'Unfit dive': Parnell lodge was last resort for homeless resident
Benjamin Rees fled through a window when the fire hit City Garden Lodge.
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Firefighters battle shed fire in Whitianga
When crews arrived the shed, which measures about 15m by 9m, the fire was 'well ablaze'.
Watch: Blaze in Auckland’s Parnell causes 'absolute chaos', person arrested at scene
A witness told the Herald flames appeared to be about 20 feet high.
Watch: Large fire in Auckland suburb of Parnell
A large fire was spotted in the Auckland suburb of Parnell on Sunday evening.
No arrests after armed police at large Auckland house fire, gang members on scene
Images of the blaze showed thick plumes of smoke filling the air.
Focus: Large house fire in Massey
A large house fire has sent plumes of smoke across West Auckland overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Fire at National Steel
Smoke from a fire can be seen emerging from National Steel in Manukau. Video / Supplied
Istanbul nightclub fire kills at least 29 people
Fire traps workers and employees inside nightclub closed for renovations.
‘Abhorrent act’: Homicide inquiry launched after body found in burnt-out vehicle
Police can’t yet reveal how the person died, they say.
Far North fires highlight high danger risk
Crews have put out the Far North fires in Mōtatau and Ōpononi.
Ōtaki industrial fire rages as crews work to extinguish flames
It is not yet clear how the fire started.
Firefighters battling two large scrub fires in Far North
Seven fire appliances from Kawakawa, Hikurangi and Whangārei brigades rushed to the scene.
Taitā Cemetery fire under control
Fire and Emergency NZ cannot yet say how large or severe the fire is.
Fire breaks out in Taitā cemetery
A fire has broken out in Taitā cemetery, Lower Hutt. Video / Latisha Robinson
Taupō firefighters respond to kitchen fire
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said firefighters were called at about 1.31pm.
Whangape Harbour scrub fire treated as suspicious, firefighter says
The scrub fire decimated 50ha of vegetation.
Dementia unit residents evacuated after fire breaks out
Two people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
'Scary s***’: Dozens battling large vegetation fire near former health camp
Dozens of firefighters have been sent, along with a helicopter.
Firefighters check Port Hills after reports of smoke, a month after huge blaze
It comes a month after a huge blaze that forced the evacuation of more than 100 homes.
Large rubbish fire spreads smokey haze around Hamilton
Emergency services responded to a rubbish fire on Ellis St in Frankton on Thursday.
Fire crews tackle blaze on Auckland's North Shore
Fire crews have battled through the night to contain a house fire in the suburb of Browns Bay on Auckland’s North Shore. Video / Charitha Udugama
Large building fire in rural Auckland contained, locals told to keep windows closed
Crews were expecting to remain at the scene for several hours.
Watch: Car bursts into flames on Auckland motorway
Southbound traffic has come to a standstill.
‘Deliberately lit’ scrub fires in Ruakākā taking toll on firefighters
More than 30 firefighters roused from their beds after blazes deliberately lit at 2am.
Two people injured in Otaua scrub fire
One patient was transported to Middlemore Hospital.
Ruakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fire
Dunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,
‘Fools in AT’: Mayor’s blunt email to AT CEO on raised crossings
Mayor Wayne Brown shared the frustrations of firefighters on raised crossings.
Fire fought at Cornwallis, Auckland
Cornwallis is south of the Waitākere Ranges, Auckland.
One hurt in gas explosion at industrial site
Gas cylinders and a forklift were on fire after explosion, Fire and Emergency said.
How Zayn Malik saved Harry Styles' life
'The pyro explodes in front of his face — that was really dangerous.'
Supermodel's $11.5m home destroyed in fire
Almost 100 firefighters were needed to put out the blaze, which spread to the attic.
'I'm so lucky': UFC great in hospital after saving family from house fire
Former champion and Hall of Famer Mark Coleman was woken by his dog barking.
Logging truck catches fire in Whanganui
The driver smelled smoke and pulled over on Anzac Parade.
Christchurch Port Hills blaze: Fire crews stand ready as final hotspot extinguished
This marks the end of the largest wildfire in Canterbury since 2017.