A year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?
As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
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'Presents were under the tree': Canterbury couple loses everything in Christmas Day fire
The couple's passports, birth certificates and Christmas presents were destroyed.
Smoke from big fire closes busy road on Hibiscus Coast
Firefighters battle growing blaze in Silverdale; motorists warned to avoid area.
‘Never seen flames like it’: Fire rips through Piha RSA building
The blaze was reported to Fire and Emergency Services at 11.52pm.
Australian bushfire forces evacuations as 600 firefighters battle blaze
Victoria's Grampians National Park is 240km west of Melbourne.
Police examining scene of ‘suspicious’ Napier fire
Police were called to the scene at 1.45am.
‘Keep well away’: Tips for staying safe during wildfire season
Holidaymakers urged to plan for blazes as conditions change across NZ this summer.
Two dead in separate Christmas road toll crashes
The deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.
Emergency services scramble to serious crash in Tauranga
It's understood the crash involves a motorcycle and car.
Sunny HB Christmas Day, but keep an eye on the fire
Outdoors Christmas Day cooking is allowed, but the warning is: Be careful.
Road tragedy at Horeke
One person died at the scene of a vehicle crash at Horeke, on Saturday morning.
Police investigate van robbery on SH10 near Kerikeri
A man was left at the roadside after robbers took his van near Kerikeri overnight
Fireworks ban in Hawke’s Bay due to high fire risk
Napier’s New Year’s Eve fireworks still on despite regional firework ban.
Listen: 'Torture chamber' – Mystery alarm driving residents mad in Auckland CBD
Frazzled tenants have contacted Auckland Council, noise control, fire services and police.
‘They were smashed everywhere’: Teen rescues kids swept into ‘violent’ surf
Keira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.
‘Big heart’: Rānui man who died in cabin fire named by police
Andrew Orr 'tragically' died inside a cabin that caught on fire.
Suspicious fire guts Hastings tyre shop in early-morning blaze
Firefighters left around 6.30am after extinguishing the blaze.
Authorities investigate Mount Putauaki blaze
Crews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.
One arrested, one moderately injured after SH2 crash
The crash on Wednesday afternoon spilled fuel close to the Waipaoa River Bridge.
Watch: Hot air balloon makes rough landing, 10 treated at scene
The incident happened at about 8.30am.
'Big heart': Man who died in 'unexplained' cabin blaze a respected village resident
Cordons are in place around the damaged cabin.
'Arson inquiry': Fire damages room at Gisborne City Lodge
A bedroom was substantially damaged, but residents evacuated safely.
Victim of Christchurch house fire named
The woman was found dead in her Hornby home following the blaze.
Busy year for Levin Volunteer Fire Brigade
The brigade has praised volunteers and families for their dedication.
Family of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys home
The family walked away from the Oakleigh blaze with only the clothes on their backs.
Nelson schools evacuated after threats: Police set up cordons, say risk not genuine
Cops say an email 'of a concerning nature' was sent to several schools.
‘Total loss’: Whangārei home destroyed by fire overnight
The fire destroyed the home on SH1 next to Oakleigh petrol station.
Keen to help: Northland students volunteer after fire and emergency course
Kawakawa Volunteer Fire Brigade's numbers have boosted thanks to a high school course.
Car fire in lower Kaimāī spreads to nearby bush
A fire from a burning car quickly spread into bush on SH29.
Canterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefighters
Firefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week.
Fire and Emergency boss turns hose on bullying, harassment: 'Enough is enough'
Service's reputation is being tarnished by those acting inappropriately, its CEO says.
Fire and Emergency provide update on Canterbury scrub fires
A media conference is being held after Burnham scrub fires have drawn a large-scale emergency response and closed SH1.
Person in serious condition after fleeing driver crashes into truck in South Auckland
Fire and Emergency sent three fire engines to the Lambie Dr just after 1.26pm today.
Christchurch fatal house fire: Shaken neighbour says victim was in a wheelchair
The blaze destroyed a section of the property, where the woman was found dead.