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Miracle survival: Woman trapped for 15 hours in car wreck after crashing down bank
The Herald understands the woman is from Whangārei and has family in Kaitaia.
Strikes suspended as firefighter's union and Fenz agree to mediation
The hour-long walk-off scheduled for this Friday has since been cancelled by NZPFU
Fire crews called to apartment block in Manukau, south Auckland
An apartment block in Manukau had to be evacuated after a fire broke out this morning.
Cause unknown of fire that completely razed a Waitahora house
The investigation into a blaze at a workshop in Miller St in May has also been completed.
Firefighters threaten stoppage after reports of long hours and faulty gear
Firefighters at NZ's busiest station regularly receive 'mayday' calls for extra staff.
'Whole village flooded' - clean-up ahead after heavy rain overnight
There are reports of flooding in Puhoi after bad weather overnight.
Firefighters escalate strike action with stop work notice
Negotiations for a collective agreement began 13 months ago.
Hercules makes emergency landing at Whenuapai Air Force Base
An engine had to be shut down following a "technical problem".
Destroyed by fire: Building in Royal Oak now a scorched skeleton
A fire has destroyed a building in a block of a shops in Royal Oak, Auckland.
'Multiple explosions': Fire crews contain Penrose industrial blaze
Smoke from fire in Penrose is being blown across Onehunga, Māngere Bridge and Favona.
Specialist fire truck deemed out of action - causing potential delays
An Auckland specialist fire truck used in response to hazardous materials is unavailable.
One dead in house fire in Chatham Islands
Community shocked following the death of a person struck by a falling tree on Wednesday.
'Really dumb': Teens captured on CCTV taking selfies walking from blaze
Three youths might have some explaining to do after CCTV footage surfaces.
Horses and cats top threat to firefighters in animal rescues
The humble house cat causes the second most injuries on animal callouts.
Man dies after truck submerged in river in Marlborough
Officers and local fire crews were called to the Pelorus River yesterday.
One dead after car crashes into tree in Riverhead
The car hit a tree on a straight stretch of road in Riverhead.
Two hurt - one seriously - in Parnell apartment fire
Fire and Emergency received "multiple calls" about a fire in the three-storey building.
'Trauma beyond description': Walkway victim was volunteer fireman
A warrant has been issued for the suspect on a charge of murder.
Fire investigators looking into cause of blaze in Royal Oak overnight
Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a blaze at a property in Royal Oak.
A crash involving a bus and two cars, leaves two people injured
Fire and Emergency NZ said crews from Lookout Point and St Kilda attended.
Firefighter hospitalised after suffering injuries in large Auckland blaze
A firefighter has been injured while responding to a blaze in South Auckland overnight.
'Serious injuries' in Hastings car crash
Motorists asked to avoid Longlands where it is understood vehicle has crashed into tree.
Paraglider taken to hospital after Christchurch cliff rescue
The paraglider had been "picked up by the wind" and landed partway down a cliff.
'Lack of accountability': Review planned in Fire and Emergency workplace culture
Review on workplace culture and handling of complaints at Fire and Emergency to be done
'Big bang': Holiday eve tragedy - multiple people killed in city road crash
Witness tells of explosion-like noise after car and truck collide in Invercargill.
Small plane makes crash-landing in estuary near Nelson
The two occupants have minor injuries and have been helped to shore by nearby vessels.
Large fire at commercial premises in Levin
Emergency services from around the district are rushing to help put out the fire.
Fuel found at scene of 'suspicious' fire that destroyed set of new Auckland homes
Clean-up has begun at the Derrimore Heights site.
Senior firefighter resigns from association over 'tone deaf' Facebook post
A senior volunteer firefighter has resigned due to a "tone deaf" Facebook post.
Suspicious blaze: Residents wake to four houses on fire in Auckland street
One neighbour said he was scared the fire was going to reach his home.
Fire crew remains overnight after wood factory fire
Eastown Timber owner says he will start talking to insurers before they start rebuilding.
Up to 40 firefighters called to shop fire in Morningside
A blaze has severely damaged a commercial building in Auckland.
Person critically injured in Manurewa house fire
A person has been badly burned in a fire at a property in Manurewa early this morning.