Young teens referred to youth services after Wellington building fire
The four youths were aged 13 and 14.
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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.
'Battery heaven': A light-hearted approach to safety in Rangitīkei
The campaign message contains a ‘eulogy’ for the deceased batteries.
Chorus unveils tool to help it face the next big natural disaster
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How to ensure you leave no trace this sunny season
These principles should guide your adventures through the outdoors this season.
One dead in retirement village house fire
A neighbour described the victim as 'a lovely lady'.
'It will be on fire': Fight between mother and son ended in family home burning down
Family lost nearly all of their belongings and didn't have contents insurance.
'I feel sick for them': Arson suspected after family house razed
A popular Ōamaru artist and his family have lost everything.
Youngsters sought for information on huge fire
The four children were also seen in Cuba Mall about 10 minutes before the fire started.
Crews battle fire at landfill site near Huntly
Charges were laid in 2021 after a fire smouldered at the landfill for more than a year.
Blaze in East Tāmaki factory under control
Four crews, a ladder truck and support vehicles responded to the alarm.
Watch: 'Avoid the area' - fire in central Wellington sees 20m-high flames
Seven fire trucks were responding to the incident, first reported about 2.30pm.
Released 911 calls from within the deadly Maui wildfires reveal terror and panic amid escape
Dispatchers inundated with calls became increasingly powerless to provide help.
Cause of London airport blaze that destroyed 1500 cars revealed
Up to 50,000 passengers were affected by the 18-hour flight suspension.
'Unconscious with smoke all around': Neighbours hailed for dragging man from burning flat
"It could have been a far worse outcome without their quick thinking."
Kowhai Park fire considered suspicious
Hours after the initial fire was put out, a second fire ignited further up the riverbank.
Cautions advised over disposing lithium-ion batteries
The Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre does not currently take in lithium-ion batteries.
Off The Track owners back on track: New pop-up venture for Hawke’s Bay couple after devastating fire
Off the Track is getting back on track, with a new project in the works.
Meth debt drove addict's $116k burglary, arson
Offender "genuinely apologetic" and needs "top-quality help", says lawyer.
'Huge flash and loud bang' as lightning strikes gas bottle and sets home alight
Phone chargers were blown apart and plugs were sent flying from the walls.
Extent of fire shown to jurors after alleged killing of Wiremu Arapo
A fly-through of the fire damage was shown to the jury during the trial of Gregory Hart and Sean Hayde, accused of killing Wiremu Arapo on October 20, 2020. Video / NZ Police
Man's death after house fire 'suspicious'
The body was found after a housefire in the small Horowhenua town.
'Flames started falling': Disaster strikes as fire rips through Iraqi wedding, killing at least 100
As the music played, ceiling panels burst into flames.
Pukaki Downs scrub fire started in forestry block, deemed accidental
No connection between the fire and the research burns in autumn.
Specialised taskforce potential option to tackle heightened wildfire risk
Those who lived through the 2017 Waimārama wildfires have advice for the dry summer.
At least 100 dead in Iraq wedding fire
A deadly fire consumed an Iraq wedding hall, collapsing parts of the building.
Fines for building owners increased four times after Loafers Lodge fire
The Government has also agreed to a new offence for negligent building inspectors.