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More than 40 Auckland boarding houses operating illegally

Issues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.

Electrical fire signals importance of working smoke alarms, escape plan

Napier firefighters warn homeowners to brush up on fire safety after electrical fire.

Auckland crews battle large shed fire in Browns Bay, North Shore

Firefighters were called to the property about 7.45pm.

Mt Albert house fire causing disruptions, roads closed as smoke billows

Neighbours said they grabbed their passports and bolted when they saw the flames.

Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for sightings of van

A Waitaanga home was extensively damaged, with a body later found at the scene.

Mt Lyford fire: Dramatic photos show house destroyed in blaze

Homeowner was away when the fire started this morning.

Truck fire, 'handful' of crashes causing delays on Kāpiti Coast expressway

Police warned of 'significant delays' in the area.

Arrest in Dunedin after garage fire and street altercation

Police arrived to see a garage on fire in Dunedin following reports of an altercation.

Fishing boat crashes into rocks off Taiaroa Head, Dunedin

A fishing boat crashed into the rocks off Taiaroa Head, below the Royal Albatross Centre in Dunedin, this morning.

Watch: Thick smoke billows from Auckland car wrecker's fire

Firefighters are tackling a large blaze spewing out thick black smoke.

Building fire in Ōtāhuhu

Building fire in Ōtāhuhu.

'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024

'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'

Names of five dead from fatal crash near Hamilton: Elderly couple among victims

Cause of Tuesday night's crash may be unknown for months.

Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for van sightings

Waitaanga home was extensively damaged with a body later found at the scene.

'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbye

The 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.

Fire crews at chicken shed blaze

The fire is in a disused chicken shed in Papaiti Rd.

Large blaze that engulfed Onehunga hair salon extinguished

The fire was reported just after 5.30pm. At least 12 fire appliances attended.

Emergency incident at Onehunga mall

There has been an emergency incident at Onehunga mall involving fire and police services. Video / Supplied