22 cram into 3-bedroom house after fire
The Lemeki family lost all but the clothes on their back in last week's Beachhaven fire.
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Piha fires: Investigators await results
Police said they were following some "positive lines of inquiry."
Fire siren thief gets unusual invitation
Hokianga town's volunteer firefighters say theft of their fire siren as low as you can go.
Piha arson attacks: 'We are nervous'
At least one Piha resident is sleeping in her car following a series of suspicious fires.
Tirau house fire victim named
The woman who died in a suspicious house fire in Tirau was Roma Joseph, 58.
Arson a crime for the powerless: Expert
Arsonists may act alone but they often talk about what they've done, an expert says.
Fish and chip shop 'victims of sickos'
A heavy police presence was felt in Piha last night after a series of suspicious fires.
Two injured in three-car crash
One person in a serious condition after a three-car crash in Northland.
Homes threatened, shop gutted in blaze
Investigation launched after suspected arson attacks sparked huge scrub fire in Piha.
Car bursts into flames on motorway
Dramatic video has emerged of a car on fire on Auckland's northwestern motorway.
Dramatic fire rescue in Whanganui
Firefighter carries critically injured old woman over his shoulders
Firefighters, police bash on doors to get people out of burning apartment block
People in a burning apartment had no idea their home was on fire.
House in flames on Auckland's North Shore
All the occupants have escaped a raging house fire in Auckland's Beachhaven.
Rapper's mum nearly survived blaze
PNC's mum was close to the back door but deadly smoke fumes claimed her life.
One dead after house fire in Oamaru
Firefighters say a person was found in a burning house this morning.
Police investigating 'suspicious' fires
Police are looking for a firebug after a spate of suspicious fires at Piha.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Fire Service puts drones to the test
Drones are being tested in emergencies in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Thumps heard, man seen fleeing fatal fire
A neighbour saw two men flee the scene of a house fire just before it went up in flames.
Woman dies in Waikato house blaze
The distraught former husband of the victim drove straight past the property unawares.
Fire levy hike of 40 per cent from July
Homeowners who also insure a car will pay almost $40 more a year.
Arson: I will plead guilty, judge is told
Woman accused of burning down a Mauriceville house has said she will be pleading guilty.
Good Samaritans' home razed hours after helping fire victim
Woman charged with arson after two houses burn down in as many nights.
Arson suspected as two homes burn in remote Wairarapa settlement
Two homes burn on the same stretch of road in a small North Island settlement.
Two aboard launch that caught on fire
Auckland's Coastguard are on their way to help the pair.
House destroyed by fire
Firefighters are heading to the house on Kairua Rd, after receiving multiple calls.
Banker questioned over fire at mansion
The 500-year-old Grade 1 listed mansion was gutted in the fire.
Four missing after Hastings fire
There were multiple calls to emergency services about the blaze on Norton Rd.
Fire crews control large blaze
Two big sheds - each measuring 50m by 20m - were "well alight" when crews arrived.
Police appeal for help over fires
Police are appealing to the public after a series of suspicious fires in Dunedin.
Five weeks to extinguish Port Hills fire
The blaze started as two separate fires at Early Valley and Marleys Hill on February 13.
Fire forces top Auckland eatery to shut
A small blaze at Euro means diners need to eat elsewhere for now.