Blazes on islands sparks warning about lighting fires
A fire on an island makes responses from firefighters difficult.
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One injured after two large early morning house fires in Auckland
Early morning fires in Onehunga and Māngere East homes have gutted both properties.
'A family lost everything': Fire chief gives likely cause of house fire
Crews were called to the fire on Te Matai Rd on Monday afternoon.
'Significant' house fire near Te Puke
Police were called about 1.45pm, firefighters left about 4pm.
There’s another wild fire burning in Hawaii. This one is destroying irreplaceable rainforest.
A wild fire burning in a remote Hawaii rainforest is underscoring a new reality.
Auckland like you've never seen it: Giant artwork's forest canopy to enfold city view
"Important to me that the artwork operated on a macro and micro scale." - Sara Hughes.
Drunk firefighter crashed on way to callout
The volunteer firefighter was five times the legal limit when the accident occurred.
Summit of Māngere Mountain catches alight
Three people were spotted leaving the area as fire crews battled the blaze.
Fire at Māngere Mountain
Firefighters from Ōtāhuhu, Māngere, and Papatoetoe were at the scene of the vegetation fire at Māngere Mountain overnight. The fire has been brought under control. Video / NZ Herald
'That's not a bonfire': One person in serious condition after house fire
A neighbour was outside cleaning when she heard a 'loud bang'.
'We are devastated': Pizza store gutted by fire was pride and joy of family
Owner relieved family with young children living next door were not hurt.
'All the kids were terrified': Fireworks display promoter to investigate after injuries
A fireball and clay plugs went into the crowd, causing burns and a broken hand.
Focus: Pizza store destroyed by fire
Pizza store owner Savi Arora is humbled by the outpouring of support from his community after his business was destroyed by a fire. Video / Dean Purcell
Guy Fawkes: Nine fires likely to be linked to fireworks
All but one of these fires was last night.
'Shocking incident' - Three firefighters dead after plane crashes in Australian outback
Queensland Ambulance Service described the collision as 'unsurvivable'.
Risk of Australian bushfire smoke in NZ skies this summer
Meteorologists will be watching for Australian bushfire smoke travelling here this summer.
Watch: 'Get down' - Fireworks display goes wrong, spectators hurt
Video shows crowd members shouting 'Get down' as misfiring fireworks hit the grandstand.
'We are not immune': Fenz warns of lithium-ion battery danger
After a station fire in 2019, firefighters became more aware of the risk they posed.
Person dead in house fire in Hamilton
The blaze occurred at a unit in Gadsby Place, Hamilton East.
4000 evacuated as wind-driven California wildfire spreads
Wind-driven wildfire has forced authorities to issue evacuation orders for 4000 residents.
'Looks like the wild west': Fire-gutted motel greets Rotorua tourists
A fire gutted the Golden Glow Motel's main building almost two years ago.
One person dead after Dunedin house fire
Firefighters rushed into the building as smoke poured from the windows.
Wellington Airport evacuated after fire alarm activation
Fire trucks are en route to the airport.
Fatal fire: One person dead in blaze which tore through Auckland home
Emergency services were at the scene of a two-storey house fire in New Lynn, Auckland.
Young teens referred to youth services after Wellington building fire
The four youths were aged 13 and 14.
Police launch homicide investigation after body found in house fire
One person died in a fire in a remote area of Ruapehu District on October 11.
People unaccounted for after Dunedin boarding house inferno
Fenz has identified people possibly squatting at the property who aren't accounted for.
Watch: 'Inferno' house fire spreads in Dunedin, several road closures
The house is "well-involved" in flames.
Focus: Huge house fire in Dunedin
A huge house fire has caused extensive damage to a house in Dunedin early this morning. Video / Dean Smith
Two firefighters in hospital after battling blaze in West Auckland, 18 firetrucks on scene
Fire crews were called to Bancroft Cres about 2.45pm, says Fenz.
'This is just nit-picking': Plumber fuming over investigation that led to fine
The plumber's failings revolved around his lack of supervision of a subcontractor.
Demolition of burned heritage building to begin today
The Toomath’s building was gutted by fire just over a week ago.