Warning issued over sky lanterns as Lunar New Year celebrations begin
'Much of our vegetation is dry and ready to ignite,' Fire and Emergency said.
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What’s causing a spate of rubbish truck fires in Auckland?
Residents are being told off for inadvertently causing rubbish truck fires.
Person with critical injuries rescued after hours trapped in caravan that tree fell on
Emergency services were called to the scene around 7.30pm.
Neighbour of injured Mangawhai resident recounts the experience
Nick Berthoud, an unsettled resident and worried neighbour tells the Herald about his experience through the 'tornado' like winds in Mangawhai overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Fire and Emergency NZ speak out on the Mangawhai disaster
Fire and Emergency NZ district manager Wipari Henwood speaks to the public following the Mangawhai disaster overnight. Video / NZ Herald
'Avoid this area': Evacuations after gas main strike in Auckland
Auckland Transport said diversions were in place, affecting all traffic.
One dead after two-vehicle crash outside Putāruru
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 4.50pm.
Hamilton scrap yard fire
Fire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating the cause of a scrap yard fire in Hamilton on January 20, 2025.
‘Multiple cars’ on fire at Hamilton scrapyard, Fire and Emergency investigate
It took almost two hours to extinguish the blaze at the National Steel Ltd scrapyard.
'Future growth': New fire station for Hawke's Bay Airport
The fire station is strategically located at the southern end of airport.
$40,000 'Lucky angler' prize returns for Bay Bonanza fishing competition in Gisborne
About 120 boats and more than 500 anglers are expected for this year's event.
Driver injured in truck rollover
FENZ crews arriving at the scene found the truck in a ditch.
Person critically injured in BoP house fire
Fire and Emergency received a call to the Arawa Rd fire around 4pm.
Fire on Māngere Mountain ‘intentionally lit’
Fire and Emergency has refused to confirm the two fires are being treated as arson.
Large vegetation breaks out near Parikino, Whanganui
Plumes of grey and white smoke from a vegetation fire could be seen across the rural Whananui countryside
Person rescued from burning house in Whakatāne
Five fire crews, a rescue helicopter and an ambulance sent to the scene.
‘Massive’ vegetation fire breaks out near Whanganui
Fire and Emergency said seven tankers and one helicopter are responding.
Batten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for Northland
Summer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.
Firefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere Mountain
New images show the extent of the damage on the maunga.
Smoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere Mountain
Smoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.
Watch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.
Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Fire destroys large house in rural Taranaki
Fire crews called to Inglewood blaze about 5.30pm, video shows structure collapsing.
'It's escalated': Fire tears through house in rural Taranaki
Firefighters from five stations scrambled to the blaze on the outskirts of Inglewood about 5.30pm. Video / Hamish Hemi
Large fire at former Centrepoint commune in Albany, Auckland
Firefighters were called to a large fire overnight at the former Centrepoint commune in the Auckland suburb of Albany. Video / NZ Herald
Fishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parks
Significant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.
Person seriously injured after fight near central Auckland train station
Police say the offender fled the scene after the incident and is on the run.
Fire visible across Wellington’s harbour
A fire is burning on a hill above State Highway 2.
Stay 'vigilant': Warning after out-of-control rubbish fire burns 19ha
'Fires can happen at any time and no one ever expects a fire.'
Road now open after truck blocked SH12 near Taheke
The crash was just west of Puha Rd near Taheke.
Coromandel fire: Road to fully open, Fenz boss thanks locals
Fire and Emergency was to conduct another drone flight at first light.
Watch: Derelict building destroyed by fire in Auckland’s Point Chevalier
Crews worked to extinguish the blaze late last night.
Derelict building up in flames, Point Chevalier
Firefighters have extinguished a fire at a derelict building in Point Chevalier. Video / NZ Herald