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Fire at potato stores under control

Fire ban in Western Bay of Plenty

Cool change ends misery at gates of Hell

A cool southwesterly change is moving across Victoria, reducing the catastrophic fire risk that has forced people from homes and campsites.

Melbourne cooling after hottest night in 100 years

Australia is cooling down after another day of deadly heat with temperatures in three states soaring into the 40s, including record highs in Melbourne.

More fire bans likely as drought fears rise

A long spell of dry weather is likely to lead to more fire bans being put in place.

Complete fire ban possible in Gisborne

Sister saves brother in house fire

Melbourne braces for a scorcher

Victoria has declared a Code Red fire warning in the Wimmera region today, ahead of an expected scorcher.

Homes cleared as blaze rages

Brothel evacuated as fire puts quick end to ardour

Christchurch fire will burn through night

Massage parlour goes up in flames

Firefighters battled a blaze at a massage parlour in central Auckland this afternoon.

Highest fire risk in 20 years prompts Northland patrols

Northland's high fire risk has prompted a fire boss to send patrols out to prosecute anyone caught ignoring widespread bans.

'Worse to come' bushfire warning

From fires to floods, to threat of cyclone

Extreme weather brings hope of end to decade-long drought.

Killer bushfires a risk in extreme dry conditions

Killer bushfires like those common in Australia could happen here if people continue to ignore warnings, an expert says.