Large scrub fires keep firefighters busy in Canterbury overnight
Two large scrub fires have keep firefighters busy in the Canterbury region overnight.
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Woman had reportedly gone to collect shells by the river when she got into strife.
Car bursts into flames sending plumes of smoke over Auckland motorway
The car fire closed a motorway off-ramp.
'The windows blew out on the first storey and flames came out' - witness
Firefighters continue to monitor for hot spots after a fire in Albany last night.
Watch: Firefighters battle large blaze on Auckland's North Shore
'We ran around the corner, that's when the windows blew out on the first storey.'
Emergency services attending fire, death in Grey Lynn
Emergency services were called to the home around 8.19pm.
Questions raised about firefighters' investigation
UFBA has declared investigation into complaints independent, despite deciding all terms.
21yo arrested after fires at Christchurch cafe, two churches and attempted arson on third
A 21y old has been arrested in relation to two church fires in Christchurch.
Serious crash closes Southern Motorway: Motorist critically injured
Motorists are advised to delay their journey or take detours as a number of lanes close.
'I was in mortal danger': Recruit recounts 'inadequate, dangerous' fire training
Inadequate equipment, sexual harassment and bullying part of fire training, recruit says.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by bus in Auckland CBD
Emergency services were called to Karangahape Rd shortly before 10pm.
Two church fires in Christchurch being treated as suspicious
Two church fires in Christchurch early this morning are being treated as suspicious.
Person airlifted to Waikato Hospital after becoming trapped in machinery
The victim was airlifted to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries.
Asbestos complicating battle of large blaze in Taihape
The blaze is still burning but has been contained by firefighters.
Four people injured, two critically, in serious crash north of Invercargill
Two people have been critically injured in the multi-car crash.
Strange smell at North Canterbury store puts three people in hospital
Two people taken to hospital after a suspected gas leak near Gables Arcade in Rangiora.
Volunteer firefighter association CEO stood down
Chief executive stood down while allegations of bullying and harassment are investigated.
Firefighters battle large church fire in Whāngārei overnight
Firefighters in Whāngārei spent the night battling a large blaze in Raumanga.
'Massive' Middlemarch fire too dangerous for crews to approach
No properties or structures damaged as 400ha blaze burns out of control.
Wellington landmark gutted by fire to be demolished
The house in Te Aro was too badly damaged to be saved.
Huge fire guts 122-year-old Wellington city landmark
Firefighters doused the massive blaze late last night.
Historic Wellington landmark destroyed by fire
Fenz will be at the building overnight and ask bystanders and motorists to avoid the area.
Fire crews battling suspicious house blaze in Palmerston North
Fire crews are at a suspicious house fire in Palmerston North this morning.
Fire in Christchurch building contained
Four fire crews were called to the Bromley site shortly after 8pm.
House fire at property connected to homicide probe
Police probe continues but blaze at Trig Rd residence has been put out.
Fire crews busy in Reefton, Christchurch and Northcote overnight
Property fires in the north and south kept firefighters busy.
'Gyrating' firefighters video removed after causing offence
The Te Anau Volunteer Fire Brigade is "gutted" a fundraising video has caused offence.
Quick-thinking teen saves her family from house fire
Oamaru family lucky to be alive after 14-year-old girl raises the alarm.
Fire crews responding to incident at Mataura ouvea site
The potentially hazardous substance is a byproduct of production at Tiwai Point smelter.
Car flips, brings down power lines in Te Puke
No one was in the vehicle when officers arrived.
Even firefighters need a hand sometmies: Fire truck stranded in floodwaters
Even Firies need a hand once in a while. Luckily, Whangārei 4WD Club members were nearby.
Donations for grieving Christchurch family surpass $130,000
Kiwis have shown enormous support for the family affected by this week's fatal house fire.
Firefighters at scene of house fire in Glen Eden, one person injured
The fire started on the lower level of a two-storey home.