The SPCA is renewing calls for a ban on the public sale of fireworks and launched a survey asking their animals' experience with fireworks.

Watch NZH Focus: A 12-year-old girl who was severely burned by fireworks in a Guy Fawkes accident says people need to be sensible.

November 5th is the day when we set fire to things and let things off. But why?

Police want to remind Kiwis to keep safe during fireworks season.

Elledy Harawira was badly burned on her face when a Cascade firework landed in her hood and the 6-year-old is still wary about Guy Fawkes.

The spate of Guy Fawkes incidents diverts firefighters and delays responses to other incidents.

The Fire Service responded to 60 firework-related calls across the country last night.

Fireworks may deliver more fizz than bang with most of the country in for wet weather this Guy Fawkes night.

Fireworks enthusiasts are being urged to think of the animals after a horse spooked by a fireworks display died in Waikato.

I feel very lucky to live in a country that celebrates Guy Fawkes. There aren't many of such places left left.

Be responsible and respectful when using fireworks, Environment Minister Nick Smith says.

The Fire Service has reported a relatively calm Guy Fawkes night with no major fires nationwide.

A high risk of thunderstorms forecast for Auckland and the upper North Island could make Guy Fawkes night a fizzer for fireworks.

The owner of a horse that lost litres of blood after being frightened by the neighbours' fireworks is calling on people to think about pets this Guy Fawkes' night.

Fireworks sales are up and more families are buying special packs to enjoy in the backyard.

I wouldn't shed a tear if tomorrow's Guy Fawkes celebrations were the last, writes Brian Rudman. It's not the night itself that's the problem, though the Fire Brigade and the hospitals that have to deal with the mishaps might disagree.

Janice Bullen saw her grandmother hit in the leg and a friend struck in the eye with sky rockets when she was a child, but she still enjoys celebrating Halloween and Guy Fawkes.

Blogger Shelley Bridgeman says there needs to be more rules surrounding the use of fireworks on Guy Fawkes' day.

The Hamilton fire service gears up for Guy Fawkes night. Advising people to be careful with fireworks on what is traditionally a busy night.

Health and safety officials encourage us to enjoy Guy Fawkes Night at professionally run public fireworks extravaganzas - but back in 1968 the streets crackled with dangerous fun.

Emergency services has a relatively quiet Guy Fawkes night but fireworks are being blamed for the death of a Palmerston North dog.

There will be several big public displays on around the country for Guy Fawke's Night, including quake-ravaged Christchurch.