'Heartbroken': Fire destroys historic Akitio beach home
The Cowans' home was incredible. But the blaze only left behind the "hideous".
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'Flames everywhere': Huge blaze at $75m building site
Fire started by welding forces building site evacuation.
Person in critical condition after a crash near Rotorua
A person is critical after a crash on State Highway 5 near the Matamata turnoff.
Fire services contain massive fire near Thames
The fire was located near the scene of another devastating fire last year.
Multiple fires contained after breakout in Port Hills
This morning firefighters that remained overnight were dampening hotspots.
Driver trapped and small fire following Northland truck crash
Emergency services are attending the scene of the crash near Whangārei.
Two people charged after fire lit in the Tasman District
Police were notified just after 2pm that someone had been seen trying to start a fire.
Farming incident leaves two seriously injured in Taranaki
Police said it appears someone has been injured in an incident involving a harvester.
Firefighters battle Hamilton house fire
Firefighters are battling house fires in Hamilton and Clevedon this evening.
Fiery crash near Otorohanga closes road
Three vehicles including a campervan have been involved in a fiery crash near Otorohanga
In flames: Car fire blocks Dunedin's Northern Motorway
Emergency services are responding to a car fire in Dunedin.
Gas pipe ruptured in central Christchurch
Emergency services are responding to a gas leak in Christchurch CBD.
Suspected arson behind South Auckland house fire
Emergency services were called to the house in Clover Park at 6.50am today.
Crews still fighting hot spots from new Nelson blaze
Cordons are still in place on Moutere Highway at Maisey Rd and Old Coach Rd.
Residents relieved to return home after second Nelson blaze
"We just saw a a huge plume of smoke, really dark smoke."
Live: Residents evacuated earlier allowed to go home
'I actually didn't take everything out from the last time I packed', says B&B owner.
State of emergency in Nelson region lifted
A decision has been made to allow the state of emergency to expire.
Firefighters extinguish car blaze on SH1 south of Whangārei
The fire took place between Maungakaramea Rd and the turnoff to Puwera landfill.
Pigeon Valley fire: Fire contained and controlled by crews
Firefighters have created a 30m "black-out" zone around the fire area.
Person seriously injured in Nelson workshop fire
Emergency services were called to the building fire on Rutherford St just before 7am.
Man charged after using flamethrower during Nelson fire ban
The incident took place in the middle of the Tasman District, under a fire ban.
Police seek information after suspicious Napier fire
Emergency services were called to the Taradale property around midafternoon.
State of emergency extended for another week in the Nelson-Tasman region
There is currently still 250 people evacuated from their homes.
18 people treated after chlorine spillage at school
Five crews were in attendance and have cordoned off an area to make it safe.
Courthouse evacuated after 'white powder' find
The New Zealand Defence Force's explosive ordnance disposal team has also been notified.
'Total idiots' behind pyrotechnics display during Nelson fire ban
The display proceeded despite a total ban on lighting any fires in the area.
New Plymouth house at centre of AOS callout torched overnight
The fire is being treated as suspicious, police say.
Flamethrower ignited and blasted during Tasman fire ban
The festival ran all weekend and was located near Upper Takaka.
Two dead after separate crashes in Northland, Waikato
Two people have died after crashes in the North Island tonight.
High winds prevent fire-affected residents returning to homes
Residents who have returned to their homes told to be prepared to leave at short notice.
Fast-moving fire north of Lake Taupō
Earlier today, a scrub fire was extinguished in Kaingaroa, south of Rotorua.
Nelson firefight costing $1 million a day
The cost of the wildfires in Nelson could yet exceed the Port Hills fires in 2017.
Tasman fires live: 'The risk remains high'
Prohibited activities include those where metal meets stone and that can generate sparks.