crews, are fighting a scrub fire in Welcome Bay. Video / Sonya Bateson
15 fire crews contain grass fire threatening Hawke's Bay home
Fire crews remain at the scene of the blaze dampening down hotspots.
Outdoor fire restrictions amid vegetation fire surge
There have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.
Temu launches investigation after charger sparks Auckland fire: 'deeply concerned'
The blaze caused significant damage to the top floor of the family's house.
Website warning: Cheap Temu charger sparks Auckland house fire
A cheap phone charger bought online resulted in a fire which tore through a family home.
Hastings shed blaze: Firefighters dial Australia for guidance
The call to Queensland was for advice on chemicals stored inside.
Million-dollar burnt home had nobody living in it, police confirm
The house was recently sold for $1.1 million.
Watch: Smoke billows across Wellington as emergency services scramble to house fire
Five crews are still on site working to fully extinguish the fire.
Firefighters wary as 31C forecast for parts of already dry Hawke’s Bay
Forecasts suggest the region could hit its highest temperatures of the year so far.
Person found dead after grass fire in Far North township
Police said a neighbour found the person following the fire in Kaitāia.
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.