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Recycling centre closed for another week
Due to building damage, the centre is likely to be closed until December 18.
Families who lost everything in Māngere fire will need support into new year
Two weeks ago, a fire ripped through a church complex at Māngere Bridge.
Fires exacerbated by strong winds have been largely extingushed
Fire and Emergency battled three fires at Selwyn, Central Otago and Southland last night.
South Island fires: Crews to return to the three blazes this morning
A firefighter was hospitalised trying to extinguish the fire in Templeton last night.
Young boy donates all his coins in food drive
Nearly 4000 items were donated in the Lakes area alone.
'Horrific winds': Crews tackle blazes across several South Island regions
People are being asked to stay away from the areas in question.
One dead after Masterton tractor and motorcycle crash
The Manawatū rescue helicopter transported one person to hospital.
Focus: 10 families left homeless after fire
Folau Vunipola’s family were one of 10 families left homeless after their homes were destroyed by fire in Mangere last week. Video / Alex Burton
Family desperate to find a home after losing everything in blaze
The Vunipola family are looking for a house after a fire destroyed their home in Māngere.
Aramoana house fire suspected arson
An investigation into a suspicious house fire in Aramoana, near Dunedin, is taking place.
Timaru crash: Emergency services rush to the scene
Emergency services were called to the scene just after 1pm.
Pāpāmoa Beach house fire: Investigator returning to scene
Multiple crews were called to the blaze.
Major flooding in Auckland apartment building after water leak
At least seven fire crews helped deal with the flooding.
Second alarm: Firefighters battle 'well involved' house fire in Pāpāmoa
Crews were called about 3.50pm.
'We’ve done everything we can to find the right buyer': Pacific Helmets changes hands
"... I’m not going to be carted out of the office on a gurney if I can help it."
Massey High School closed following fire in science block overnight
Dozens of firefighters have been fighting a fire at the Massey High School science block overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Massey High School closed following fire in science block overnight
Firefighters were first called at 11.15pm.
Likely cause of Whanganui recycling centre fire revealed
The fire acts as a reminder to people to recycle their batteries correctly.
Firefighters battling large blaze in central Christchurch
Four fire appliances are attending the scene.
'Gut-wrenching': Hero dies trying to save brother from fire
The ‘hero’ was overcome by flames after searching for his sibling for 20 minutes.
'Absolutely chilling': Maungatapu home engulfed in flames within minutes - witnesses
Phil and Chontelle Strang saw the blaze from their kitchen window.
Firefighter recounts fighting the Australian bush fires as he returns home
A Northland firefighter talks about his experiences battling bushfires in Queensland.
Man in hospital after falling into Napier harbour while intoxicated
Firefighters and members of the public helped rescue the man from the water.
Māngere residents urged to check alarms after fourth property fire in three weeks
"This is just tragic stuff, especially coming up to the festive season."
'We don't know why': No smoke alarms in housing destroyed in Māngere blaze
Eighteen people homeless after fire ripped through temporary housing.
Tests reveal no sign of asbestos at site of Māngere Bridge fire
Five homes were razed in the early-morning fire and their age raised fears of asbestos.
Major search and rescue exercise based around stranded cruise ship
This weekend's scenario is based around a boutique cruise ship stranded on the reef.
Focus: Houses destroyed in Māngere Bridge fire
People evacuated from the blaze in Māngere Bridge took shelter in the nearby Tongan church. Video / NZ Herald / Ben Dickens / Jason Dorday
'We just got up and ran': Victims fled for their lives as Auckland fire ripped through homes
Community leaders are amazed no lives were lost.
Asbestos fears close school, evacuees shelter in church after major Auckland fire
Five structures have been completely destroyed in the blaze.
'Massive' plume of smoke as suspicious fire rips through Waipukurau property
Investigators have arrived at the scene of a suspicious fire overnight.