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The Innocent Agent’s killer: The woman with a 'black belt in manipulation'
The woman who led a vulnerable misfit to his death can now be named.
Woman who ensnared intellectually disabled man in house fire named
Stephen Ewart was incited to set fire to a residential flat in 2017.
Victim of house blaze says window cleaner ‘hero of the day’
A window cleaner ran into the house and rescued the home owner and her dog.
Blaze at auto parts store: Explosion as cars went up in flames
A witness said they heard small explosions as cars went up in flames.
Five fire trucks at apartment blaze in East Tamaki, Auckland
The fire was reported to emergency services just after 8am this morning.
Watch: 'Huge flames' on Harbour Bridge after Tesla catches fire
Fire crews rushed to the scene after reports a car had caught fire on the Harbour Bridge.
Iwi urges people to stay off roads as Cape Rēinga blaze still burns
Multiple fire crews have been called to the remote scrub fire at Cape Rēinga.
Auckland house fire: 13 puppies rescued from burning house
Emergency services rescued dogs from a burning house in Hillpark today.
Firefighters battle house fire near Waverley
Crews from Waverley, Pātea and Hāwera responded to the blaze.
Watch: Crews fight large shed fire after 'massive explosion'
Firefighters were called just before 8pm on Sunday.
Auckland restaurant fire: Blaze extinguished, authorities to determine cause
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Great South Rd just after 8pm.
Watch: Massive building on fire next to Takanini gas station
Firefighters work to put out a fire on Great South Road in Takanini this evening. Video / Ramneek Singh
Two injured after house fire in Waikato
Firefighters rushed to the scene just after 6.30pm this evening
'Selfish actions': Drunk car thief burns down band building, destroys student's dream
The building contained $120k of precious instruments and priceless sheets of music.
Firefighters called to blaze at Grey Lynn cafe
Firefighters were called to the ohSO Cafe, on Crummer Rd, early today.
Family escapes as fire destroys home in Ōtāngarei
Cause uncertain, but child playing with cigarette lighter a possibility.
Fire crews bring large blaze under control in Porirua
A large fire near a railway station in Porirua sparked a big call-out overnight.
Overnight house blaze in Christchurch beach town labelled ‘suspicious’
The property was well-involved when fire crews arrived.
La Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is gone
Many countries will be breathing a sigh of relief as globe moves to a “neutral” condition.
40 firefighters respond as Invercargill storage facility goes up in flames
Police said all staff had been evacuated immediately.
'So lucky to be alive': Woman escapes burning home, man appears in court
Police said a 36-year-old male faces five charges relating to the incident.
Focus: Residents evacuated after major chemical truck fire on motorway
Residents were left shaken after a massive chemical truck blaze on Auckland's Southern Motorway sent debris into their properties. Video / NZ Herald
Massive truck fire on Akl motorway, Nelson murder mystery & Harry lights up NZ | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 March, 2023
Massive truck fire sees Auckland motorway closed, how our emergency departments are faring under pressure and Mount Ruapehu keeps its cool for the next ski season in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Rotorua house fire: Shocked mother says daughter rushed to hospital with burns
The house was well ablaze when fire crews arrived.
Fire crews battle house blazes across Canterbury
A dozen firefighters were called to Hoon Hay last night.
Suspected botched ram-raid: Car, building catch fire
Six engines were sent to the scene in Otara.
Fire at Indonesian oil depot kills 17, thousands evacuated
The Plumpang fuel storage station supplies 25 per cent of Indonesia’s fuel needs.
Dispelling the myths of NZICC’s roof, straw to be reinstated
Fletcher Construction: "Change in roof design would provide reassurance to all involved."
Watch: Huge fire sends plumes of smoke across Hamilton
A massive fire sends black plumes of smoke across Hamilton. Video / Belinda Feek
‘It took all our resources’: Firefighter describes three-hour battle in flood-ravaged city
About 35 firefighters fought the inferno which forced residents to evacuate temporarily.
Massive blaze in popular Hong Kong shopping district
Construction site erupts into blaze at Tsim Sha Tsu.
Tenant ‘abuses, obstructs’ firefighters trying to save his home
Fire chief's message: Let firefighters get on with their job.