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Burning wiring in 'old, clapped out' fire truck fills cab with smoke
City's fleet is a public safety issue and 'firefighters deserve better', says union.
Police discover cannabis operation after Bucklands Beach house fire
An Auckland property caught fire Wednesday night, leading police to a drug set-up.
Emergency services respond to train-truck collision in Favona, Auckland
Emergency services rushed to the South Auckland suburb of Favona after a freight train and truck collided yesterday around 7:45pm. Video / NZ Herald
Truck rolls in Waitomo, one lane closed on SH3
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand heavy rescue crew was dispatched from Hamilton.
16yo accepted as volunteer firefighter, puts out his first flames alongside dad
It’s rare to be accepted at just 16, but Tyler Parkinson's waited his whole life for this.
Man charged with arson after fire destroys house
Neighbours reported hearing smashing windows and seeing flames 'six feet high'.
Upper Hutt house fire claims one life overnight
Firefighters were called to Trentham just after 2am.
Suspected arson in Auckland City Hospital ED sees man arrested
Another fire allegedly deliberately lit inside carpark building at the hospital complex.
Watch: Firefighters contain large blaze at Penrose car sales and storage yard.
Fire and Emergency NZ crews have contained a large blaze at a car sales and storage yard in Auckland's Penrose this morning. Video / Hayden Woodward.
Watch: 'It's hectic' - classic Land Rover engulfed in flames on Auckland motorway
The blaze has created huge disruptions around Auckland International Airport this evening.
Family remembers victim of Taranaki house fire
Emergency services were called to the scene in Browne St early on Friday morning.
12-year-old charged with arson after Auckland McDonald's fire
Police are not ruling out making further arrests over the destructive fire.
'Poor Fletcher Building' - analyst on legal action from SkyCity on NZICC
Poor Fletcher Building. This is what we have come to expect all the time - Swanepoel
One person dead after Taranaki house fire
The fire on Browne St was reported around 7.30am.
SkyCity suing Fletcher Building for $330m over convention centre delays
SkyCity tried to resolve claims by agreement but said it was unable to do so.
'It was freaky': 'Bang' wakes neighbour of suspicious house fire
Firefighters received multiple calls around midnight.
Couple forced to 'watch our home burn' overwhelmed by support
'I really didn't realise the extent of damage I would be coming home to.'
'It could have been much worse': Beloved restaurant's staff take stock after fire
Castle 91 will be closed for repairs but the Brookfield location remains open.
Body found beside burned-out car at Auckland beach
Police say they are still trying to piece together the circumstances of the death.
Body found beside burned-out car in Muriwai beach
Police are investigating after fire crews made the discovery at Muriwai beach. Video / Dean Purcell
Critical Westpac rescue mission at Musick Point
At around 3:50pm this afternoon, Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to assist a patient who had fallen of some rocks at Musick Point, Bucklands Beach. Video / ARHT
Fire at Tauranga restaurant
Firefighters have been called to the Castle 91 restaurant on Cameron Rd in Greerton this afternoon. Video / Supplied
Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
This year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.
'I'm not going to die': Praise for 'heroes' after car flips into canal
'I’m not going to die tonight, not here, not in this car, not this way.'
Auckland Museum to lose more than $450k in revenue from asbestos closure
The museum estimated it was losing an average of $19,000 a day.