Fire and Emergency sent three fire engines to the Lambie Dr just after 1.26pm today.

The blaze destroyed a section of the property, where the woman was found dead.

Two independent reviews revealed many do not feel safe to come to work.

Cultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ Herald

Emergency services are attending the scene of a fatal house fire on Dickson Crescent in the suburb of Hornby at 12:55 PM. Video / George Heard

Emergency services were called to the scene around 3.45pm.

Three roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze.

A fire has broken out on the second storey of the building in busy downtown Auckland.

Seven fire trucks battle blaze at Beach Babylon; cause under investigation.

Emergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben Fraser

'Not our first evacuation, won't be our last.'

Camps filled with pupils were evacuated soon after the fire broke out.

Firefighters say the priority is to secure the fire's perimeter before the wind picks up.

Firefighters supported by four helicopters strengthen the perimeter of the West Melton fire ahead of strong northwest winds forecast to develop later today. Video / Katie Oliver

Fire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ Herald

Fire and Emergency says a caravan park is being evacuated tonight in West Melton.

High fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.

'We’re trying to avert the possibility of catastrophic wildfires in Hawke’s Bay.'

The fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.

The fire started at the top of Waikite Rd on Wednesday; the area remains off-limits.

Peter Murton will keep cooking his sweetcorn fritters, despite the painful experience.

Crews are working to contain a 'rash' of fires across the South Island.

Temperatures came on a day with a strong wind watch in place for all of Hawke’s Bay.

Canterbury Fire and Emergency has reported the fire, which is about 140 hectares in size, is near Bridge Hill, Canterbury. Video / Canterbury Fire and Emergency

Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.

Police said further information would be released when they're in a position to do so.

More than 10 fire trucks are fighting the blaze.

A helicopter and monsoon bucket, along with multiple fire crews, are fighting a scrub fire in Welcome Bay. Video / Sonya Bateson

Firefighters were tied up for 10 hours dealing with fire in young pines in a forest.

MetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.