Woodshed and a vehicle lost in large Queenstown scrub fire
The fire was ignited near Skippers Road, which winds through Skippers Canyon.
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Injured chainsaw-operator rescued from tree in dark
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Two people have been taken to Middlemore Hospital after the fire on Fickling Ave.
Fire crews battling large blaze at Christchurch primary school
Four fire engines and a command unit are at the scene.
Homes evacuated as fire rages in hills above Dunedin
A number of properties have been evacuated due to a vegetation fire.
Accident blackspot: Three people injured in car crash at Ngakuru
Three people have been taken to Rotorua Hospital after an early morning crash in Ātiamuri.
More than 30 firefighters battle industrial blaze
Fire crews are at the scene of an industrial blaze in Tauranga early this morning.
Another heavy rain warning for Auckland after Coromandel flooding
Heavy rain expected in the upper North Island, while the South Island basks in the sun.
House badly damaged by fire in Ngaio, Wellington
A house has been left severely damaged by fire in Ngaio, Wellington, early this morning.
'Absolutely tragic': Tourists die in bus crash, two badly hurt
Five people died after a tourist bus rolled on State Highway 5 at Ngātira, near Rotorua.
Fire crews battling large blaze at Papatoetoe leisure centre
Six fire crews are at a large blaze at a leisure centre on Tavern Lane, Papatoetoe.
Pedestrian injured in crash in Mt Albert
A person has been injured in a crash in Mt Albert this morning.
Fire investigators scouring property after fatal fire
An elderly man has died in a fatal house fire on the North Shore.
Firefighter's $2.5m arson spree: 12 properties burned in 8 days
Exclusive: More than a dozen Auckland properties were torched, causing $2.5m in damage.
Rest home residents treated for smoke inhalation after fire
Up to 20 elderly residents were evacuated from Everil Orr on Allendale Rd, Mt Albert.
Firefighters battling house blaze in Queenstown
Fire crews are battling a house blaze in Queenstown early this morning.
Fire crews called to large blaze in Karaka overnight
Fire crews were called to a large shed fire in Karaka, south of Auckland, early today.
Emergency crews at fatal Tuakau logging-truck crash
Road from Tuakau to Port Waikato closed at this stage.
Hamilton family flees fiery blaze with 60 secs to spare
OIccupants had removed the flat smoke-alarm batteries but had not replaced them.
Family escape burning house in Dunedin
Blaze was one of two where occupants got out safely.
Auckland Airport: Passengers evacuated after smell of smoke on plane
Passengers evacuated as smoke fills flight deck.
One killed in SH1 crash near Hunterville
A person has been killed in a crash on SH1 in Hunterville, Rangitīkei.
One person injured after car and logging truck collide in Tolaga Bay
Emergency crews are at a serious crash in Tolaga Bay.
Firefighters called to old Customhouse after blaze breaks out
Firefighters have been called to one of Auckland's oldest buildings early this morning.
Man arrested in early morning armed police call-out in Wattle Downs
Armed police and emergency services are at a street in Wattle Downs, South Auckland.
Firefighters battle barn blaze in Harewood, Christchurch
Fire crews were called to the suburb of Harewood early this morning.
Possible arson behind Christchurch hay barn fire
A suspicious car was reported in the area around the time a hay barn caught fire.
'I can't sleep at night': Chch explosion haunts neighbour
The explosion destroyed one house on Marble Court, in the suburb of Northwood.
Fire fears: High-ladder truck withdrawn from first response
High-ladder fire trucks are needed in first instance in case of a major fire, union says.
Three injured in two Waikato crashes
Two crashes involving three cars keep emergency services in the Waikato busy.
Christchurch gas explosion: Residents return to survey the damage
Gas contractor who worked on house fronts to police, residents return to check houses.
'Devastated': Gas worker fronts after Chch explosion
Gas maintenance work was done the day before a Christchurch house exploded yesterday.
Christchurch gas blast: Miracle no lives lost
A house was destroyed and six people injured in a blast that was felt across the city.