US billionaire’s controversial Arrowtown New Year's fireworks spark large fire
Angry locals had petitioned against tycoon's extravagant pyrotechnics plans.
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Chch building on fire - ‘explosions’ heard, smoke billowing towards city
Fire and Emergency say four firetrucks and an aerial unit are responding to the blaze.
Fire at hotel casino on Cambodia border kills at least 10, injured 30
Neighbouring Thailand sent firetrucks to help fight the blaze in a bustling border region.
Fire under control after threatening homes in Far North
Firefighters battled blaze at Whangaroa, Northland, with one home evacuated.
Watch: Boat on fire on Lake Taupō
The medium size boat was fully engulfed on Lake Taupō. Video / Supplied
One person confirmed dead after car fire in Taranaki
Police say they don't know how the fire started.
Fire at illegal shelter in Russia leaves 22 dead
The building was a 'temporary residence for persons in a difficult life situation'.
Why Jay Leno won't take pain relief after car fire
The comedian spent two weeks in a burns unit after a car he was working on caught fire.
Person arrested after Christchurch house fire; a second blaze is being investigated
An 18-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of wilfully setting fire to property.
Smoke covers East Auckland as two blazes break out in one afternoon
The smoke could be seen for kilometres in all directions around Auckland
Good timing! Four Square Te Mata reopens for Christmas.
"It's a great part of our community. I'm glad it's back."
Watch: Car bursts into flames on Auckland motorway, causing delays
Dramatic footage captures car engulfed in flames, blocking lanes.
3 dead, 12 missing after explosion, fire in Jersey apartment block
The St Helier blast occurred hours after fire dept inspected after smell of gas reported.
Plumes of black smoke spotted near King’s College
Worker reports seeing black smoke coming from the direction of school.
Local Focus: FENZ under fire
Firefighters worried about mental stress, equipment failure and carcinogens.
Waikeria prison riot: Second accused pleads guilty
Parata Taite admitted multiple charges in relation to the blaze which stretched six days.
Watch: Occupants escape blazing SUV
Occupants of an SUV badly damaged by fire on State Highway 1 north of Dunedin have escaped without injury. Video / ODT
Miraculous escape after SUV catches fire on motorway
Smoke was noticed by the car behind the vehicle.
Students sent home, police on patrol as China curbs protests
It comes after the biggest show of dissent in decades over harsh anti-virus restrictions.
New fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airports
Firefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.
Xinjiang loosens restrictions after lockdown protests, fatal fire
Late-night demonstrations made against the city’s draconian “zero-Covid” lockdown.
10 killed in apartment fire in China
Mother and her four children perished in the high-rise blaze.
Fire kills 38 at industrial wholesaler in central China
The blaze occurred at a company dealing in chemicals and other industrial goods.
Family seek answers after NZ-Tongan woman dies in house fire
Tu'imala Moala (nee Fulivai) died in a house fire in Tonga and her family want answers.
Why AWS is spending $7.5b on NZ data centres
Increased demand for cloud computing has prompted AWS to make a big investment.
Kiwi firefighter honoured for efforts in Aussie bush fires
Rotorua firefighter Phil Muldoon worked 16-hour days battling Australian bush fires.
Christchurch to mark 75 years since Ballantynes shop fire, where 41 died
There will be a public memorial service in the city's Transitional Cathedral on Friday.
Fire at Shani's Family Eatery and Bar in Napier
The moment Shani's Family Eatery and Bar in Napier was set on fire has been captured in an astonishing video. Video / Supplied
Nine fire trucks fighting blaze at car wreckers yard
Emergency services were called to Taumarunui Auto Parts in Manunui early this morning.
Killer sex worker's chilling fire text
A court has been told the horrifying messages a jilted escort sent to her client.
One dead in housetruck fire on the West Coast
Police are investigating the cause of the overnight fire in the Buller district.
'We all lost everything': Family's home 'burnt to the ground'
"I just got a text message and it just said, 'hun, your house is on fire!!"