Senior firefighter drove without valid licence 'for years'
The firefighter has been dealt with after driving for some time without a valid licence.
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Some of the cats being cared for at the property are still unaccounted for.
Flaming hell: Firefighters' mercy dash in dinghy to save burning yacht
Firefighters were transported in the man's dinghy towards the burning yacht.
Fire crews called to commercial building fire in Penrose
Firefighters have been battling a fire at a commercial building in Penrose early today.
Person in hospital after Christchurch fire
One person is in hospital with smoke inhalation after an apartment fire in Christchurch.
'All a bit raw': Employer of worker killed during South Auckland tornado speaks
Workers onsite when the tornado hit are still in disbelief over the quick chaos it caused.
Smoke from burn-off leads to crash on SH2 in Ōtāne
Smoke on a highway has resulted in a two-vehicle crash in central Hawke's Bay today.
'Burnt to the ground': Hawke's Bay Four Square gutted in early morning fire
Waipawa community rallies to help those impacted by Four Square fire
Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.
Coatesville fire: Investigations ongoing as union says more support was needed
The first fire brigade arrived 18 minutes after the first call-out, it has been revealed.
Chip aisle up in flames: Countdown fire possible TikTok challenge gone wrong
Firefighters were called to Countdown Henderson last night after a fire broke out.
It only takes three minutes: How to reduce house fire risk in Winter
On Monday three people died in three separate house fires across New Zealand.
Fatal house fire third blaze tragedy in a day
Death came after a fatality in Hunterville and another in Waihī yesterday.
Woman, 63, dies in Waihī house fire
Fire crews arrived to be confronted by a well-involved blaze.
130-year-old Northland icon destroyed by fire
Police want to hear from anyone with information about the 4am blaze in Kohukohu.
Firefighters work to save South Auckland houses from fire
A bus on fire endangered two homes on Ashland Pl in Weymouth.
'They could hear the concrete cracking'
An underground water main has burst in Glen Eden, West Auckland.
Multiple fires in South Island: Strong winds preventing helicopters from deploying
Hedge fire spread to shed in Southland; crews now fighting vegetation fire in Fairlie too.
CBD apartment complex evacuated after resident wakes to fire
Woman was woken by blaring fire alarm to find black smoke filling her apartment.
Pizza factory fire: Blaze not being treated as suspicious
Blaze is causing a lot of smoke that might be toxic, authorities say.
50 years a fireman - still the best career
Mike 'Ringo' Harwood has worked 50 years in the busiest fire station in the country.
Body found at Otago property following tree fire
Emergency services were called just before 5pm.
One person injured in boat fire in Admiralty Bay
A person with burn injuries was flown to Wellington Hospital.
'Six big booms': Classic cars among damage in Paradise Valley blaze
The fire spread through the building and then into neighbouring shrub.
'Now I realise how the homeless feel' - owner of destroyed house
A fire that destroyed his house has inspired a homeowner to look out for others.
Owner blames lawnmower after huge blaze: 'The house is destroyed - there's nothing left'
A faulty lawnmower is thought to be the cause of a house fire in Waikato yesterday.
400ha Marlborough blaze: Investigator expected on site today
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
Owners 'truly devastated' after large fire at 105-year-old house
At the height of the blaze, six fire engines battled the flames.
Firefighters battle large scrub fire in Hawke's Bay
Firefighters have been kept busy in Hawke's Bay and Beach Haven overnight.
'It's freakish': Spontaneous combustion fires on the rise
Restaurant owner and brewer learned first-hand about the "fascinating, catastrophic" fire.
Waikeria Prison riot: Prisoners light 'significant fires' overnight
Prisoners at the Waikeria Prison have been on the roof since Tuesday.
Waikeria siege: Prisoner who surrendered assaulted by fellow inmates - Corrections
The Māori Party says top-level intervention is needed at Waikeria Prison.
Moderate injuries in two-car Christmas crash near Rotorua
Two people were trapped in their vehicles and cut free by firefighters.