The massive sculpture, named Homage to Will, was being used as a temporary shelter.

A large truck has come off a notoriously windy road in the capital.

Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeū, north of the city, last night. Video / NZ Herald

Eight fire trucks and two aerial appliances battled the fire.

Neighbours sprung into action safeguarding two teens during a house fire yesterday

A person was treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Raumunga this afternoon

The school's performing arts centre and new-entrants class were demolished after the fire.

The man was not charged over the fire that injured the 82-year-old man.

The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.

Police have security footage of a man allegedly breaking in and setting a mosque alight.

An open day will take place at the fire station on November 9.

At its height, four fire appliances battled the "well involved" blaze which sent plumes of smoke across the city. Video / Phil Glen

Police said they have been notified of the blaze but are not attending.

Te Mata Peak had no issues, with its summit closing early each night this week.

Police have security footage of a man allegedly breaking in and settling mosque alight.

Crews kept busy with a steady stream of calls.

Fire and Emergency received a steady stream of calls throughout the evening for bush, tree, and grass fires caused by fireworks. Video / NZ Herald

The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.

Some pets were rescued from the late-night fire.

Seven fire stations responded, sending six fire trucks and two ladder trucks.

Four people were injured in the crash that knocked out power to surrounding houses. Video / Hayden Woodward

Firefighters have contained a suspicious Parkvale garage fire, no injuries are reported.

Public warned to stay indoors.

A helicopter was filmed circling above the fire on Mt Wellington in Auckland. Video / Scott Palmer

Firefighters and a helicopter remain at the scene after flames doused.

One person in critical condition was transported to Auckland Hospital.

All occupants have been accounted for as firefighters battle the blaze.

Fire and emergency services were called out to a Cameron Rd structure fire incident.

The fire, which burnt through 1039ha over five days, has now been fully contained.

A scene examination was completed at the St Martins property this morning.