Bulls fire chief Brian Carter recognised with King's Birthday Honour
He is the first member of the Bulls Volunteer Fire Brigade to serve for 50 years.
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Firefighters take on the Sky tower
Firefighters from all around the country take on Auckland's Sky Tower this weekend.
Focus: Loafers Lodger fire one year on
The anniversary of the fatal Loafers Lodge fire has been marked with a dawn service. Video / NZHerald
Doctors strike, Darleen Tana and Loafers Lodge anniversary | Focus Morning Bulletin May 16, 2024
Junior doctors walk off the job, suspended Green MP Darleen Tana’s unpleasant milestone and Loafers Lodge dawn service in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Two people dead in South Auckland house fire
Two people have died in a house fire in the Auckland suburb of Hillpark and a third person has been taken to hospital. Video / Michael Craig
‘Fools in AT’: Mayor’s blunt email to AT CEO on raised crossings
Mayor Wayne Brown shared the frustrations of firefighters on raised crossings.
'My heart dropped': Woman's miracle rescue amid Port Hills fire
An adrenaline-filled dash to get her furry friends was the only thing on her mind.
Two injured in Wellington central apartment explosion
Fire and emergency are attending the fire on Church St.
Watch: Dramatic video shows moment food truck flips, closing vital motorway
The motorway was closed while petrol and cooking oil were cleaned up.
Accused boarding house arsonist back in court
The derelict Dunedin property was gutted by fire on October 27 last year.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
'Freak accident': Cause of large scrub fire revealed
The wind and the dry grass meant the fire moved rapidly up the steep hill.
‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquake
Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.
Neighbours describe 'crazy' scene as fire ripped through Tauranga home
Crews from three fire stations fought the blaze.
Mamaku Volunteer Fire Brigade raises $1500 for Rotorua Christmas Appeal
“The crew love getting out and seeing the locals and the kids love the siren of course.”
Aramoana house fire suspected arson
An investigation into a suspicious house fire in Aramoana, near Dunedin, is taking place.
'We are not immune': Fenz warns of lithium-ion battery danger
After a station fire in 2019, firefighters became more aware of the risk they posed.
FENZ investigation finds lack of landslide-related training for firefighters
'FENZ’s risk management systems did not identify landslides as a hazard.'
Landfill worker critical after being ‘overcome by fumes’
Firefighters rescued the man in West Coast incident; he is critically ill in hospital.
Countdown fire: Police suspect arson in toilet paper aisle blaze
Video shows flames taking hold in toilet paper aisle as staff try to extinguish the fire.
Loafers Lodge fire tragedy: 'We are all responsible'
Hundreds gathered in Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul to remember the victims.
Loafers Lodge survivor's haunting choice
Faamatala Sili jumped out of his window and fell two storeys to escape the fire.
Scene guard to remain at warehouse fire in Shelly Bay
Neighbours warned of asbestos threat.
'It's inexcusable': Scrap yard's ninth fire in five years
A nearby business demands authorities investigate yard's operations after several fires.
Loafers Lodge fire homicide inquiry: Police work through list of suspects
At least six bodies have been found, and there are fewer than 20 people unaccounted for.
Wellington fire: We shouldn’t wait for tragedy to address known risks
Rules around sprinklers aren’t the only area of our building legislation to worry about.
Third senior public servant in trouble over anti-National social media comments
Dyson's comments follow controversy over board chairs Rob Campbell and Steve Maharey.
‘It took all our resources’: Firefighter describes three-hour battle in flood-ravaged city
About 35 firefighters fought the inferno which forced residents to evacuate temporarily.
Investigation into Christchurch fatal fire begins, details about victim emerge
Fire investigators are at the scene today, working to determine the blaze's cause.
Emergency services at Invercargill fire, smoke clouds CBD
Fire at Turnbull Thomson Park thought to be pile of rubber or hockey turf, witnesses say.
Chch building on fire - ‘explosions’ heard, smoke billowing towards city
Fire and Emergency say four firetrucks and an aerial unit are responding to the blaze.
New fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airports
Firefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.