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Watch: Fire crews rush to put out fire in suburban electrical box
Fire teams have battled a tricky electrical blaze today.
'There was an explosion': Fire causes extensive damage at Rotorua home
Emergency services were called to the scene on Clinkard Ave just after 2pm.
'Completely melted': Neighbour describes 'terrifying' fire
Wayne Bridge-Smith was lying in bed when he heard glass smashing at his neighbour's place.
Freeman's Bay apartment fire
Multiple fire crews are attending an apartment fire in the Central Auckland suburb of Freeman's Bay. Video / Supplied
Māngere house fire: One person taken to hospital
The house was well-ablaze when Fire and Emergency New Zealand arrived.
Traffic delays: Rubbish truck fire causes Southern motorway mayhem
Traffic is snarled up after a blaze erupted on a truck this morning.
'Very happy to be back': Lake Ōhau residents return home after a month
Roughly half of Lake Ōhau's properties were damaged or destroyed by the fire.
Lake Ōhau fire: Family still has 'nightmares' of firestorm
The blaze destroyed 46 homes; the remains of about 20 per cent of those have been cleared.
A fizzer: Is this the end of Guy Fawkes night in New Zealand?
Palmerston North is the only NZ city having a free public fireworks display this year.
Historic sports bar blaze: Mystery fire cause revealed
Vast collection of Warriors league jerseys lost.
Neighbours, family pull Gisborne man to safety from fire
It was the second devastating house fire in the city in a week.
Hero couple rescue mother, baby from fire - then have car stolen at A&E
The pair rescued a trapped mother and baby - only to have their car stolen at the A&E.
Watch: Incredible moment cat jumps from burning apartment
Visibly frightened feline encouraged to jump to safety by police officers.
Fortitude after Mosgiel fire put down to having lived in a 'war city'
When a Syrian mother of four found her house was on fire, her only concern was her family.
Policeman drags unconscious man out of burning home
Constable's bravery cited in neighbour's letter to police.
Fire bosses concerned after seven fires in same Christchurch location
The last fire happened near Landfill Ave at about 5.15pm on Monday.
Cockle Bay blaze: Man who died had only lived in house for six months
Resident had operated a fitness business from the property's garage.
Fire crews battle house blaze in Palmerston North
Fire spread through a two-story home overnight.
One dead and two injured in East Auckland house fire
Two people have been taken to hospital with critical and serious injuries.
House blaze in Cockle Bay, east Auckland
Firefighters battled a large blaze in the East Auckland house. Video / Michael Rowse
Oxford residents fight to keep fire siren going 24/7
A petition has been launched to keep the siren turned on overnight.
Fire fears: Are Auckland's ageing fire trucks up to the job?
The firefighters' union claims Auckland's ageing fire trucks are not up to the job.
What will La Nina mean for fire danger this summer?
A La Nina climate system could spell a busy summer for fire crews in some parts of NZ.
Late night fire destroys flat in Christchurch
A flat in Christchurch has been destroyed in a late night fire yesterday.
Man charged with murder of hero Kiwi firefighter Ian Pullen
A man has been charged with murdering Ian Pullen in NSW's Hunter Region two years ago.
Inside the wreckage of California's worst wildfires on record
Times: Inside a devastated community on the front line of a climate catastrophe.
'Gone in five minutes': shop owner devastated after blaze
Barry Daily said business had been booming before the fire hit.
Firefighters battling large fire next to fuel station
Police have diverted traffic and ask motorists to travel with care.
Lake Ōhau Rd reopens after devastating fire
The fire has destroyed 48 buildings and burnt through 5000ha of the Mackenzie Basin.
Mike Puru: What I learned when my family's house burned down
The Hits host Mike Puru says the Ohau fire reminds us of what matters most in life.
Fire threatens more dwellings at Kapiti Coast property
Fire crews battle a Kapiti Coast fire which is threatening to engulf two dwellings.
Two fires in three days: Second house fire on same street
The first home was razed by fire which spewed smoke and yellow flames into the night sky.