Large burn-off near Hanmer Springs under control after several hours
Helicopters spotted by passersby filling up monsoon buckets in the Waiau River.
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Fire at Chinese research centre in Wellington being treated as suspicious
The fire broke out early today at the Contemporary Chinese Research Centre.
Community coming to aid of former Gloriavale family after fire
They didn't have a lot of possessions but they're now back to square one.
Struck by lightning: Former Gloriavale family loses everything in fire
Farmhouse burnt to the ground in fierce inferno on Saturday morning.
Truck burnt, warehousing damaged in blaze off Omahu Rd
Retirement village care centre evacuated in second fire alert
Suspected arson at Flaxmere business
Suspected arson at Flaxmere business. Video / Craig Cooper
Fire breaks out at Sheffield Hotel, cause still to be determined
The Sheffield Hotel in Darfield has been badly damaged by fire overnight.
Watch: 'It was unreal' - suspicious fire rips through house near Hastings
A neighbour ran to get an extinguisher before realising the flames were "too big".
Seven fire crews called to property blaze on Auckland's Dominion Rd
Fire investigators will work to figure out the cause of a blaze in Auckland overnight.
Fire crews battle house fire in Papakura
Flames can be seen coming from the second floor of the house.
Focus: Fire at MG Marketing warehouse in Mt Wellington
Firefighters battle the blaze at the MG Marketing building in Mt Wellington. Video / Dean Purcell
Photos: Firefighters respond to four-alarm blaze at Auckland vege warehouse
Services were called to the Great South Rd address just after 9am today.
Desperate move to save world's largest tree
Firefighters going to bizarre measures to save Earth's largest trees from wildfires.
Important safety message after devastating garage fire
"It was very close to taking the whole house."
'Lucky to be alive': Truck driver freed from vehicle after horror crash north of Levin
One person has been flown to Wellington Hospital in critical condition.
Spring Hill Corrections Facility prisoner starts fire in cell
Some prisoners were evacuated after a small fire in a cell.
Focus: Counties Manukau Health Tamaki Oranga facility in Otara
Two patients were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation following the fire. Video / NZ Herald
Updated: 'Trees down all over the place': Strong winds cause havoc, clean up begins
The wild weather has hampered the ability of crews to get fires under control.
Fires burn through trees and a barn in Hawke's Bay as strong winds hit
Fire more than 22km out of Dannevirke set alight a haybarn at 11.20am.
Apartment, two vehicles catch fire in central Hamilton
The couple lost both their vehicles and their belongings in the blaze.
Mother pulled from house fire in Napier fights for life
Mother remains in a critical condition in Hawke's Bay Hospital on Tuesday morning.
Wildfire: South Lake Tahoe ordered to evacuate
Out of control fire threatens to raze entire Californian city.
Preschooler raised alarm to free woman hurt in Napier house blaze
One person sustained critical injuries in the blaze.
Woman threw her dog to safety before perishing in house fire
Police are seeking information about a suspicious fire at the property.
Building site was hit by arson, landlord books $89.1m rise
'The property is insured and the insurance claim has been accepted in full' - owner.
Fires destroy three North Island homes
No one was injured in the three house fires overnight.
Two large house fires in Gisborne and Upper Hutt overnight
Fire crews have been kept busy with two infernos.
'Unprecedented': Massive forest fire ravages Greek island
Firefighters and residents have battled the blaze on Evia for seven straight days.
Trail of destruction as Greek wildfires rage on
Three large wildfires continue to churn across Greece, one threatening whole towns.
'Biblical catastrophe': Thousands evacuated as Greek wildfires rage
Wildfires are heading towards Athens' main water reservoir and the region's last forests.
Prisoner sparks Mt Eden fire after tampering with electrical socket
Staff and prisoners were evacuated during the Mt Eden Corrections Facility fire.
Boat on fire in central Queenstown
Boat on fire in central Queenstown on Thursday night. Video / James Allen