Woman, 63, dies in Waihī house fire
Fire crews arrived to be confronted by a well-involved blaze.
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Death in Hunterville following house fire
Four fire trucks attended a "well-involved" house fire at a property in Hunterville.
130-year-old Northland icon destroyed by fire
Police want to hear from anyone with information about the 4am blaze in Kohukohu.
Firefighters work to save South Auckland houses from fire
A bus on fire endangered two homes on Ashland Pl in Weymouth.
Landmark Northland Masonic lodge building engulfed by fire
The historic building was engulfed by fire when crews arrived early this morning.
Firefighters battle early morning Blenheim blaze, cause unknown
The blaze broke out in a block on Pitchill St about 2.30am.
Fire tears through Iraq hospital, killing 15 Covid-19 patients
The fire is believed to have been caused when at least one oxygen cylinder exploded.
Police called after gender-reveal explosion rocks town
The person who purchased and detonated the explosives has turned himself into police.
Dog rescued from house fire in Kaipoi
Emergency services were called to the fire on Cridland St Thursday afternoon.
Man hospitalised after shirt catches fire while using gas hob
Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they were called to a Dunedin's property before 7pm.
Man suffers burns in Whanganui shed fire
Explosions were also heard as gas tanks exploded.
'So brave': Wife of badly burnt officer praises his quick thinking
Te Anau police officer faces long recovery after accident left him with severe burns.
House fire in Christchurch being treated as suspicious
Authorities are investigating the cause of a blaze in the suburb of Dallington.
Giant tyre fire: Accused named for first time
Emergency services were called to the blaze near Amberley on January 29.
Multiple fires in South Island: Strong winds preventing helicopters from deploying
Hedge fire spread to shed in Southland; crews now fighting vegetation fire in Fairlie too.
CBD apartment complex evacuated after resident wakes to fire
Woman was woken by blaring fire alarm to find black smoke filling her apartment.
One dead after two vehicles crash, one catches fire
The crash occurred about midday at the intersection of State Highways 30 and 32.
Towering inferno: Homeowners win $12m lawsuit
Adventure park chairlift helped spread fire, judge found.
Pizza factory fire: Blaze not being treated as suspicious
Blaze is causing a lot of smoke that might be toxic, authorities say.
Focus: Large fire burns in Christchurch's Hillsborough
Residents in parts of Christchurch are being told to stay indoors due to a large fire. Video / George Heard
Blaze destroys Christchurch tattoo studio - investigation underway
A fire has ripped through City of Ink on Riccarton Rd this morning.
'The whole thing was on fire': Massive blaze in Tūākau, 30m flames
"The fire is located in the building and completely involved."
Car gutted by fire in Kerikeri
Blaze is thought to have been started by a battery resting on the back seat.
'In shock': Wānaka family loses everything in house fire
One of the family's dogs died in the fire.
Scrub fire hazard erupts on Auckland motorway
Brush fire on median strip sends plumes of black smoke drifting into oncoming traffic.
Fire crews at large house fire in Wanaka
Fire crews are at a large house fire in Wanaka early this morning.
Fire that destroyed two police cars in Christchurch started by electrical fault
"It is believed this was an isolated incident with the vehicle."
Pt Chevalier building fire slows traffic on Northwestern Motorway
The fire is now under control but motorists are warned to expect delays.
Eight crews fight Oriental Bay house fire
The fire was extinguished at 5.15, with all persons accounted for.
One person injured in suspicious house fire
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 12.43pm.
'We didn't have a chance to save her': Famous food truck destroyed
A famed South Island food truck has been lost in a fire near Queenstown.
Crews fight fires in house bus and home
Firefighters responded to two house fires in the South Island overnight.
Watch: Food truck catches fire near Queenstown
Helicopters were put on standby and five fire trucks sent after alarm raised.
Flights briefly delayed after fire alarm at Auckland Airport
Emergency crews have been at the scene since about 4.30am.