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'Lives at risk': Union warns Aucklanders as only aerial fire truck fails

Back-up is over two hours away, increasing risk for residents in tall buildings.

Auckland firefighters rescue person from apartment fire

Multiple crews were called to the scene about 3.55pm.

Loafers Lodge fire: Trial starts for man facing murder, arson charges

The trial for a man accused of murdering five people in a Wellington fire started today. The man has pleaded not guilty to five counts of murder and two counts of arson.

Fire crews battle ‘well involved’ blaze in Richmond

Fire crews are battling a “well-involved” house fire in central Richmond, near Nelson.

Seasonal workers suffer broken bones after van rolls

Most of the 10 people in the van were injured when it rolled near Maketū.

Young father with baby on way dies in sand dune collapse at Muriwai Beach

Kane Watson was at the beach enjoying day out with his young family when tragedy struck.

Insanity defence planned as hostel fire murder trial starts

Five people died in the Loafers Lodge blaze in May 2023 in Wellington.

Man was digging a hole when sand dune collapsed on top of him at Muriwai

A couple first on the scene said the man was fully buried in the collapsed dune.

Multiple units respond to Te Awamutu house fire

Six fire trucks, a water tanker and multiple support vehicles responded to the blaze.