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Reports of fire at college days after threat prompts lockdown

The fires are not thought to be linked to a threatening email that closed the school.

‘As dry as it gets’: Auckland latest region placed under total fire ban over wildfire fears

Outdoor fires are now banned across the top of the country.

Fire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff member

The prisoner lit a mattress in his cell on fire.

Whanganui fish and chip shop fire caused by oily rag ‘bursting into flames’

'It doesn’t happen often.'

Te Puna fire destroys man’s home, eight classic cars

A Te Puna man lost his caravan in a fire, leaving him homeless.

Napier house fire treated as suspicious, police appeal for witnesses

Police are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity to come forward.

Kaiapoi house fire

A house fire in Kaiapoi, north of Christchurch, spread into a neighbouring property. March 12, 2025. Video / Supplied

House fire rapidly spreading across two properties in Canterbury

Flames have lept across the boundary to a neighbouring home.

Police investigate arson as cause of Frankton fire

It took 35 firefighters to put out the blaze.

Number of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency says

In New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.

Watercare reveals deal with Foodstuffs North Island over new Pak'nSave Highland Park

'Agreement allows us to ... reduce our supply to the site' - Watercare's Priyan Perera.

Black smoke from industrial fire spews across Auckland

Black smoke was seen belching across the Auckland sky from a fire in an industrial area. Video / Dean Purcell

String of suspicious fires south of Auckland under investigation

The fires were lit across the first three months of this year.

‘We have been going big’: Crews contain fire threatening Tāne Mahuta

The 91ha fire has a 5.8km perimeter and is being closely monitored.

Whangārei house fire leaves one person in critical condition

The fire on Kahiwi St in Raumanga started just after 8pm on Wednesday night.

Firefighters with wrong gear burned by sulphuric acid - report

Two firefighters wearing incorrect safety gear suffered burns.

Waipoua River blaze 50% contained as crews battle 100ha fire

Twenty homes were evacuated as flames blocked access to State Highway 12.

Police seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church fires

Police say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.