Family home destroyed in blaze - they have no insurance
Two pet chihuahuas were extracted safe and well.
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Rescue helicopter called to gas bottle explosion in Far North
The incident occurred in the Mangonui/Taupo Bay area in the Far North.
One hurt in Lower Hutt fire in Housing NZ apartment block
The blaze burned through the top floor of a Housing NZ apartment complex.
'Great community': Oratia shop owner says thanks after fire
"I already knew we lived in a great community but I've never been prouder." - Ivan Nola
Firefighters tackling blaze at Whangarei landscape supplies
A large pile of mulch and tree cuttings was on fire at Greenfingers Landscape Supplies.
Happy ending to dramatic water rescue in Far North
The group were saved from the middle of Whangape Harbour.
Fiery devastation: Three big fires in Auckland in five days
Nola's Orchard, Stoney Creek farm and St James Presbyterian Church were all destroyed.
Auckland firefighters respond to pet rescues
Firefighters were called to two animal rescue incidents in Auckland tonight.
Motorcyclist critical after serious Whangārei crash
A motorcycle crashed in the suburb of Onerahi around 9pm.
Emergency services called to Wairoa crash
Emergency services are at a crash on Frasertown Rd in Wairoa this afternoon
Fire at LevinLife Church in Levin
Six crews fought the blaze in the church hall, which has now been put out.
Fire Service rescuing man who fell down bank in Dunedin
St John and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are on the scene attempting to rescue the man.
One critical, another serious following serious SH1 crash
Emergency services were notified about the crash around 5.30pm.
Two cars found in water near Blenheim
Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are currently on the scene.
'Horrific start to holiday season': Four dead in 24 hours on NZ roads
Police have urged Kiwis to take care on the roads after a horror 24 hours.
Thirty firefighters at Ponsonby blaze
Firefighters were sent to a commercial building on Williamson Ave about 10pm last night.
Teens in hospital after chemical huffing explosion
A male is in a critical condition and a female is in a serious condition.
Safety warning for kids and lighters after Hamilton house fire
Fire safety officer: "Young children tend to be inquisitive."
Seven escape suspicious blaze that gutted Remuera house
The two-storey flat is now just a structural skeleton following the blaze.
Fire engulfs Hamilton home
Four people are being treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Dinsdale tonight.
Truck on fire in Northland stops SH1 traffic
Traffic stopped in both directions shortly before Brynderwyn.
Arrest after Waihi Beach fracas that left firefighters injured
A 17-year-old will appear in a court today charged with assaulting firefighters.
Scrub fire closes SH1 north of Wellington
State Highway 1 and the train line at Pukerua Bay has been closed.
Knee deep: Hamilton homes evacuated after flash floods
Water started seeping, then pouring into the garage.
Car crashes into Chinese takeaway in Hamilton
Driver had suspected seizure and crashed into restaurant building.
Firefighters attacked by mob: Chief's plea for more police
Waihi Beach fire chief says the incident could have been prevented if police were there.
Green bay fire damages family home of 50 years
The house was listed for sale by Barfoot & Thompson online.
House fire under control in Green Bay
Emergency services were first called to the fire around 9.40pm.
Car and truck crash on SH1 near Tokoroa
Two people have been seriously injured after a truck and crash collided at Kinleith.
Witness describes horror crash involving prison truck south of Kawakawa
"It looked like the car was overtaking, and hit the truck head-on."
Fire crews in New Lynn fighting large blaze
Fire and Emergency first received a call about the New Lynn blaze around 9.15pm.
Person seriously injured with burns in Ōtara house fire
Emergency crews are at a large house fire in Otara this morning.
Firefighters battle Hawke's Bay Opera House fire
Emergency services are at the scene of a blaze at the opera house in Hastings.