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One person in hospital after house fire in Flat Bush
Two people suffered minor smoke inhalation.
'Overrun by flames': Firefighters' faces burn as intense blaze worsens
A significant number of homes have been lost today in NSW.
House fire turns into homicide investigation after man found dead
A house fire in Tokomaru Bay is now a homicide investigation after a man's body was found.
Fire breaks out at timber processing business
The front of the building has apparently collapsed.
'Devastated doesn't even scratch the surface': Family home destroyed a week before Christmas
An engagement ring, favourite teddy bears and precious family photos all turned to ash.
'My baby, my baby' - woman at the scene of large house fire
Northern fire communications say everyone there at time of blaze is accounted for.
Suspected arson causes $30k damage at cricket club
Surrounded by trees the club chairman says it is 'lucky' the fire didn't spread further.
'Fighting relentlessly': Firefighters battling large blaze in central Hamilton
About 200 people have gathered to watch firefighters battle the blaze.
Fatal house fire: One dead in blaze
Police say they were called to a house fire on Tawhiti St at 2.07am today.
Letters: Sins of emission
Why should NZ ride on the backs of the poorest nations so we can have a better lifestyle?
Surviving severe burns: 'I couldn't move'
Aroha Andrew says her heart breaks for the Whakaari/White Island victims.
Bushfire smoke creates warning over hazardous air pollution
The Sydney bushfire smoke has triggered health warnings over severe air pollution.
Auckland blanketed in smoke from blaze on Māngere Mountain
Up to 25 firefighters battled huge fire on Māngere Mountain this morning.
Watch: 'Firenado' rages across Queensland bush
The 'firenado' is one of more than 100 fires currently blazing across eastern Australia.
Moving company loses everything in depot blaze
Nothing was left to save at United Movers, Takanini, when a fire ripped through.
Rental trucks and escorts needed to cover ageing, faulty Fire fleet
Fire and Emergency New Zealand denies its fleet is in tatters but the union has concerns.
Letters: Trust the wisdom of first people
The European agricultural mindset has severely impacted on the Australian environment .
Firefighters battle fire at the Ancient Briton Hotel
Firefighters were called to a blaze at the 156-year-old hotel about 1am today.
Fire at Manukau Library in South Auckland
About 15 staff members helped evacuate everyone at the library.
Triple trouble: Fires tear through house and car, police called to third incident
One person was being checked for smoke inhalation following the house fire.
Out of the ashes: When will convention centre rise again?
Don't be fooled: while the NZICC looks quiet, much is going on behind the scenes.
Russell Crowe's massive donation to firefighters
The Hollywood star donates a huge amount of cash in the wake of the NSW bushfires.
Taradale garage fire: Badly burnt man recovering in hospital
A man badly burnt in a Taradale garage fire is now in a stable condition.
Convention centre fire: SkyCity, Fletcher insurance update
SkyCity thanks insurers for professionalism, cooperation
Watch: NSW firefighters dance in the rain
A touching video of relived firefighters who have been battling bushfires shared online.
Nelson fire: Person seriously injured after re-entering burning house
A person suffered serious burns in a house fire in Nelson last night.
Garage fire victim fights for life in hospital
A man badly burnt in a Taradale garage fire is now in a critical but stable condition.
Large West Auckland house fire 'deemed suspicious'
A nearby laundromat also caught fire around midnight.
SkyCity fire: Fletcher Building board to front shareholders
$487m gap: what Fletcher revealed on NZICC.
A burning issue: Wildfire warning systems
As Australia bush fires rage, the country offers lessons for wildfire-prone western US.
Taradale garage fire: Man in critical condition in hospital
Victim running from garage fire continued to run down street, before needing treatment.
Oz bush fires bring hazy sunsets, high temps for parts of NZ
New Zealand gets beautiful sunsets, high temperatures as Australia burns.