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Deadly Hong Kong housing block blaze still burning

Firefighters continue working to control the fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, which has left at least 44 people dead. Video / AFP

Watch: Launch catches fire in Hauraki Gulf, two jump to safety

Two Fullers360 ferries diverted mid‑route after spotting smoke rising from the harbour.

A boat has caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf off Browns Island

A boat has caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf off Browns Island and captured on camera from Glendowie. Video \ Supplied

Auckland G.A.Y nightclub fire now treated as suspicious by police

CCTV footage from inside the club on Karangahape Rd is now being reviewed.

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday November 25, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Climbers found dead on Mount Cook, crews extinguish Waiuku blaze | Tuesday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

'My little darlings': Mother farewells her three children killed in Sanson house fire

Mourners in colourful attire filled Crossroads Church in Palmerston North to say goodbye.

Update after Waiuku residents told to stay indoors as major fire drains town’s water supply

More than 60 firefighters battled the Waiuku blaze through the night.

Fire at Waiuku plastic recycling facility treated as suspicious

Reporter Katie Oliver is at the scene of a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku.

Whangārei warehouse fire: Videos show aftermath of blaze

The building on Kioreroa Rd went up in flames on Tuesday evening, resulting in a smoke advisory. Video / Brodie Stone

Smoke advisory lifted after major Port Whangārei warehouse fire

Building is used for the storage and installation of solar panels and lithium batteries.

Police treating 'horrific' deaths of Sanson children as a homicide

August, Hugo and Goldie were killed on Saturday.

'The whole of Aotearoa is with her': Public donate $270k to Sanson mum mourning 3 children

Police are continuing to probe the deaths in what locals say is a 'horrific' tragedy.

Three overnight Dunedin fires deemed suspicious, investigators called in

One fire tore through a vacant Harrow St building just before midnight.

'Serious threat to public safety': Legal showdown looms over FENZ plan to axe 140 roles

They argue FENZ broke its agreement by failing to consult staff on the cuts.

‘Something very dark and terrible’: Neighbour's horror as suspected murder-suicide probed

'You just feel sick to your stomach about what has happened,' says a neighbour of family.

‘Big ball of flames:’ Rider escapes after motorbike catches fire at Napier intersection

'I was completely shocked when I saw the flames engulfing the motorbike.'