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'It can’t be real': Football Ferns captain’s home destroyed in LA wildfire
'Our entire neighbourhood is gone.'
Whangārei scrub fire update
Fire and Emergency NZ operations manager Denis Cooper provides an update on the fire in Whangārei scrub fire.
Whangārei fire: Home still under threat, firefighting efforts to stretch across three days
The cause of the fire is not yet know but an investigation will take place on Friday.
Smoke visible above Waikaraka
A helicopter with a monsoon bucket can be seen over Waikaraka, Whangārei where smoke is visible. Video / Rachel Maher
Restricted fire season for Waikato Districts from Friday
Restricted fire season in Waikato begins at 9am on January 10.
Early morning house fire in Napier treated as suspicious
Napier firefighters tackle suspicious fire at empty house in Maraenui.
LA fires: Reality TV star Spencer Pratt shared dramatic videos of the wildfires on Snapchat
The home he shared with wife Heidi Montag and their children burned down in a blaze. Video / Spencer Pratt
Sinkhole opens in wealthy Auckland street
It's believed a chasm of up to 2sq m lies underneath the ruptured road.
A sinkhole has appeared on Waitematā St in St Mary's Bay
A sinkhole has appeared in St Mary's Bay, revealing old brickwork beneath the road. Video / M. Video / Michael Craig
Watch: Fire at recycling plant extinguished after sending thick smoke into air
Plumes of black smoke billowing into the air could be seen from the Southern Motorway.
Fire breaks out at Takanini recycling facility
There has been a big fire break out at a Takanini recycling facility. Video / Supplied
‘Not safe to return or leave’: Grim bushfire warning issued in Australia
Victoria Emergency earlier warned to 'act immediately to survive'.
Whakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators say
Just $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.
'Massive accumulation' at Kāinga Ora house
Tenant denied claims his house was a fire risk or pest hotspot.
Recalled bathroom heaters linked to two house fires
Fire risk prompts ban on Serene wall-mounted bathroom heaters.
‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopens
A witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged.
Cause of fire that caused traffic chaos investigated
At the same time, a power outage affected 200 properties in the same area.
Man trapped in farm machinery, airlifted to hospital with serious injuries
The man was quickly freed by paramedics and firefighters this morning.
Firefighters tackle Napier house blaze
Firefighters battle house fire in Napier's Tamatea; three appliances on-scene.
Police hit by 'out of control vehicle' near Whangārei
Early indications are the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Video / Jayden Jameson
Man accused of murdering Hamilton baby keeps name secret for now
Suspect remanded in custody after special hospital bedside hearing.
Beachgoers watch as fire crews battle hilltop blaze
As of 3.45pm four fire trucks and 3 helicopters were on site.
Crews battle fire near Pataua South
The hillside near a home has been charred and multiple fire appliances are on site. Video / Karina Cooper
'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King Country
One person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.
Young Auckland family lose everything in ‘devastating’ house fire
Jake and Richelle Wilkinson and their two kids lost their home and all their belongings.
‘All kinds of messed up’: Locals distraught at Hamilton baby’s death as man faces murder charge
A man aged 34 has been charged with murder and attempted murder.
Man charged with murder after baby’s death in Hamilton
34-year-old allegedly killed baby and attacked its mother and a second child in Hamilton.
Crews battle vegetation fire in Northland, one firefighter injured
A helicopter attended the fire south of Kawakawa, near the Oyster Factory.
Homicide investigation: Child killed, mother injured in Hamilton tragedy
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in Fairfield, Hamilton.
SH25 reopens after six injured in Whangamatā house fire
Brigades from Whangamatā, Ōnemana-Ōpoutere, Waihi, Paunanui, Tairua and Paeroa attended.
Fight led to death of zoo’s beloved capybara
Luna's fellow enclosure mate caused a number of wounds, which led to her death.
Honours for people making Northland a better place
A martial artist, firefighter, dementia researcher, conservationists and more.