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‘Suspicious’: Fire destroys building on grounds of historic Queen Mary Hospital
It took firefighters four hours to put out the fire in the hot springs resort town.
'It looked like a bomb had gone off': Whangārei fire leaves workers in tears as dry cleaners destroyed
Whangārei residents are now concerned for the workers of the dry cleaning business.
Watch: Residents duck for cover as truck explodes on Napier street
Residents just missed as flying debris hurtled towards them during truck fire explosion.
House fire rages in rural Bay of Plenty town
A woman who saw the fire in Tāneatua described it as 'raging'.
SUV gutted by second arson in three days
An arsonist had a second go at an SUV parked in a Kaiti driveway Thursday night.
Man with garden hose stops arson flames consuming home
'His quick thinking with the hose probably saved that house.'
Second body found after Queensland house fire, babysitter believed dead
An 8-year-old girl was found dead inside the home.
Crew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seas
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran aground
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
One dead in early morning house fire in Porirua
Emergency crews responded to the fire at 2.30am.
Fatal fire in Whitby
Assistant Commander Steve Hudson talks about this morning's fatal blaze in Whitby, Porirua. Video / Mark Mitchell
Sao Paulo world's most polluted city as wildfires rage in South America
Experts warn Brazil's air monitoring is outdated as wildfires cause health crisis.
'Two sisters, two hoarders, two houses': Neighbouring homes go up in flames years apart
Firefighters battled a “totally involved” house fire in Castor Bay for hours overnight.
Castor Bay house fire: Crews tackle blaze with 10 trucks, occupants safe
Firefighters have been working to extinguish the blaze since before dawn.
Highway fire: Emergency services put out two blazes on Bay of Plenty roadside
The road has now reopened.
'I couldn't stop my tears': 2yo remembered as a ‘happy princess’ after fatal Māngere house fire
"She was a happy princess."
Time to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this Sunday
Change clocks this Sunday; remember to check smoke alarm batteries too!
People evacuated overnight after blaze in Titahi Bay
A firefighter was injured while battling the blaze.
Smoke seen spewing over Auckland Central as 40 firefighters battle crane fire
About 10 fire crews and 40 firefighters were in attendance shortly after 10pm.
Focus Live: Sydenham fire update
Incident Controller Dave Key speaks to the media about the fire in Sydenham this morning.
Neil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge
Neil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge Championship in Nashville. Video / Michaela Gower
Two injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, Auckland
Fire services were in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland this morning. Video / NZ Herald
'Lost everything': Appeal for Gisborne family who lost everything in fire
'It’s our turn to give back to someone who has given so much.'
Port Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report reveals
Blaze scorched 700ha, forced evacuations, and prompted a major firefighting effort.
Queensland fire crews battle blaze as residents prepare to leave homes
Conditions worsen as Queensland bushfire spreads - six crews battle blaze.
Child poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024
New Zealand's child poverty targets set by the Labour government have not been met and Phillip Mehrtens has been reunited with his family after being held captive for 19.5 months.
Young child confirmed dead in Māngere house fire
Four house occupants were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene.
Up to six cars set on fire in three days near Auckland Domain
Police are seeking information from the public regarding the spate of suspicious fires.
Eight fire crews battle blaze on Auckland's K Rd
K Rd is closed between Pitt and Upper Queen Sts.
Police investigating suspicious car fires
Police are investigating several suspicious vehicle fires in central Auckland in recent days and are seeking the public's help. Video / NZ Herald
'Hefty amount of smoke': Garage fire spreads to house adjacent to school
Firefighter crews from Thames, Tapu, Pururi and Ngatea attended. No one was injured.
Breanna Muriwai disappearance: Police confirm fire at property was deliberate
The house is linked to the vigilante search for the missing woman's remains.
Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench"
Hawke's Bay Today takes a ride on Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench". Video / Mitchell Hageman