Scandal behind New Zealand's worst fire tragedy
NZ's worst fire tragedy was a scandal of failures as 41 people were incinerated.
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Fire at Auckland high school
A fire at Whangaparaoa College started in a sawdust disposal bin.
Archive: Ballantyne's fire
Saturday 18 November 2017 is the 70th anniversary of the Ballantyne's fire in Christchurh (18 Nov 1947). It remains New Zealand’s worst fire tragedy. / Teara - Archives NZ
Waitakere Ranges blaze now out
Firefighters took more than five hours to put out the blaze that threatened homes.
Auckland houses evacuated as scrub fire grows
The scrub fire has spread to around 50m by 60m wide.
Firebug jailed after lighting bins, helping himself to chili
After lighting the fires, he entered a flat and ate from the pot on the stove.
Hamilton school arson: Two women arrested
Two 19-year-old women will appear in court after a blaze at a Hamilton school on Friday.
Classroom block on fire in Wellington
There is no indication anybody is in the burning building.
Firefighters save dog's life in house fire
Molly the dog is doing well, but her owner remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Hamilton school fire 'suspicious'
Two classrooms damaged as 40 firefighters spent five hours putting the flames out.
Neighbouring houses destroyed by fire
The fire spread because the houses were so close together.
Person critical after Tokoroa fire, dog given oxygen
A patient is in a critical condition after a house fire in Tokoroa.
Fire at Hamilton school
Fire and Emergency responding to "well involved" fire at Sacred Heart Girls' College.
Shocking video shows plane on fire as it lands in Seattle
The frightening moment a Hawaiian Airlines A330 engine bursts into flames moments after it landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Twitter / @jasonavbc
Fireworks murder: Explosives posted through letterbox
Birmingham man has died after commerical fireworks were put through his letterbox.
Man killed in South Auckland workshop fire
Tragic discovery for firefighters after man found dead in a workshop blaze.
Firefighters hurt in South Auckland house fire explosion
Fire crews rushed to the house on Henwood Rd in Mangere shortly after 5pm.
Fire forces evacuation at Parnell apartment complex
An apartment kitchen has been damaged in the blaze.
Cops save woman from burning car
Footage was released of a British cop in the US, along with other officers, saving a woman from a burning car. / Grand Prairie Police
Food truck gas cooker explodes, one injured
A food caravan's cooker exploded at the Leeston rugby club, burning a man inside.
Man in hospital after skyrocket in the eye
South Island man has serious eye injury after firework was shot directly in his face.
Male burnt after falling into firepit
He suffered serious injuries and has been taken to Middlemore Hospital.
NZ Fire and Emergency services on making improvements in the future
New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS) and National Rural Fire Authority commission an independent operational review of the Port Hills fires to learn from their response to the event.
Likely cause of deadly Port Hills fires remains arson
The most likely cause was that the wildfire was deliberately lit, say fire investigators.
Confused response made Port Hills fires worse
Firefighters could have done better when responding to Port Hills fires, review found.
Dehumidifier warning after fatal fire: 'The most horrific day of our lives'
Family warn of dangers of dehumidifiers after tragic death in house fire.
One track opens near gutted Penrose factory
Trains running again after fire gutted Penrose factory next to tracks.
Climate change: five ways it could harm us
Global warming more than a problem for planet. It will hurt us personally too.
Spate of overnight fires damage homes, office
A spate of fires across the country has damaged homes and destroyed a business premises.
Fire victims say they owe friend their lives
Sam Turner heard the fire alarm before waking his friends and getting them outside.
Fatal impact: The last flight of the Kaka
All 13 killed when plane skidded then slammed into Mt Ruapehu in 1948.