Fire chief defends night-time siren use
Firefighters are experiencing an unprecedented number of callouts, riling some residents.
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House fire's awful timing: Akitio family's determination amid the pain
Muriel Cowan presses her face against the wire security fence now surrounding her home.
Watch: Incredible car fire that closed major highway
Video shows a car parked on the side of the highway completely engulfed in flames.
Rich-lister takes on IAG insurer over fire damaged home
A rich-lister is taking on insurance giant IAG to get a fairer deal for fire damaged homes
One dead in crash that sparks 'significant' scrub fire
One dead another serious in the Omanaia crash.
North Shore fire services kept on their toes
Three crews were sent to both fires but both have been contained.
One person hospitalised after fire at Christchurch backpackers
One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after inhaling smoke.
'Heartbroken': Fire destroys historic Akitio beach home
The Cowans' home was incredible. But the blaze only left behind the "hideous".
Fire services contain massive fire near Thames
The fire was located near the scene of another devastating fire last year.
Four escape house fire in Hastings
Police have blocked off the road while firefighters fight the fire.
Homes evacuated in Central Otago after lightning strikes start fires
Fires are continuing to burn in Central Otago.
Soper: The minister, the 'threat' and the animal rescue group
Comment: Threat allegation centres on last month's fires in the Nelson district.
Multiple fires contained after breakout in Port Hills
This morning firefighters that remained overnight were dampening hotspots.
Lightning starts fire in Otago
Up to eight helicopters helping to fight scrub fire on Waipiata-Kokonga Rd.
Driver trapped and small fire following Northland truck crash
Emergency services are attending the scene of the crash near Whangārei.
Two people charged after fire lit in the Tasman District
Police were notified just after 2pm that someone had been seen trying to start a fire.
Huge blaze in Manurewa engulfs building and cars
Firefighters battling a huge blaze in South Auckland today have now contained the fire.
Two treated for smoke inhalation after Hokianga grass fire
An electric fence may have sparked a separate fire at Bulls Gorge near Kerikeri
Fiery crash near Otorohanga closes road
Three vehicles including a campervan have been involved in a fiery crash near Otorohanga
In flames: Car fire blocks Dunedin's Northern Motorway
Emergency services are responding to a car fire in Dunedin.
'Such a nightmare': Thai mothers need help after losing everything in fire
Asian Family Services has started a Givealiitle page to help the women back on their feet.
Young man saves woman from burning house
'It went down really fast, she was lucky to be out when she was,' he said.
Suspected arson behind South Auckland house fire
Emergency services were called to the house in Clover Park at 6.50am today.
Pigeon Valley fires: Burnt valley's locals on edge
Residents of tinder-dry region stay ready to flee after second major blaze in weeks.
West Auckland couple grieving for puppy killed in house fire
"She was just sleeping like an angel in her crate when the smoke got her..."
Fireworks' long history in New Zealand
Fine for unlawfully letting off fireworks in public places introduced in 1850
Dogs' beach ban hours could be extended
The council is asking Aucklanders for their thoughts on the proposed change.
Crews still fighting hot spots from new Nelson blaze
Cordons are still in place on Moutere Highway at Maisey Rd and Old Coach Rd.
State of emergency in Nelson region lifted
A decision has been made to allow the state of emergency to expire.
Rubbish truck catches fire in Auckland
A rubbish truck has caught fire in downtown Auckland.
Firefighters extinguish car blaze on SH1 south of Whangārei
The fire took place between Maungakaramea Rd and the turnoff to Puwera landfill.
Dramatic Malaysian ferry fire caught on camera by expat Kiwi
The ferry is burning out of control.