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North Canterbury residents evacuated after large scrub fires
Fire and Emergency verified that the vegetation fire close to Amberley is now under control but Loburn continues to burn. Video / Mike Rankin / Sarah Rowbotham
Test your drugs, unexplained death, and KiwiSaver failure | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 27, 2023
Know Your Stuff says to get your drugs checked as dodgy LSD is being sold, A post mortem will be carried out today for an unexplained death in Browns Bay and are younger people setting themselves up for failure with KiwiSaver? Video / NZHerald
Port Hills fires treated as suspicious
An investigation has been launched after four suspicious fires overnight. Video / Caleb Alexander
Crews battle fire on Mckenzie Road, Livingstone
Fire crews are currently fighting a large fire burning through pine forestry on Mckenzie Road, Livingstone. Video / Rebecca Ryan / ODT
Focus: PM Ardern and Peeni Henare comment on Lake Ohau fires
PM Jacinda Ardern and Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare comment on the Lake Ohau fires that have destroyed dozens of homes. Video / Dean Purcell
Enormous fire is one of largest ever in Los Angeles County
An enormous wildfire that churned through mountains northeast of Los Angeles and into the Mojave Desert is continuing to threaten homes. Video / AP
'Just resign': Australians react to PM's return
Morrison has spoken for the first since his holiday – and many Aussies weren't impressed.
'Day of danger': Weather conditions to worsen as Aussie bushfires rage
The worst is yet to come for the bushfires roaring across NSW and Queensland.
One dead as fast-moving LA wildfire burns homes
Dry, windy weather contributing to the fire's spread may be worsening, officials said.
Dozens of kangaroos killed fleeing Aussie bushfires
Dozens of dead kangaroos have littered a stretch of beach in Australia. WARNING: Graphic.
Drone shows devastation of wildfires as death toll hits 63
Another 631 residents have been reported missing.
Khloe Kardshian buys supplies for firefighters
She went shopping for necessities for firefighters like water, granola bars and Chapstick.
Kim Kardashian given just one hour to evacuate wildfire
Hollywood celebs flee as Caitlyn Jenner's house and others burn down.
Meet Toby Kelly Tarlton's new rescue turtle
Toby the Turtle is Kelly Tarlton's newest attraction.
At least six dead in massive California wildfires
Seven people are missing and at least six confirmed dead in what is being described as a 'monstrous' California wildfire. / AP
Aerial footage from NZDF shows scale of Chatham Islands bushfire
Aerial photographs taken by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) show the scale and spread of a bushfire that is threatening nature reserves in the Chatham Islands.
Woman opens up about bush fire that took her home
Helen Lee talks about the bush fire that destroyed her Coromandel home last summer.
Dog lost in wildfire reunited with family
Two men expecting grim discovery searching wildfire territory were met with a joyful one.
'Spitting on a BBQ': Fight against flames
The Herald speaks with the Rural Fire Service crew, and their ongoing effort in controlling the fires.
Disruption and despair as wildfires rage
State of emergency declared as Port Hills' wildfires continued yesterday.