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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

Watch: Wildfires force beach evacuation in Greece

Fire crews fought to keep flames away from the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.

Senior firefighter drove without valid licence 'for years'

The firefighter has been dealt with after driving for some time without a valid licence.

Big Read: Mortal fear for remote arson-plagued community

There's one name that keeps cropping up - is he the mystery arsonist?

'I've never been through anything like this - flood one day, fire the next'

Fire crews have been battling a large blaze in Westport early today.

Spitting embers: Terrifying 'fire clouds' form 10km into the air above US wildfire

Fire crews evacuate as one collapses, and sparks fall from the sky in dangerous winds.

Sound of explosions as crew battle West Auckland house fire

"[I] first saw it when one of my flatmates started crying out that there was a fire."

Death Valley records highest temperature on Earth in 100 years

The staggering high of 54C is the hottest recorded temperature since 1913.

House fire: 'It is really hard for my grandfather to cope with the loss'

Whangārei couple spends life saving to buy a house, which was burnt five days later.

Firefighting efforts hampered after vehicle blocks nearby hydrant

Fire officer issues reminder to check first and not park in front of hydrants.

Fire on State Highway 1 North of Kaikoura

Crews were filmed battling the blaze on State Highway 1 North of Kaikoura. Video / Tess Ritchie

Northland arsonist re-sentenced to community work

Starting a fire in a historic Bay of Islands reserve with a home-made bomb reckless.