Thirteen fire appliances tackling blaze at Auckland refuse station
Police and 13 fire appliances are attending an incident on the North Shore.
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Onerahi bush fire deliberately lit, says investigator
The 100m x 50m vegetation fire was reported before midnight last night.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Napier Lotto player wins $13k
A Napier punter won $13,000 during Lotto's Wednesday draw.
Fires started at North Shore church twice in one night
Arson is suspected to be behind at least one of the fires.
Golden Arches ablaze in Auckland McDonald’s fire
The famous brand logo was well alight before a fire crew arrived.
'I feel so devastated': Mum loses everything in fire caused by home dryer
The mum passed emergency services but had no idea they were headed to her home.
Watch: Crane operator's Hollywood-style rescue saves trapped worker from inferno
The trapped worker jumped into the lowered cage and was winched away just in time.
Fire service investigating blaze at vacant house in Auckland
The house is fenced off with windows boarded up and tagging on its front wall.
'Very lucky': One person injured after explosion in Cambridge
Fire and Emergency New Zealand says a 44-gallon drum exploded.
Firefighting is a family affair: Third-generation officer celebrates 25 years of service
Career Gold Star firefighter following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.
Fire at St Johns Hill fish and chip shop
'We have no indication whether it was suspicious or not at this stage.'
Watch: Car engulfed in flames on Waikato Expressway
It is not known how the fire began and it took firefighters close to an hour to extinguish
Car engulfed by flames on Waikato Expressway
All occupants were out of the way when it went up in flames. Video / Supplied
South Auckland firefighters extinguish blaze that engulfed a block of seven flats
Three fire trucks and one aerial truck attended the fire on Massey Rd, Māngere East.
'Arson is the easiest thing in the world', woman accused of fatal house fire tells undercover cop
Evidence shows the fire started from a pot of hot oil left on an element.
Two out-of-control scrub fires keep South Island crews busy
A large vegetation fire is burning on the Port Hills, near the tunnel to Lyttelton.
Investigation launched after 13 firefighting crews called to overnight blaze in Tokoroa
Firefighters remain at the scene today.
Whanganui firefighter deploying to Queensland wildfires
Aaron Hartley also went on a deployment to Canada earlier in the year to battle fires.
‘Great loss’: Auckland rugby league clubrooms burn to ground, police investigating
Life member who coached SBW says treasured photos of his family have been lost.
'Dreadful day': WWII survivor cheats death again, loses home in devastating fire
An 80-year-old house fire survivor shares his challenging experiences.
Blazes on islands sparks warning about lighting fires
A fire on an island makes responses from firefighters difficult.
One injured after two large early morning house fires in Auckland
Early morning fires in Onehunga and Māngere East homes have gutted both properties.
'A family lost everything': Fire chief gives likely cause of house fire
Crews were called to the fire on Te Matai Rd on Monday afternoon.
Seven fire crews battling large scrub fire north of Auckland
Seven fire crews and three water tankers are dealing with the fire.
'Significant' house fire near Te Puke
Police were called about 1.45pm, firefighters left about 4pm.
Auckland like you've never seen it: Giant artwork's forest canopy to enfold city view
"Important to me that the artwork operated on a macro and micro scale." - Sara Hughes.
Summit of Māngere Mountain catches alight
Three people were spotted leaving the area as fire crews battled the blaze.
Fire at Māngere Mountain
Firefighters from Ōtāhuhu, Māngere, and Papatoetoe were at the scene of the vegetation fire at Māngere Mountain overnight. The fire has been brought under control. Video / NZ Herald
Person rescued after being trapped in lift
Emergency staff were called to the rescue of a person who was trapped in an elevator.
Person in hospital after single-vehicle crash
Police, Hato Hone St John and Fire and Emergency New Zealand respond to incident.
'That's not a bonfire': One person in serious condition after house fire
A neighbour was outside cleaning when she heard a 'loud bang'.
'We are devastated': Pizza store gutted by fire was pride and joy of family
Owner relieved family with young children living next door were not hurt.